Zeal Credit Union Served a Meal to 125 Homeless Veterans in Detroit
October 31, 2017
Livonia, Mich. (October 31, 2017) – Zeal Credit Union recently sponsored a “taco night” that included entertainment and surprises for 125 homeless Veterans through the “Love a Michigan Vet” project.
The event was held at St. Mary’s of Redford Catholic Church--one of the project’s four Veterans shelters in the metro Detroit area.
A team of Zeal Credit Union staff served the taco dinner prepared by Maniaci’s catering service and also provided each Veteran with a goodie bag full of snacks and Kleenex. While a DJ played music, Veterans also participated in a Zeal drawing for four duffle bags full of toiletries while the shelter gave each person a free pillow along with additional raffle items.
“It was especially meaningful for us to talk with Veterans who are trying to transition to a more stable lifestyle,” said Bryan Feldpausch, marketing coordinator for Zeal Credit Union. “The evening was one way to show these deserving Veterans our empathy and appreciation for their service.”
Each month, Zeal Credit Union seeks ways to help non-profit organizations in the Detroit area that are in need of volunteers. For more information, email BFeldpausch@ZealCU.org.
Zeal Credit Union is a full-service, non-profit financial institution with more than 61,000 members, assets exceeding $555 million and 12 full-service branch offices in metro Detroit. Members also have access to more than 5,000 shared branches and nearly 30,000 ATMs nationwide. Member deposits are insured to $250,000 by the National Credit Union Administration (NCUA), a U.S. government agency. For more information about Zeal Credit Union, visit the credit union website www.ZealCreditUnion.org or call 800-321-8570.
(Attached photos courtesy of Zeal Credit Union)
Photo above: Getting ready to serve tacos to homeless Veterans are Zeal Credit Union team members, from l. to r., Kathy Griefenberg, Tiffany Sweet, Marie Webb, Jennifer Shelton, and Melissa Espinoza with Bryan Feldpausch, marketing coordinator.
Photo Caption: Veterans through the “Love a Michigan Vet” project line up to enjoy the taco night dinner sponsored by Zeal Credit Union at St. Mary’s of Redford Catholic Church in Detroit.