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EAST HARTFORD, Conn. – American Eagle Financial Credit Union has announced two corporate and employee-driven donations addressing critical societal needs in greater Hartford and New Haven.

AUSTIN, Texas – The A+ Education Foundation, a philanthropic arm of A+ Federal Credit Union (A+FCU), has awarded $126,000 in grants to 91 Central Texas educators. With this year's grants, the A+ Education Foundation said it has awarded over $1 million in grants since the program began in 2005.

ST. PAUL, Minn. – Affinity Plus FCU said it helped its members save more than $2 million when they bought and sold homes through the HomeAdvantage program from CU Realty Services. 

MERRILLVILLE, Ind. – NorthPark Community CU said it is paying it forward to residents of its markets, with staff members visiting area gas stations and providing $10 to each customer, as well as information on other ways the credit union is able to lend a helping hand during these trying times. 

HOUSTON–Cy-Fair FCU has announced the creation of a new credit card partnership with the Worldwide Foundation for Credit Unions, the charitable arm of the World Council of Credit Unions, to provide support for WOCCU projects in developing countries. 

TAMPA, Fla.– Suncoast Credit Union said it remains focused on helping small businesses survive and thrive during the COVID-19 pandemic, and that through June 30 it had funded more than 1,900 loans under the Paycheck Protection Program, totaling $49.5 million. 

BURNSVILLE, Minn.–Firefly Credit Union members received $7,600 in scholarships during the 2019-20 academic year.