Credit Union ONE OFFERS FREE INCOME TAX SERVICES - Statewide Program Aims to Help Families Claim Refunds, Credits

Ferndale, MI — With many Michigan residents facing economic woes and struggling to make ends meet, a little extra cash can make a big difference. That’s why Credit Union ONE has joined forces to promote Just file it! We’ll Help. Free State and Federal Tax Preparation Resources Provided by Credit Unions, a web-based program that allows families and individuals to file for state and federal tax credits that often go overlooked. This includes the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC), which can be as high as $5,600 for low-income, working households.

Over 124 Michigan credit unions, including Credit Union ONE, are promoting Just file it! to their membership. The Just file it! program returned over $13.5 million to individuals and families last year. “The need for a program like Just File It! is greater than ever,” said Gary Moody, President/CEO of Credit Union ONE. “Which is why Credit Union ONE is proud to join the network of credit unions and other nonprofits offering Just file it! to help families put food on the table, move into better housing, invest in education or save for the future.”

All that is required to use the Just file it! program is a computer, Internet access, a Web browser and a printer. The program uses a free, Web-based software program, posing questions to users and offering assistance via video tutorials. It is offered in both English and Spanish.

A link to Just file it! may be accessed beginning January 14, 2011 by visiting Credit Union ONE at http://www.cuone.org/ . 

Credit Union ONE, headquartered in Ferndale Michigan for over seventy years, offers a wide array of financial services and access to over 25,000 ATM’s nationwide, serving 117,000 members, with nineteen offices in three major metropolitan areas, including Metro Detroit, Grand Rapids and Traverse City. For more information go to http://www.cuone.org/

Thomas Schaeffler Awarded Oakland University 2010 Spirit Award

Credit Union ONE Executive Vice President & Chief Operating Officer Thomas Schaeffler was recently presented with the Oakland University 2010 Spirit Award, which commends exemplary volunteer service to the university.

An alumni, Mr. Schaeffler was one of several distinguished graduates recognized for achieving remarkable success in business, community service, volunteerism and other endeavors at the 16th Annual Oakland University Alumni Awards Banquet held on Saturday, November 6, 2010.

“I am truly honored to accept this award,” said Thomas Schaeffler, E.V.P./C.O.O. of Credit Union ONE. “It has been rewarding for me personally to give back to the university I attended and who has done so much for our community over the years. I look forward to the opportunity to be able to continue a volunteer role with the university in the future.”

Credit Union ONE, headquartered in Ferndale Michigan for over seventy years, offers a wide array of financial services and access to over 25,000 ATM’s nationwide, serving 117,000 members, with nineteen offices in three major metropolitan areas, including Metro Detroit, Grand Rapids and Traverse City. For more information go to www.cuone.org

2010 Credit Union ONE Toys For Tots Campaign

Credit Union ONE will once again serve as a drop-off site for the United States Marine Corps Toys for Tots program.  All seventeen branch locations throughout the metro Detroit area will be participating. Stop by any Credit Union ONE location between November 15th and December 10th and drop off a new, unwrapped toy, and help the Marines bring joy to a child who may otherwise not receive a gift this season. Credit Union ONE is proud to help an organization that for over sixty years has been serving the children of our communities, nationwide.