1st United CU's Backpack Drive Helps Almost 500 Alameda County Students

PLEASANTON, CA: 1st United Credit Union wrapped up its annual school supply and backpack drive in support of Alternative Family Services and the Alameda County Family Justice Center with enough supplies for 471 students, surpassing their goal of 300.

Jennifer Harper, Director Development & Marketing for Alternative Family Services commented, “We appreciate 1st United’s ongoing participation in our Wish Upon a Backpack Drive! Their support has been amazing and we are always grateful.”

“We thank 1st United Credit Union for its warmth and generosity in providing school supplies to hundreds of students in need,” says Nancy O’Malley, Alameda County District Attorney and founder of the Alameda County Family Justice Center. “Their donation allows the children and families we serve at the Family Justice Center to begin the new academic year on a strong and healthy footing.”

1st United wishes to thank all that contributed to this campaign including Credit Union members, local residents, Credit Union employees and volunteers. Additionally, Acosta Sales and Marketing and Deacon Charitable Foundation, both of Pleasanton, donated a large amount of supplies and backpacks in support.

To learn more about 1st United Credit Union’s community efforts, visit 1stunitedcu.org/community. About 1st United Credit Union It doesn’t get simpler, faster and friendlier than 1st United Credit Union. As one of the first credit unions in California, 1st United Credit Union was founded in 1932 and has been thriving in the San Francisco East Bay Area ever since. Membership is available to anyone who lives, works, or attends school in Alameda, Contra Costa, San Joaquin, Solano, Stanislaus, or Kings Counties in California. We believe in local, neighborly banking and hope you will too. For more information, visit 1stunitedcu.org.