Credit Unions' Community Involvement Initiatives
Credit unions practice a "People Helping People" philosophy.
An important part of that philosophy is our long history of social responsibility, including the support of charitable and community causes and the promotion of financial literacy.
Virginia's credit unions proudly volunteer thousands of hours and millions of dollars each year to the betterment of their communities and toward the education of consumers.
Our Work
Get Involved
- Visit your Chapter's Web page for upcoming community involvement events.
- Contact your local Children's Miracle Network-affiliated hospital
News
Get Recognized for Your Good Works!
Your League, in association with the Credit Union National Association (CUNA), is seeking entries in our three social responsibility competitions: the Desjardins Youth Financial Education Award; the Dora Maxwell Award for Social Responsibility and the Louise Herring Award for Philosophy in Action. These unique competitions give credit unions the opportunity to showcase their work as agents of positive social change for both their members and their communities. The deadline for entries in each competition is Aug. 1. There is no fee for the state-level competition.
[Download the awards packet] (pdf, 1MB)
Virginia’s Credit Unions Raise $1.27 million for Charitable, Community Causes in 2007
Collectively, Virginia's 204 member-owned, not-for-profit credit unions donated $1.27 million and 18,148 volunteer hours to charitable and community organizations in 2007, according to information compiled by the Virginia Credit Union League.
“Credit unions proudly practice a ‘People Helping People’ philosophy,” says Madeline Busch, chairman of the Virginia Credit Union League’s Community Involvement Committee and vice president of marketing at Chesapeake-based ABNB Federal Credit Union. “Not only are we working to help our member-owners achieve their financial goals, we are also dedicated to improving the communities we call home through support of charitable and community causes.”
SOLD OUT: Community Involvement Committee Thanks CUs for Supporting Cookbook Fundraiser
The Virginia Credit Union League Community Involvement Committee has sold out of its "Commonwealth Cuisine" cookbook, which served as our primary Children's Miracle Network fundraiser for 2007.
Our sincere thanks to all the credit unions that helped us by selling the cookbooks in their lobbies or at special events around the state!
Sweets 4 Sweethearts Raises $5,000 for CMN
On Feb. 14, 2008 — Valentine’s Day — credit unions across Virginia participated in the League Community Involvement Committee’s “Sweets 4 Sweethearts” Campaign to raise funds for our local Children’s Miracle Network hospitals.
Credit unions raised more than $5,000 in the campaign!