Security Service FCU Makes $10,000 Donation to Opportunity Center for Homeless

EL PASO, TX – February 28, 2019 – The Security Service Charitable Foundation is assisting the El Paso community by donating $10,000 to Opportunity Center for the Homeless. Donated funds will be used to purchase two air conditioning units for the men’s emergency shelter. This is a critical need as summers in El Paso can average 100 degrees.

“This incredible gift is helping us provide a safe and temperate shelter for some of the most vulnerable members of our community,” said Ray Tullius, executive director for Opportunity Center for the Homeless. “It’s partners like the Security Service Charitable Foundation, that allow us to positively impact the lives of El Paso’s homeless individuals, and hopefully shape better opportunities for future generations.”

The emergency shelter is one of seven shelters the center operates. It houses 180 men and is at capacity most nights. When the air conditioning units are not working, the center must turn people away, forcing patrons to sleep on the street.

“Sometimes, the most impactful way to help can be one community and one person at a time,” said Marisela Molinar, vice president of member service-El Paso for Security Service Federal Credit Union. “We appreciate being able to assist the Opportunity Center for the Homeless by helping to provide a more comfortable living environment for those they serve.”

Across the United States, more than a half million people find themselves homeless on any given night. The Opportunity Center for the Homeless is a vital community resource, supporting the homeless community to move beyond their condition if they are capable; or protecting them if they cannot improve their condition because of physical, emotional, or psychological disorders. The organization works with over 2,000 individuals per year; many of whom are not served by other providers in the community.

The Security Service Charitable Foundation helps further Security Service Federal Credit Union’s corporate goal of community service by contributing to deserving organizations and causes in the credit union's market areas.

About Security Service Charitable Foundation

The Security Service Charitable Foundation was created to reinforce Security Service’s commitment to the community by contributing to deserving organizations and causes that benefit the community and help to improve the quality of life for its citizens. The Security Service Charitable Foundation is a Texas Non-profit Corporation and federal public charity that was incorporated in 2007 and is the charitable arm of Security Service Federal Credit Union.

About Security Service Federal Credit Union

Security Service Federal Credit Union offers competitive, affordable financial products and services designed to meet the needs of its members. Security Service is an industry-leading financial institution with locations in Texas, Colorado and Utah. The credit union is among the top credit unions in the nation. Security Service strives to be America’s best credit union by enriching the lives of its members with beneficial financial solutions and a lifetime of service excellence. Learn more at www.ssfcu.org or call 1-800-52-SSFCU.