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LANSING, Mich. — After a year of internal fundraising, LAFCU’s Giving Committee recently presented $21,568 in donations to three lucky charities: Capital Area United Way ($8,923), Ele's Place-Capital Region ($6,322.50) and The House of Promise ($6,322.50).

BURNSVILLE, Minn.–Firefly Credit Union has been voted a 2020 Readers’ Choice winner by readers of SUN ThisWeek, SUN Post, and SUN Sailor newspapers.

HANSCOM AFB, Mass.--Eight Hanscom Federal Credit Union employees have graduated from the credit union’s most recent L.E.A.D. (Leadership Education and Development) program, designed to help those without formal management experience develop the skills and attributes needed for leadership positions within the organization.

WALTHAM, Mass.—RTN Federal Credit Union hosted 20 guests and sponsored an information table at the Worcester Railers vs. Atlanta Gladiators game at the DCU Center in Worcester.

HERNDON, Va.–Northwest FCU Foundation recently held its second annual Kids in Crisis drive, collecting more than 400 plush toys, blankets, and other comfort items for local first responders to provide to children in crisis situations.

FREMONT, Mich.  Gerber Federal Credit Union President/CEO John P. Buckley, Jr presented a check in the amount of $50,000 to the Newaygo County Museum and Heritage Center Executive Director Steven Radtke for its “Your History, Our Legacy” capital campaign.

FREEHOLD, N.J.–Brick Township High School woodshop teacher Kim Haug was recently surprised by members of the First Financial Foundation with a $500 Erma Dorrer classroom grant for the 2019-2020 school year.