REDWOOD CITY, CALIF. – San Mateo Credit Union (SMCU) encouraged members to use their SMCU debit and credit cards “for a purpose” on International Credit Union (ICU) Day, and has now made a donation as a result.
For every card transaction that day, SMCU pledged to donate 25 cents to local nonprofits, WeHOPE and Mental Health Association of San Mateo County.
In all, SMCU members conducted nearly 40,000 debit and credit card transactions on Oct. 20, resulting in $5,000 donations to WeHOPE and Mental Health Association of San Mateo County.
“Every year credit unions from all over the world come together to celebrate the credit union difference of people helping people,” said SMCU President and CEO Wade Painter. “This year our members, who are supporting us as a local business, embodied that sentiment and translated it into support for our local community. We are honored to contribute to essential organizations, like WeHOPE and Mental Health Association of San Mateo County, who build up our community every day by the incredible work they do.”
SMCU said it is committed to supporting the financial wellness of our community. Local nonprofits such WeHOPE and Mental Health Association of San Mateo County have played a vital role in providing resources to families.
SMCU added it is proud to partner with WeHOPE, Mental Health Association of San Mateo County and other local organizations all year long to support the residents of San Mateo County.