During October, Mercer County Community Federal Credit Union (MCCFCU) joined credit unions across Pennsylvania and New Jersey in celebrating CrossState Credit Union Association’s CU Kind initiative, created to spread kindness throughout the community and demonstrate the credit union philosophy of “People Helping People.”
Throughout the month, MCCFCU hosted a food drive benefiting the Mercer County Food Bank. Additionally, proceeds from paper balloon and T-shirt donations benefited Akron Children’s Hospital of the Mahoning Valley through Children’s Miracle Network. Thanks to the kindness of members, staff, and board members, MCCFCU collected and donated 454 pounds of food and essential items to the Food Bank, and $2,500 to Children’s Miracle Network.
Other community events in October included sponsoring the Downtown Sharon Farmers Market and the Credit Union’s Shred Day on October 17. The annual shred event provides members with a secure way to dispose of sensitive documents. Over 6,000 pounds of paper documents were safely shredded and discarded.
“We appreciate the generosity of our members, staff, and volunteers,” said Sandi Carangi, CEO of MCCFCU. “Community is at the core of everything we do. It’s what being a credit union is all about. October was a wonderful reminder of how small acts of kindness can make a big difference in our community.”
This year marks MCCFCU’s fourth year of participating in CU Kind activities as part of its ongoing community outreach and commitment to supporting the communities it serves.
