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(Top to bottom) Member Jackie McDonald shreds documents
with the assistance of Shred Corp, while below member Karen
Stefanski gets ready to load her documents into the hopper.
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Ferndale,
Michigan – Over 500 members showed up at the Credit Union ONE Macomb Branch on Saturday, May 31,
2014 to participate in a document shred day.
More than seven tons of documents were shredded as members took the opportunity
to protect themselves from identity theft and fraud.
“Every
year several million people are victims of identity theft. In an effort to create an awareness about the risks
of identity theft and fraud, and to provide a safe and convenient way to
dispose of unneeded paperwork, Credit Union ONE has been holding document shred
events for our members," said John Kozich, Vice President of Community
Relations for Credit Union ONE. "The
response continues to grow as more members are becoming aware of the dangers of
identity theft and fraud, and we plan to continue offering this service at various
Credit Union ONE locations.”
In
addition to the success of the shredding event, generous members donated over $250
to support the Children’s Miracle Network while at the event.
"I really appreciate the
service Credit Union ONE gives me and the free services it offers, such as this
shred day," said Karen Stefanski, Credit Union ONE member.
Shred
Corp., the industry-leading document recycling company donated their time and
equipment to provide secure on-site shredding services. After the event, the shredded paper waste was
taken away for recycling into paper towel.
Credit Union ONE, headquartered in Ferndale Michigan for seventy-five years, offers a wide array of financial services and access to over 30,000 ATM’s nationwide, serving 110,000 members, with seventeen offices in three major metropolitan areas, including Metro Detroit, Grand Rapids and Traverse City. For more information go to cuone.org or "like us" on Facebook.
Contact Judi Desilets, Director of Public Relations for Credit Union ONE, 248-584-5224, Judi_Desilets@cuone.org
