Advance Financial Federal Credit Union supports Damar Services with donations and volunteering
EAST CHICAGO, IN (June 3, 2024) — Advance Financial Federal Credit Union is proud to announce a successful donation drive in support of Damar Services, formerly the Carmelite Home in East Chicago. Thanks to the generosity of our members and staff, we collected $600 and 40 essential items for the organization.
A representative from Advance Financial presented the check and donations to the organization. Dee Young, finance and development officer at Damar, said, “It is through the continued support of businesses like yours that Damar can further our mission of building better futures for children and adults facing life’s greatest developmental and behavioral challenges. For that, we are incredibly grateful.”
Damar Services acquired the Carmelite Home earlier this year. The organization will continue the loving legacy of Carmelite Home, a tradition established in 1913. Looking ahead, Damar plans to renovate and expand the facility to offer even more services to the community, which may include educational classes, autism therapies, and additional services for special needs children.
“We are honored to support this incredible organization,” said Chuck Snyder, VP of Operations at Advance Financial. “We look forward to volunteering alongside Damar Services in the future and helping them achieve their goals.”
About Advance Financial Federal Credit Union (AFFCU)
Established in 1937 by eight steelworkers, Advance Financial was started and guided by the credit union philosophy of “People Helping People.” Today, Advance Financial is committed to providing quality products and exceptional service to our members. Serving communities for over 85 years, Advance Financial proudly offers a variety of community services, including financial literacy education. With over 5,600 credit union shared branches to conduct transactions, 33,000 free nationwide ATMs with Advantage Plus Checking, Mobile Banking, and Bill Pay, Advance Financial is wherever you are, whenever you need us.
About Damar Services
For more than 55 years, Damar Services has been a leader in providing services to children and adults challenged by autism and intellectual, developmental, and behavioral disabilities. Damar operates a 205-bed residential treatment facility at its main campus on Indianapolis’ southwest side, five ABA autism clinics, community-based treatment across the state and outpatient behavioral health services. In addition, Damar operates two schools for children with disabilities, provides foster care services, offers independent housing for adults with intellectual disabilities in its Damar Village, and provides primary healthcare services.
To learn more about Damar Services, please visit their website at https://www.damar.org/.
