OSSINEKE, MI (July 5, 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 $317.15 in monetary donations for St. Vincent DePaul.
This volunteer based program assists individuals and families in need by helping with mortgage and/or rent payments, utility expenses, clothing and food.
The Ossineke Branch accepted monetary donations from its members. They sold chips, bracelets, held a bottle drive, and raffled off a golf package and mother’s day package. 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 Ossineke Branch chose to focus their efforts on St. Vincent DePaul.
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 June 30, 2013, Alpena Alcona Area Credit Union is member owned by 26,869 members and has total assets equal to $278,387,039.