LATHRUP VILLAGE, Mich.–Michigan First CU collaborated with Detroit Pistons’ players Marvin Bagley III and Alec Burks to create an “unforgettable surprise” for several members in need of financial relief after falling on hard times.
According to Michigan First, randomly selected members enjoyed a Pistons-themed evening at the CU’s headquarters alongside Michigan First leadership and Pistons staff, featuring bowling, food and a meet-and-greet with Marvin Bagley III.
The credit union said Bagley then surprised everyone with a “generous” gesture: both he and Burks would pay off the members' loans, amounting to over $80,000, the credit union said.
"The impact of these players' actions on our members is immeasurable,” said Jennifer Glenfield, chief marketing officer of Michigan First Credit Union. “It's a life-changing gift for them.”
Michigan First, established in Detroit in 1926, said it has transformed members' lives for nearly a century.
‘Compassionate Lending’
“I am proud to be part of an organization that has such compassionate lending practices,” said Chief Lending Officer Jeff Fitrzyk, whose team played a key role in helping contact members that were chosen. “Our commitment to our members extends beyond what many financial institutions offer, particularly when they’re facing times of financial difficulty.”
Michigan First noted it is a CDFI) that actively provides banking access, financial education, and lending services to underserved communities.
As the official Credit Union of the Detroit Pistons, Michigan First said it has collaborated on various community initiatives, including serving as the presenting sponsor of Pistons Math Hoops, a program fostering learning and teamwork among young students.
Glenfield was instrumental in securing the partnership, the CU said.
"The Pistons' commitment to community resonates with ours at the credit union. We're thankful for this partnership that embodies the spirit of Detroit," Glenfield said.
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