Residents can support a favorite nonprofit when they join credit union in May or June
PORTLAND, OR (May 15, 2013) Unitus Community Credit Union, a Portland-based credit union with more than 80,000 members, is giving local, socially-conscious residents a good reason to become a member. Between now and June 30, the credit union will donate $100 to a select local charity—up to a total of $5,000—for every new checking account opened.
The “Who Cares? We Care” campaign launched earlier this month in partnership with several charities, and gives residents an opportunity to join one of Oregon’s strongest financial institutions, as well as financially support their favorite nonprofit.
“Giving back to our local community is a core value at Unitus,” said Laurie Kresl, VP of Planning and Business Development. “This campaign is one more way our success as a credit union can benefit our local communities.”
A resident who joins Unitus in May or June can choose to direct the credit union’s $100 donation to one of the following 12 charities:
American Red Cross
Clackamas Service Center
Doernbecher Children’s Hospital
Good Neighbor Center
Habitat for Humanity
Helping Hands
Humane Society
New Avenues for Youth
SOLV
Schoolhouse Supplies
SHARE
SnowCap
Unitus is recognized as one of Portland’s most generous companies, and has received the Portland Business Journal’s Corporate Philanthropy award the last three years.
In addition to charitable financial giving, Unitus is committed to completing a “Random Act of Kindness” each month in one of its communities. Past efforts have included establishing an emergency food pantry for one local community and clothing drives for the homeless.
About Unitus Community Credit Union
Unitus Community Credit Union is a not-for-profit, member-owned financial institution serving people living or working in Multnomah, Washington, Clackamas, Marion, Polk, Yamhill, Benton, Columbia, Deschutes, Douglas, Hood River, Jackson, Josephine, Linn and Lane counties in Oregon and the state of Washington. Additional information about Unitus is available at www.unitusccu.com or by calling (800) 452-0900.