GLENDALE, Ariz.–Through its EmployeesCare Program, Credit Union West donated $3,000 to AZ Blankets 4 Kids, a volunteer-run nonprofit in Phoenix that provides handmade blankets to local children in need.
“Supporting our community is a part of who we are, and it’s a core value for our employees as well,” said Karen Roch, president and CEO of Credit Union West. “Every year, our employees come together to support local nonprofits of their choosing, going above and beyond to help individuals and organizations in the communities we serve.”
Through the EmployeesCARE Program, Credit Union West employees raise funds for local organizations. Employees determine which four nonprofits will receive support from the program each year, distributing funds on a quarterly basis.
AZ Blankets 4 Kids was selected due to its dedicated volunteers and unique mission of providing high-quality, handmade blankets to children in need. Established in 2001, the volunteer based organization has thirty-seven sewing groups that provide blankets to seriously ill and traumatized children. To date, the organization has donated more than 135,000 blankets to children across the Valley.
“The communities we serve are a top priority for us and our team members,” said Roch. “It is uplifting to see our employees positively impact our community through their quarterly giving program.”