ARLINGTON, Texas–Allied Federal Credit Union, with the help of its member and employees, donated school supplies and $655.11 to three local elementary schools – two in Arlington and one in Mansfield, Texas.
The credit union said it ran a school supply drive in July and August, asking members to bring in supplies. Those supplies were recently delivered to Erma Nash Elementary, Speer Elementary and Williams Elementary. Each school also received a check for $218.37. The money was raised by Allied employees, who made a monetary donation in exchange for dressing casual at work.
“This can be a difficult time of year financially for families whose kids attend these particular schools,” said Allied CEO Tonia Clark. “After they purchase the larger ticket items like clothing and backpacks, there’s not always enough left in their budgets for school supplies. That impacts the success of both students and teachers. Our hope is to aid in their success.”
The CU added "Community involvement has always been in Allied’s DNA. In fact, Allied likes to tell its members, 'We’re not just here for you. We are you.' The credit union’s employees live, work, worship, shop and attend school in the same places their members do. That makes Allied an integral part of the communities they serve."