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Honor Credit Union celebrates CU Kind Day with over 450 volunteers across Michigan

BERRIEN SPRINGS, MI (October 24, 2024) — Honor Credit Union is proud to announce its participation in CU Kind Day, an initiative organized by the Michigan Credit Union League in collaboration with the Michigan Credit Union Foundation. This nationwide day of kindness showcases the credit union difference through acts of service.

On October 14th, over 450 dedicated Honor team members came together to volunteer their time across six regions, supporting over 50 local organizations. From beach cleanups and packing emergency meals to assisting veterans and engaging with schools, Team Honor is committed to making a positive impact in their communities.

Organizations Supported by Region:

Midwest Region: Care Collective, Community Homeworks, SPCA of Southwest Michigan, VA Medical Center
Northern Region: City of Marquette, Ishpeming Public Library, Michigan Veterans DJ Jacobetti, Saint Vincent de Paul Society, Superior Watershed Partnership, Vista Theater
Shoreline Region: Al-Van Humane Society, American Legion Post 105, Anchor Church, Baroda Township, Benton Harbor Community Development Corporation, Benton Harbor Public Library, Berrien County Mission, Elks Lodge, Emergency Homeless Shelter of Benton Harbor, Hagar Township Parks, Harbor House, Hartford Public Library, Hartford Public Schools, Krasl Art Center, New Heights Auto Services, Provisions Living, Readiness Center, Silver Beach Cleanup, St. Joseph Senior Center, Warren Dunes Beach Cleanup
Southeast Region: Animal Aid of Branch County, Fort Custer State Park
Southwest Region: Berrien County Youth Fair, Buchanan Area Senior Center, Buchanan Scarecrow Charities, Decatur Human Services, First Church of Christ, Five Pines Ministries, Maple Lake Assisted Living, Love Creek Nature Center, McCoy Creek Trail cleanup, Neighbor to Neighbor, NODE, Ottawa Elementary School, Potawatomi Zoo, St. Francis Outreach at Holy Maternity Catholic Church, St. Mary’s Parish, Therapeutic Equestrian Center, YMCA
West Region: Crane’s Apple Orchard, Family Network of Wyoming, Kids’ Food Basket, Love Inc., Love Your Neighbor West Michigan, West Michigan Cancer Center
Out of State: Cape Coral (FL), Pelican Beach (FL)

“Giving back to our members, our communities are at the core of what we do,” said Scott McFarland, CEO of Honor Credit Union. “CU Kind Day is just one of the many opportunities where our actions demonstrate our commitment to kindness and service. Our teams look forward to taking this time out of our day to engage with our communities, and that truly reflects what it means to be a credit union. Together, we can show how much credit unions care and the meaningful difference we can make in the lives of individuals and organizations we support.”

The annual CU Kind Day not only emphasizes the importance of community involvement but also highlights the unique values that credit unions uphold. Through volunteer work and charitable donations, credit unions like Honor Credit Union aim to create a lasting impact and strengthen community bonds.

For more information about Honor Credit Union’s ongoing community efforts, please visit honorcu.com/community.

About Honor Credit Union

Honor Credit Union is a non-profit, full-service financial institution serving over 110,000 members in 28 member center communities throughout Western and Northern Michigan. Providing solutions for financial success and giving back to the communities we serve remain the driving forces behind Honor Credit Union. For more information, call 800.442.2800, or visit www.honorcu.com.