Credit Union ONE Steps Out to Stop Diabetes

Members of the CUONE team gathered at
the Detroit Zoo to support the American Diabetes Association.

Ferndale, MI - Credit Union ONE was proud to participate in the Step Out: Walk to Stop Diabetes on September 12, 2015 at the Detroit Zoo. The annual event, which is hosted in 95 cities nationwide, is the American Diabetes Association’s signature fundraising walk.  

More than 60 CUONE employees and their friends and families contributed $4,000 in combined corporate and individual donations.

The CUONE team joined 2,100 total walkers and volunteers at the zoo to raise more than $435,000. Funds will directly support research and programs helping more than 25 million Americans currently living with diabetes.

“Contributing to the American Diabetes Association is an excellent way for us to help both the community and our partners in the healthcare industry,” John Kozich, Vice President of Community Relations for Credit Union ONE said. “It’s a cause that touches so many of us in one way or another and our team was happy to have the opportunity to show our support.” 

Credit Union ONE sponsors Beaumont Health Walk for Miracles

Credit Union ONE Walk for Miracles Team

Ferndale, Michigan - Recently, Beaumont Health held their inaugural Walk for Miracles supporting Beaumont Children's Hospital on June 6th at the Detroit Zoo.

 

Credit Union ONE was proud to be a corporate sponsor as employees, family and friends came together to support Beaumont Children’s Hospital and Children's Miracle Network.  

This walk is sure to grow, with more than $50,000 raised, and over 875 walkers participating. Every dollar raised directly benefits Beaumont Children’s Hospital patients and families.

Credit Union ONE, headquartered in Ferndale Michigan for over seventy-five years, offers a wide array of financial services and access to over 30,000 ATM’s nationwide, serving 120,000 members, with eighteen 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.

 

 

Credit Union ONE Steps Out for Diabetes Walk



Credit Union ONE Striders (L to R) Kathy Nielsen, Katie Cummings,

and Linda Morgan

Ferndale, Michigan – Continuing to help make strides in the fight to cure Diabetes, Credit Union ONE participated in the Step Out: Walk to Stop Diabetes, held at the Detroit Zoo on Saturday, September 13, 2014. 

 

Approximately 50 Credit Union ONE employees, along with friends and family contributed $3,000 in combined corporate and individual donations. 

 

“Being able to contribute to an organization such as the American Diabetes Association allows us to support our life science partners in the community, and to participate in a cause that touches all of us in one way or another,” said John Kozich, Vice President of Community Relations for Credit Union ONE.

 

One of many Step Out Walks throughout the country, the Walk held in Detroit had a goal this year of $650,000. With more than 3,000 walkers and 399 teams, they are confident they will reach their goal by the end of the campaign. Over .84 cents of each dollar raised goes directly into research and programs to help the over 25 million people in the USA with this illness.

 

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

Credit Union ONE supports Diabetes Walk

Credit Union ONE Walkers ready to Step Out for Diabetes

Ferndale, Michigan – Continuing to help make strides in the fight to cure Diabetes, Credit Union ONE participated in the Step Out: Walk to Stop Diabetes, held at the Detroit Zoo on Saturday, September 14, 2013. 

Approximately 150 Credit Union ONE employees, along with friends and family contributed $4,000 in combined corporate and individual donations. 

“The walk was a good opportunity for us to participate in a cause that touches all of us in one way or another,” said Swami Seetharaman, Senior Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer for Credit Union ONE.  “Being able to contribute to an organization such as the American Diabetes Association allows us to support our life science partners in the community.”

One of many Step Out Walks throughout the country, the Walk held in Detroit had a goal this year of $600,000. With over 3,500 walkers and volunteers, they have already raised over $550,000 with several commitments expected, and are confident they will reach their goal by the end of the campaign. Over .84 cents of each dollar raised goes directly into research and programs to help the over 25 million people in the USA with this illness.

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 107,000 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

Hometown Charity Support Giveaway - Have You Voted Yet??

Ferndale, Michigan - In honor of Credit Union ONE's 75th Anniversary, they will be giving back to the communities surrounding their membership base by running a great promotion!

Beginning May 8th and running until June 7th the credit union will be hosting a Hometown Charity Support Giveaway on the Credit Union ONE Facebook page.

During this time charity supporters and credit union members will be encouraged to vote for their favorite charities through Facebook, with the top three vote getters each receiving a $500 donation from Credit Union ONE.

