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MINNEAPOLIS — Elan, continuing the commitment to partners and their communities, has selected 25 new credit union partners to designate a charity in their community to receive a $15,000 donation on the credit union’s behalf, as part of the 2023 Elan Charitable Giving Program. The program has now donated over $1 million since it began in 2022.

“Over the last year we’ve heard and seen firsthand how our charitable giving program is making an impact,” said John Owens, Elan Credit Card General Manager, “These nonprofits are doing incredible work for community members and it’s an honor for us to be able to support them.”

The 2023 Elan charitable giving credit union partners and selected beneficiaries include:

 

• A+ Federal Credit Union (HopeAustin) in Austin, Texas
• Allegiance Credit Union (Oklahoma City National Memorial & Museum) in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
• Beacon Credit Union (Riley Children’s Foundation) in Wabash, Indiana
• Beaver Valley Federal Credit Union (Bags & Blessings) in Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania
• Compass Financial Federal Credit Union (The Caring Place, Miami Rescue Mission) in Medley, Florida
• Coosa Valley Credit Union (Good Neighbor Homeless Shelter) in Rome, Georgia
• Fall River Municipal Credit Union (The Salvation Army, Fall River) in Fall River, Massachusetts
• First Trust Credit Union (The Salvation Army, Michigan City) in Michigan City, Indiana
• Franklin Mint Federal Credit Union (Franklin Mint Federal Credit Union Foundation) in Chadds Ford, Pennsylvania
• Gulf Coast Community Federal Credit Union (Mental Health Association of South Mississippi) in Gulfport, Mississippi
• Hayward Community Credit Union (Greater Hayward House of Hope) in Hayward, Wisconsin
• Heartland Credit Union (HSHS St. John’s Children’s Hospital) in Springfield, Illinois
• Knoxville Law Enforcement Federal Credit Union (East Tennessee Children’s Hospital) in Knoxville, Tennessee
• All One Credit Union (Friendly House, Inc.) in Leominster, Massachusetts
• Matadors Community Credit Union (Child and Family Guidance Center) in Chatsworth, California
• Money Federal Credit Union (Ronald McDonald House of Central New York) in Syracuse, New York
• Navigant Credit Union (Connecting for Children and Families) in Smithfield, Rhode Island
• New Dimensions Federal Credit Union (Maine Credit Unions Campaign for Ending Hunger) in Waterville, Maine
• Oklahoma Central Credit Union (Oklahoma Central Foundation, Inc.) in Tulsa, Oklahoma
• Parkview Community Federal Credit Union (LaRosa Youth Development Foundation) in McKeesport, Pennsylvania
• Penlanco Federal Credit Union (Meals on Wheels of Lancaster) in Lancaster, Pennsylvania
• PrimeWay Federal Credit Union (Fort Bend Women’s Center) in Houston, Texas
• Spectra Credit Union (ALIVE!) in Alexandria, Virginia
• State CS Employees Federal Credit Union (Victims Assistance Center of Jefferson County, NY) in Watertown, New York
• Wymar Federal Credit Union (Susan G. Komen Louisiana) in Geismar, Louisiana

 

In 2023, Elan plans to organize in-person volunteer events. This will provide the opportunity for Elan team members to work alongside our credit union partners in their communities.

To learn more about each organization, credit union, and the impact Elan is making in communities through its charitable giving initiative visit www.elancharitablegiving.com.

 

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Elan Media contact: Todd Deutsch – 612.303.4148

 

All One Credit Union (LCU) presented a check for $5,000 to the Campus Bound Program to benefit Leominster High School (LHS) students.

Since 2020, Campus Bound experts have provided free support to Leominster High School to help reduce the costs of college. Campus Bound is a team of experienced, passionate college counseling and financial aid professionals working with the Leominster High School Guidance Department to help families successfully navigate the financial aid process and other cost-reduction strategies on their road to higher education. This program is made possible through the sponsorship by All One Credit Union.

“LHS is very grateful for the generosity of All One Credit Union and the support they show to Campus Bound and building opportunities for our students. This partnership helps LHS students meet their post-high school aspirations,” stated Joshua Romano, Principal, Leominster High School.

Campus Bound is committed to helping students of all achievement levels to create strong applications and discover their best-fit schools.

“The Campus Bound team was extremely helpful by showing us how to build a budget of what we could afford for college and then how to build a list of affordable colleges our children should apply to,” quoted from a parent of the classes of ‘20, ‘21, ’24.  “With their help, we found errors in our Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) that resulted in a substantial increase in aid once we worked with the college financial aid office of our child’s first choice school.”

Counselors at Campus Bound collaborate frequently with students, ensuring that all receive the most up-to-date information and personalized support with this challenging process.

“We regularly look for opportunities to engage and partner with organizations who offer products and services to the communities we serve.  Our objective in giving back is to fulfill a need and support an initiative. Given the rising costs associated with attending college, Campus Bound can offer a much-needed comprehensive solution. As a sponsor to this program, we are assisting local students with the opportunity to access resources to help them navigate and attain entry to great schools, find solutions to reduce college expenses and minimize debt,” said Barbara Mahoney, President & CEO, All One Credit Union.

For more information on Campus Bound, visit campusbound.com.

Pictured L to R: Megan DeInnocentis, Guidance Department; Kelli Rooney, Senior Vice President, Community Engagement and Marketing, LCU; Joshua Romano, Principal, Leominster High School; Gregg Cohen, President, Campus Bound; Barbara Mahoney, President & CEO, LCU; and Brian Gardiner, Campus Bound