SANTA ROSA, Calif.— To mark International Credit Union Day, Redwood Credit Union donated 25 cents per card transaction to local nonprofits in Sonoma, Napa, Marin, Lake, Mendocino, and San Francisco counties.
This year saw a nearly 9% increase in the number of card transactions over 2022, generating RCU’s largest ICU Day donation to date when it donated $49,282 to nonprofit partners across the six counties, Redwood CU said.
The six organizations include:
- Conservation Corps North Bay in Sonoma
- UpValley Family Centers in Napa
- Canal Alliance in Marin
- North Coast Opportunities in Lake and Mendocino
- Larkin Street Youth Services in San Francisco.
Redwood CU said all these organizations share a focus on job training, helping individuals acquire the skills needed to secure stable employment and achieve financial self-sufficiency.
“ICU Day provides an excellent opportunity for RCU to fulfill our purpose of inspiring hope and elevating the financial well-being of our communities,” said RCU President and CEO Brett Martinez. “We’re honored to play an important role in empowering people to make informed financial decisions that help them achieve their goals and dreams.”