In addition to sponsoring patient rooms, Affinity Plus takes their support one step further by allowing members to donate rewards points to Children’s Hospital
ST. PAUL, MN (April 2, 2013) – Affinity Plus Federal Credit Union is proud to announce their support of Children’s Hospitals and Clinics of Minnesota through their sponsorship in the new Mother Baby Center. Affinity Plus sponsored three private patient rooms located on both the Minneapolis and St. Paul campuses of the Mother Baby Center.
Recently opened to the public on Feb. 4, the Mother Baby Center is a new facility specializing in the delivery and care of newborn babies, and the care of new mothers and is a partnership of Abbott Northwestern Hospital and Children’s Hospitals and Clinics of Minnesota. One of the rooms sponsored by Affinity Plus is located on the second floor in the Special Care Nursery at the new location of The Mother Baby Center. The other two rooms are located in the NICU-Level ll Nursery in St. Paul.
Affinity Plus is a mission-driven financial cooperative that focuses on the individual relationships with members with a tremendous amount of focus on the member’s experience. Similarly, Children’s Hospital focuses on the experience of the patients and family and providing the best possible healing environment.
“When we first began talking to Children’s Hospital, it was a natural fit. We believe in doing what’s right for people, and providing the best experience for our members. When we toured the hospital, we could see the same emphasis put on their patients. And we like to partner with organizations who share many of the same values,” states Dave Larson, Senior Vice President of Affinity Plus.
In addition to providing support for the patient rooms, Affinity Plus has also made Children’s Hospital a “charity of choice” for the credit union. Members are allowed to redeem their Participation Rewards Points, earned through membership in the credit union, to donate to Children’s Hospital. Last year, more than $76,000 was donated to other charities in Minnesota through this program.
“Children’s Hospitals and Clinics of Minnesota depends on the partnership and generosity of organizations like Affinity Plus Federal Credit Union to help us provide exceptional wrap-around care to our patients and their families. We are most grateful for Affinity Plus’ dedication, generosity and partnership in caring for kids from around the Upper Midwest,” states Jeff Weness, Senior Director of Corporate Development for Children's Foundation.
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About Affinity Plus Federal Credit Union
Affinity Plus Federal Credit Union is a not-for-profit financial cooperative that believes in bringing the humanity back into business. We are committed to empowering consumers – for knowledge, for understanding and to know there are alternatives that focus on the success of people, not the bottom line. By putting people before profits, members receive maximum value through competitive rates, minimal fees, and unique, member –centric products and programs. Affinity Plus is the largest credit union in Minnesota with state-based assets and has 26 branches located throughout the state. With more than $1.6 billion in assets, Affinity Plus is based in St. Paul and is owned by more than 160,000 members. Through a broad range of eligibility criteria, almost anyone can become a member of Affinity Plus. Additional information is available at www.affinityplus.org or by calling 800-322-7228.