First Community CU Supports American Cancer Society Hope Lodge

First Community Credit Union (FCCU) recently held fundraisers in support of its third quarter charity, the Sandra J. Schulze American Cancer Society Hope Lodge. Employees of FCCU chose a different organization each quarter to support by raising money and awareness.

FCCU raised $1,500 and collected nearly 3,000 items. Items donated ranged from tissues and storage bags to plastic wrap, aluminum foil, laundry detergent, dryer sheets and gas gift cards. All of these items are used to ease the burden for residents and families that are required to stay at Hope Lodge.

In an effort to raise even more funds and drive more supplies for Hope Lodge, if each market region met their supply goal, their Market Vice President agreed to dye his hair pink or shave his beard. Fortunately, all goals were surpassed and FCCU’s President, Chief Development Officer and Market Vice Presidents all dyed their hair pink or shaved their beard for charity during FCCU’s All Staff Training on October 8th.

“It can be very challenging when a loved one has cancer,” said Justene Kouba, Community Engagement Specialist. “Thankfully, Hope Lodge helps to ease the pain these families go through and we are happy to support this life-changing organization.”  

Located in Rochester, MN, Hope Lodge offers private suites for the comfort of its guests and their caregiver. Fostering a home-like environment, the Hope Lodge is equipped with a community dining room, kitchen, family room, library and laundry facilities. The Lodge also offers guests a wide variety of cancer programs and services that provide information, resources and support.

During its 79 year history, First Community Credit Union has grown to be North Dakota’s largest Credit Union with 28 locations, more than 45,000 members and nearly $810M in assets.