ATLANTA, GA (July 2, 2013) Through the hard work and dedication of its employees and the generosity of its membership, Alpena Alcona Area Credit Union was able to raise $231.69 in monetary donations for Atlanta Helping Hands.
This volunteer based program assists individuals and families in need by helping with mortgage and/or rent payments, utility expenses, clothing and food.
The Atlanta branch of Alpena Alcona Area Credit Union accepted monetary donations from its members. They sold candy bars, collected spare change, and raffled off a gas grill. Along with the member donations, staff members were able to donate $2.00 on Fridays to dress down in jeans.
Alpena Alcona Area Credit Union employees select four community or charity organizations that they would like to raise funds and/or accept donations for during each quarter of the year. During the 2nd quarter of 2013, the staff of the Atlanta Branch chose to focus their efforts on Atlanta Helping Hands.
About Alpena Alcona Credit Union
Alpena Alcona Area Credit Union serves members primarily in Alpena, Alcona, Montmorency, and Iosco counties with 8 locations – a main office located in Alpena, with branch offices in Ossineke, Lincoln, a Tiger Branch in Alcona Community Schools, Atlanta, Oscoda and Tawas offices, and an additional branch in Alpena. As of May 31, 2013, Alpena Alcona Area Credit Union is member owned by 27,091 members and has total assets equal to $279,040,805.