Monday, December 31, 2012

2012 Toys for Tots program a success at Credit Union ONE

Credit Union ONE Executive Director of Community Relations
John Kozich (center) pictured with SE Michigan Toys for Tots
Representatives Celeste Ellington (left) and Clothetta McWhite (right)
Ferndale, Michigan 2012 proved successful for the Credit Union ONE (CUO)  toy drive benefiting the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys For Tots Program. Toys were collected at all eighteen CUO locations within the state of Michigan. The collection totaled approximately 600 toys, with CUO members and employees being very generous.

“Year after year we find ourselves overwhelmed with how our employees and members support this cause,” said Gary Moody, Credit Union ONE President/Chief Executive Officer. “We are proud to help an organization that has been bringing joy to needy children nationwide for sixty five years.”

Credit Union ONE, headquartered in Ferndale Michigan for over seventy years, offers a wide array of financial services and access to over 28,000 ATM’s nationwide, serving 106,000 members, with eighteen offices in three major metropolitan areas, including Metro Detroit, Grand Rapids and Traverse City. For more information go to http://www.cuone.org or "like us" on Facebook

Contact Judi Desilets, Director of Public Relations for Credit Union ONE, 248-584-5224, Judi_Desilets@cuone.org

Credit Union ONE supports T.O.Y Radiothon


Credit Union ONE Grand Rapids Employees
(L to R) Lynne Albers and Erica Smith take
pledges from generous donors
Ferndale, Michigan – Earlier this month, Credit Union ONE and its’ Grand Rapids employees supported the T.O.Y (Think Outside Yourself) Radiothon held by the Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital Foundation in Grand Rapids.

The Annual Radiothon took place December 12th -14th and was broadcast live by STAR 105.7 Radio from the lobby of Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital.  Funds pledged during the event are used to provide services and programs at the Children’s Hospital.

In addition to their sponsorship, Credit Union ONE employees had the opportunity to take phone pledges during the radiothon.

“We were honored to be a part of the T.O.Y Radiothon this year,” said Sharon Blower, Grand Rapids Credit Union ONE Branch Manager.  “Knowing that we are helping children and families that are going through a difficult time in their lives is so worthwhile.  It’s all part of being a community and coming together to help one another.”

Credit Union ONE, headquartered in Ferndale Michigan for over seventy years, offers a wide array of financial services and access to over 28,000 ATM’s nationwide, serving 106,000 members, with eighteen offices in three major metropolitan areas, including Metro Detroit, Grand Rapids and Traverse City. For more information go to http://www.cuone.org or "like us" on Facebook

Contact Judi Desilets, Director of Public Relations for Credit Union ONE, 248-584-5224, Judi_Desilets@cuone.org

Friday, December 21, 2012

Credit Union ONE Board Member Assumes Homeland Security Position

Guadalupe Lara
Ferndale, Michigan – One of Credit Union ONE’s Board of Directors has been recently recruited for a very important position with the Department of Homeland Security.

Guadalupe G. Lara, Vice Chairman of the Credit Union ONE Board is the new Director of Knowledge Management, Senior Fellow, IPA at Homeland Security. This position will influence national efforts through the federal executive branch to address the well-being needs of children, youth and families; specifically increasing understanding and leading to better outcomes for children and families touched by the immigration and child welfare systems.

Ms. Lara has spent most of her working career advocating for children and families in a variety of leadership positions, and is also a well-recognized motivational speaker. She has served on the Board of Credit Union ONE since 1992.

"It is a great honor for our organization to have  a director take on a role that can influence and help solve one of our nation's toughest challenges, said Gary Moody, President/CEO of Credit Union ONE.  As a member of the Credit Union ONE Board of Directors Lupe has been at the forefront of assuring the values of fairness, respect and dignity apply to all members in all circumstances. There is no doubt that same approach will lead her to great success in this new position."

Credit Union ONE, headquartered in Ferndale Michigan for over seventy years, offers a wide array of financial services and access to over 28,000 ATM’s nationwide, serving 106,000 members, with eighteen offices in three major metropolitan areas, including Metro Detroit, Grand Rapids and Traverse City. For more information go to cuone.org or "like us" on Facebook

Contact Judi Desilets, Director of Public Relations for Credit Union ONE, 248-584-5224, Judi_Desilets@cuone.org

Thursday, December 20, 2012

Credit Union ONE bowls for dollars


Credit Union ONE bowlers finish First and Second in the
FernCare Annual Bowling Fundraiser

Ferndale, Michigan – Credit Union ONE joined forces with FernCare, a non-profit free health care facility and bowled for fun; funds that is!

The 4th Annual FernCare Bowling Fundraiser held on Sunday, December 9th generated approximately $3,000 this year for the clinic, which serves those in need of health care in the surrounding communities. 

Credit Union ONE sponsored two teams to represent the credit union at the event.  A little competitive rivalry between the credit union teams led them to finish first and second in the “friendly” event.

John Kozich, Executive Director of Community Relations at Credit Union ONE said, “We appreciate the opportunity for Credit Union ONE and its’ employees to help a good community partner to be able to provide the services needed in the community.  This is truly in line with the credit union philosophy of “people helping people”.”

Credit Union ONE, headquartered in Ferndale Michigan for over seventy years, offers a wide array of financial services and access to over 28,000 ATM’s nationwide, serving 106,000 members, with eighteen offices in three major metropolitan areas, including Metro Detroit, Grand Rapids and Traverse City. For more information go to http://www.cuone.org or "like us" on Facebook

Contact Judi Desilets, Director of Public Relations for Credit Union ONE, 248-584-5224, Judi_Desilets@cuone.org

Thursday, December 6, 2012

Give for the Holidays at Credit Union ONE

Ferndale, Mi - In the holiday spirit of giving, Credit Union ONE of Michigan is once again involved in community giving efforts for those needing assistance this year.

Continuing the annual tradition, the credit union is working in conjunction with the United States Marine Corps and collecting toys for Toys for Tots.  Unwrapped toys can be dropped off through December 14th at any of the Credit Union ONE locations throughout Michigan.

Credit Union ONE is also collecting canned goods through December 20th that will be sent to Forgotten Harvest in the metro Detroit area, the Northwest Food Pantry in Grand Rapids, and the Father Fred Foundation in Traverse City.

Please consider making a donation to one of these organizations and help to make a difference in someone's life this season.

Credit Union ONE, headquartered in Ferndale Michigan for over seventy years, offers a wide array of financial services and access to over 28,000 ATM’s nationwide, serving 106,000 members, with eighteen offices in three major metropolitan areas, including Metro Detroit, Grand Rapids and Traverse City. For more information go to cuone.org or "like us" on Facebook

Contact Judi Desilets, Director of Public Relations for Credit Union ONE, 248-584-5224, Judi_Desilets@cuone.org