BIRCH RUN (Thursday, Dec. 20, 2012) – Birch Run resident Renee Elliott answered a simple online question and won a prize for herself – and one for a local charity she supports.
Elliott, 27, was announced today as the $2,000 winner of the Credit Union Link “Share the Wealth” contest, which will award $1,000 to her and donate $1,000 to her chosen charity, the Child Abuse and Neglect Council Great Lakes Bay Region.
“I am truly humbled and thankful for receiving this blessing and being able to share it with an organization that works so hard to help families in our community,” Elliott said. “This was such a wonderful surprise for our family from our credit union, and the timing couldn’t be better. We are in the midst of purchasing a new home, so this will help our family build some wonderful memories.”
Elliott’s name was drawn at random from entries in the “Share the Wealth” sweepstakes that ran from Nov. 1 through Nov. 30, 2012 on the Credit Union Link Facebook page. The sweepstakes was the last of three online promotions this year aimed at raising awareness of Michigan credit unions.
“Michigan credit unions are always looking for innovative and fun ways to give back to our members and the community,” Michigan Credit Union League & Affiliates CEO David Adams said. “Whether it’s to our own members or to the community at large, giving back is an integral part of the credit union philosophy.”
Elliott, the mother of three young children, has been a member of Frankenmuth Credit Union her entire life.
“Few things make me feel better than giving back to our members, but being able to pay it forward by supporting a terrific organization like the Child Abuse and Neglect Council at the same time takes it to a new level,” Frankenmuth Credit Union CEO Vickie Schmitzer said.
Elliott said she chose the Child Abuse and Neglect Council because of the important work the organization does for families and children in the Bay-Saginaw region to eliminate abuse and neglect.
“The spirit of giving is the essence of what it means to be a part of a community,” said CAN Council board chair Drewe Robinson. “This generous donation will directly help children and families in our region, and our organization is very grateful for the support of the Elliott family, Frankenmuth Credit Union, and the Michigan credit union community.”
For more information about Michigan credit unions, visit www.creditunionlink.org. The CU Link Facebook page can be found at: https://www.facebook.com/CreditUnionLink
About the Michigan Credit Union League & Affiliates
Organized in 1934, the Michigan Credit Union League is the trade association representing credit unions statewide. Based in Lansing, MCUL offers credit unions assistance in the areas of regulatory compliance, legislative advocacy, media advocacy and operational information. For more information, visit www.mcul.org and follow us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/MICreditUnions and on Twitter at www.twitter.com/MICreditUnions.
About Frankenmuth Credit Union
Frankenmuth Credit Union (FCU) was organized in 1964. FCU currently serves over 25,400 members. Anyone who lives, works, worships or was educated in the Michigan counties of Saginaw, Tuscola, Bay or Genesee can utilize FCU's financial services. Presently FCU has 10 conveniently located full time branches and 4 satellite offices to serve its communities.