The charities that are in the running for the giveaway are:

• Variety - The Children's Charity, Birmingham, MI
• Mosaic Youth Theatre of Detroit, Detroit, MI
• The Baldwin Center, Pontiac, MI
• Wigs 4 Kids Wellness Center and Salon, St. Clair Shores, MI
• Judson Center, Royal Oak, MI
• Vista Maria, Dearborn Heights, MI
• Matrix Human Services, Detroit, MI
• Detroit Zoological Society, Royal Oak, MI
• Dwelling Place of Grand Rapids, Grand Rapids, MI

Entering is easy!! Just visit the Credit Union ONE Facebook home page and follow the instructions to vote for your favorite charity.  Not a Facebook user?  You can fill out an entry form at any Credit Union ONE location.

Reach out to all your friends and have them get in on the voting too!!  Remember it just takes two clicks (less than a minute) to help your favorite charity earn some free money!!

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 106,000 members, with eighteen 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

Credit Union ONE has record turnout for Walk

Credit Union ONE Walkers get ready to Step Out to Stop

Diabetes at the Detroit Zoo

Ferndale, Michigan – For the 2nd year, Credit Union ONE employees, along with friends and family gave back to the community and participated in the Step Out: Walk to Stop Diabetes event, held at the Detroit Zoo on Saturday, September 15th.

White Credit Union ONE hats could be seen virtually everywhere, as the credit union set a new record with approximately 150 walkers participating this year. This year over $4,200 in donations from combined corporate and individual giving were raised by the credit union. Not only was it a fundraising participation record for Credit Union ONE, but according to a source from the Walk, it was also the largest group participating in the Detroit Walk.

According to Swami Seetharaman, Senior Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer for Credit Union ONE, “The walk was a good opportunity for us to participate in a cause that touches all of us in one way or another. Being able to contribute to an organization such as the American Diabetes Association allows us to support our life science partners in the community. We were surprised by the number of walkers we had, and are truly proud of the Team.”

One of many StepOut Walks throughout the country, the Walk held in Detroit had a goal this year of $500,000. With over 3,000 walkers and volunteers, they have already raised over $450,000 with several commitments expected, and are confident they will reach their goal by the end of the campaign. Over .84 cents of each dollar raised goes directly into research and programs to help the over 25 million people in the USA with this illness.

Credit Union ONE, headquartered in Ferndale Michigan for over seventy years, offers a wide array of financial services and access to over 28,000 ATM’s nationwide, serving 106,000 members, with eighteen 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

Credit Union ONE Steps Up to Step Out for Diabetes



Credit Union ONE Employees & Family/Friends pictured are: 

Debororah Best-Uelsmann, Kathy McNeilly, Lindsey Dandar,

Andrea Pertile, Mary Hanovich, Angela Myrick, Steele Lindbloom,

Belinda Weir, Cheryl Stone, Danny Blevins, John Kozich,

Connie Kozich, Cynthia Tolliver and Judi Desilets. 

(Walkers not pictured:  Annie Koch, Mark Koch, Mary Pittenger,

Gavin Pittenger, Gary Brewer, Swami Seetharaman,

Anand Seetharaman, Keshav Seetharaman)



Ferndale, Michigan – Where can you go on a nice fall day, have a great time with friends, and donate to a very worthy cause at the same time? Credit Union ONE employees, along with friends and family found the place to be was the Step Out: Walk to Stop Diabetes event, held at the Detroit Zoo on Saturday, September 17th.

The Credit Union ONE Team, comprised of 23 walkers contributed close to $2,000.

According to Swami Seetharaman, SVP of Marketing for Credit Union ONE, “The walk was a good opportunity for us to participate in a cause that touches all of us in one way or another. Being able to contribute to an organization such as the American Diabetes Association allows us to support our life science partners in the community.”

One of many StepOut Walks throughout the country, the Walk held in Detroit had a goal this year of $400,000. With over 3,200 walkers and volunteers, they have already raised over $320,000 with several commitments expected, and are confident they will reach their goal by the end of the campaign.

Credit Union ONE, headquartered in Ferndale Michigan for over seventy years, offers a wide array of financial services and access to over 28,000 ATM’s nationwide, serving 106,000 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/

Contact Judi Desilets, Director of Public Relations for Credit Union ONE, 248-584-5224, Judi_Desilets@cuone.org