Altura Credit Union Donates Back to School Supplies for Local Children

Altura Credit Union Employees and Members Donate Back-to-School Supplies for Local Kids

(Riverside, Calif.) Oct. 2, 2017 – Altura Credit Union recently donated a van-load of school supplies for local students as part of its annual Back-to-School Backpack Drive, which were donated by Altura employees and members.

This year Altura gathered supplies at its local branches and headquarters for redistribution by Riverside University Health System – Behavioral Health.

“We want to thank everyone who donated to this wonderful cause,” said Tina Covington, vice president, Altura. “These supplies ensure that local students are better prepared to achieve success this school year.”

Photo: Altura Credit Union employees and members donated enough backpacks and school supplies to fill a van as part of its annual drive to equip local kids with the tools they need for school success. Altura employees and staff from Riverside University Health (RUHS) show off some of the donations, from left, Karena Zermeno, Altura; Alicia Arredondo (RUHS); Veronica Vergne, Altura; Mary Oseguera (RUHS); Tina Covington and Hionikki Triplett from Altura.

Based in the Inland Empire for 60 years, Altura Credit Union serves more than 119,500 Members, has $1.27 billion in total assets and operates 13 branch offices in Riverside County.  Membership is open to anyone who lives, works, worships or attends school in Riverside and San Diego counties; selected cities in San Bernardino and Orange counties; as well as U.S. Military, U.S. Government and Civilian employees working at March Air Reserve Base in Riverside County; and retirees of the United States Armed Forces. For more information on Altura, visit www.alturacu.com, or call 1-888-883-7228.