Gesa employees give back by volunteering with Habitat for Humanity
RICHLAND, WASH. (NOVEMBER 2012) – Gesa Credit Union employees gathered to participate in Habitat for Humanity’s I.M.P.A.C.T. Day event in Richland, Washington.
Habitat for Humanity Tri-Cities hosted I.M.P.A.C.T. (Individuals Mobilizing People and Communities Together) Day, a one-day home repair effort targeting low-income, elderly, disabled, and veterans in the community. Gesa sponsored a team of 15 volunteers who helped perform critical repairs to the home of a woman in need. Volunteers assisted with yard cleanup and removed a dead tree that was leaning close to the house, making it unsafe for the elderly homeowner.
“Our staff really enjoys getting out in the community and making a difference,” said Gesa President and CEO Christina Lethlean. “Many of them have learned new skills volunteering with Habitat and they all take away a sense of satisfaction knowing they’ve been able to help others in such a real and meaningful way.” This is the second time Habitat for Humanity has hosted this event and the second time that Gesa has participated in I.M.P.A.C.T events in the Tri-Cities.
Habitat for Humanity is a non-profit organization dedicated to eliminating poverty and homelessness. Habitat works in partnership with low-income working families, sponsors and communities to build and renovate decent, affordable housing. Through volunteer labor and donations of money and materials, Habitat builds and rehabilitates simple, decent houses with the help of the homeowner families.
Gesa Credit Union has served Washington State’s Tri-Cities community since 1953, and is one of the state’s largest credit unions with $1.2 billion in assets and 111,000 members at September 30, 2012. Gesa is a full service financial institution that offers a complete array of consumer, mortgage and business products and services. Headquartered in Richland, Washington, Gesa operates 10 branch offices in the Kennewick, Richland, Pasco, Walla Walla and Wenatchee communities. Gesa also supports seven student-operated high school branches – the most in the state. Gesa’s commitment to local communities includes support for Junior Achievement, Habitat for Humanity, annual youth scholarships, and free financial seminars open to members and the general public. For more information visit www.gesa.com