RIVERDALE, Utah —Members of America First Credit Union here who skip a loan payment during the holiday months will help to provide shoes for children in need.
Marking its 22nd year of giving, the credit union’s annual Skip a Loan Payment program offers members the opportunity to skip monthly loan payments from November 2016 – January 2017 for $25. America First said it will donate a portion of the fee to purchase shoes and “warm the soles” of children.
In 2015 America First reported it helped provide more 1,500 pairs of shoes for children in need through the Skip a Loan Payment program and monetary donations from members.
“This ‘Warm the Soles of Kids’ project gains more momentum every year and we’re so proud to be able to coordinate this annual project with the help of our membership, giving shoes to children in our communities who would otherwise be without,” said John B. Lund, CEO and president of America First. “In its 22nd year, this charitable initiative really speaks to the involvement of our membership and the convenience it offers them during the holiday months, while also giving back to others.”
America First said funds from Skip a Loan Payment will also benefit America Firsts’ 501(c)3 volunteer service arm, the America First Credit Union Charitable Foundation. The foundation supports charitable organizations that provide job assistance, training, education, transportation and housing as well as meals, clothing and medical attention to those in need. America First is also seeking monetary donations from its members and the community as part of the initiative.
“Children from Brigham City, Utah, to Las Vegas will receive new shoes for the holidays, as America First team members present the gift-wrapped shoes to children from 19 schools and service organizations at special holiday events throughout the month of December,” the credit union said.