Lane County, OR – Oregon Community Credit Union (OCCU) has experienced another successful United Way Employee Giving Campaign. Every October, OCCU reaches out to its employees to remind them of the importance of investing in their community. By partnering with United Way of Lane County, OCCU has encouraged over half of its employees to make a donation.
Exceeding its participation goals, 52% of OCCU employees have contributed to the campaign. This year, employees have donated a total of $38,260, which is a 38.14% increase from the previous year. The Credit Union has also agreed to make a $50 donation for each employee who participates, bringing the grand total to $44,960.
For making a donation, OCCU employees were entered into a drawing for various prizes. Along with incentives, participants were chosen for a “Pie in the Face Contest.” The contest winners were allowed to throw a pie in the faces of two credit union executives. Six members of the senior team voluntarily competed to take a pie in the face. Ethan Nelson, Director of Credit Administration, and Rosie Pryor, Chief Marketing & Strategy Officer, received the most nominations from employees.
“What a great way to give my coworkers some fun while they do good,” said Pryor. “I can’t think of a better reason than United Way for taking a pie in the face. We exceeded our goals and that made it all worthwhile.”
United Way of Lane County has been improving the lives of those in Lane County for more than 70 years, focusing on the building blocks for a good life - Education, Income, Health, and Basic Needs. Proceeds go toward helping United Way achieve their goals and better the community.
Oregon Community Credit Union, founded in 1956, provides a full range of investment services; mortgages, auto and home equity loans; and checking, savings, certificates and money market accounts. Oregon Community Credit Union operates 10 branches in Eugene, Springfield and Salem. Membership is open to anyone who lives or works in Benton, Clackamas, Columbia, Lane, Linn, Marion, Multnomah, Polk, Washington and Yamhill counties. Oregon Community Credit Union is an Equal Housing Lender and is Federally Insured by NCUA.