SALT LAKE CITY—As part of Giving Tuesday, Mountain America Credit Union and its Mountain America Foundation reported they surprised 26 nonprofit organizations with a total of $28,000 across the credit union’s six-state footprint.
The credit union said the Mountain America Foundation initiated its Giving Tuesday campaign on Oct. 23, 2023, by asking the community to vote on nominated local nonprofits. The surprise $1,000 donations were presented to the winning nonprofits along with our gratitude for their outstanding contributions to community well-being.
“The Giving Tuesday campaign highlights our ongoing commitment to the community and the outstanding work done by local nonprofits,” said Suzanne Oliver, vice president of government and community engagement at Mountain America. “We are delighted to present surprise donations totaling $28,000 to these exceptional organizations."
Responses from Recipients
Equality Utah, Shriners and For the Kids were three of the 26 nonprofits who received surprise donations, according to the credit union. Each of their representatives shared their experiences following their Giving Tuesday surprise.
- “I was so overwhelmed hearing that our work is being seen and heard throughout the state,” said Mindy Young, managing director of Equality Utah. “To know that our partners are out there seeing and understanding what we do and then choosing to support what we do makes a big difference, and it makes us want to be better by doing and including more people. Every little bit helps.”
- “Mountain America does a lot for the community. Shriners is close to my heart because of my grandson. He has a genetic disorder and had to have his foot amputated when he was one year old. Shriners has provided and will provide prosthetic legs for him until he is 18 years old, and they do incredible work with any child that comes in the door, no matter if they have insurance,” said Shriners Operational Security ambassador Steve Olsen.
- “In a year where donations are at an all-time low, and the need is at an all-time high, this donation will feed 35 people for a month! It matters. Thank you for your support of the community,” said Mindy Zoloth, founder and executive director of For the Kids.
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