Document Shred Day Planned for Credit Union ONE's Sterling Heights Location

Credit Union ONE Branch of Sterling Heights

Ferndale, MI - Spring is here, and that means time to clean out and get rid of your old tax and personal documents the safe and secure way with the help of Credit Union ONE!

As a FREE service to our members, the Sterling Heights branch of Credit Union ONE will offer document shredding services on-site Saturday, May 18, 2013 from 9 A.M. to 12 P.M. No appointment or sign-up required and members can bring up to 4 large boxes to shred (paper documents only, please).

Donations will be accepted at this time which will go to Children's Miracle Network through Beaumont Health Systems.

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

Credit Union ONE on the Line with Beaumont Radiothon

Credit Union ONE employees ready for action!

Ferndale, Michigan – Credit Union ONE literally was on the line at the 2013 WDVD 96.3 Cares for Kids Radiothon which took place on Friday, April 26th at Beaumont Health Systems Royal Oak Campus.

This year Credit Union ONE was the Phone Bank Sponsor, and provided on-site phone coverage at the radiothon and also a back-up phone bank to handle overflow calls that otherwise would have been lost from their headquarters in Ferndale, Michigan. Over 35 credit union employees volunteered to work the phones during the event.

In addition, the credit union contributed a Power Hour donation of $5,000 and will receive matching funds from the Co-Op Financial Services Miracle Match Program, bringing the total to $10,000 for the Radiothon. Credit union members were also encouraged to call in during the Power Hour to have their donation matched.

At the end of the Radiothon it was announced that over $152,000 was raised, which exceeded the goal set for the event.

“We are happy we were once again able to lend support to such a worthy cause as the Children’s Miracle Network and partner with Beaumont Children’s Hospital in their endeavors to raise much needed funds,” said Gary Moody, President/CEO.

The Radiothon in its’ sixth year, for the Beaumont Children’s Hospital and Children’s Miracle Network (CMN) is held to raise funds to provide lifesaving equipment, specialized pediatric programs, and charity care to help thousands of kids in metropolitan Detroit.

“Credit Union ONE continues to provide the perfect blend of corporate partnership and community benefit,” said Tom McGannon, Vice President-Development, Beaumont Foundation. Credit Union ONE works directly with the Children’s Miracle Network team at Beaumont to raise funds through public events that impact more than 50,000 children in metro Detroit every year.

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 receives matching support for CMN Cares for Kids Radiothon



Swami Seetharaman, Senior Vice President of Marketing for

Credit Union ONE (center) presents check for $8,000 to the

Beaumont Foundation representatives (left) Tom McGannon,

Associate Vice President-Development and Julie Morad Natsis,

Media Marketing-CMN

Ferndale, MI – Earlier this week, Credit Union ONE presented an $8,000 check to the Beaumont Foundation in support of the 2011 Children’s Miracle Network (CNN) Cares for Kids Radiothon which took place at Beaumont Hospital in Royal Oak, Michigan.

Held in May, this was the fourth annual radiothon for Beaumont Children’s Hospital and WDVD 96.3 FM, but the first year for Credit Union ONE to provide a back-up phone bank and sponsorship for the event.

During the Radiothon, credit union employees handled the overflow calls that would otherwise have been lost from 6 a.m. until 7 p.m. at the Credit Union ONE headquarters in Ferndale, Michigan.

In addition to supporting the phone bank, Credit Union ONE contributed a Power Hour donation of $4,000 and has received matching funds from the Co-Op Financial Services Miracle Match Program, bringing the total to $8,000 for the Radiothon. Credit union members were also encouraged to call in during the Power Hour to have their donation matched.

“We are happy we were able to lend this support to such a worthy cause as the Children’s Miracle Network, and partner with Beaumont Children’s Hospital in their endeavors to raise much needed funds,” said Gary A. Moody, Credit Union ONE President/CEO.

The purpose of the radiothon is to raise funds to provide life saving equipment, specialized pediatric programs, and charity care to help thousands of kids in metropolitan Detroit.

“Credit Union ONE continues to provide the perfect blend of corporate partnership and community benefit,” said Tom McGannon, Associate Vice President-Development for the Beaumont Foundation. Credit Union ONE works directly with the Children’s Miracle Network team at Beaumont to raise funds through public events that impact more than 50,000 children in metro Detroit every year.

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 http://www.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

Charitable Giving Efforts Underway at Credit Union ONE

Ferndale, Michigan – The winter season is especially hard for families struggling to make ends meet. In an effort to assist those in the communities we serve, Credit Union ONE is once again participating in collection efforts for a few different organizations.

This year, the organizations that Credit Union ONE will be supporting through donations from its employees and members include Toys for Tots, Forgotten Harvest and Children’s Miracle Network.

Toys for Tots collection boxes will be available at all Credit Union ONE branch locations until December 15th for those wishing to contribute new, unwrapped toys.

Forgotten Harvest Holiday Food Drive will also have containers at all Metro Detroit Credit Union ONE branches to collect non-perishable food items, with much of the collection this year going to help the Salvation Army with their food needs. Food donations will be accepted until December 19th.

To support Children’s Miracle Network, holiday cut-outs are available for purchase at select Credit Union ONE locations throughout the month of December.

“Credit unions at their core are about people helping people,” said Gary Moody, President and CEO of Credit Union ONE. “Typically we are about providing credit and a safe place to save. Throughout the year we engage in many community and charitable activities, but at this time of year we go all out to live the people helping people philosophy and provide for those less fortunate and in need. Each toy, can of food and dollar donated by employees and our members have a direct and tangible positive impact on our communities.”

Anyone interested in donating to one of these causes may visit any Credit Union ONE branch to make their contribution.

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 http://www.cuone.org/

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

Credit Union ONE Prepares for Cares for Kids Radiothon

Ferndale, MI - Credit Union ONE is anxiously awaiting Thursday, May 12, 2011, as they are making plans for the upcoming Children’s Miracle Network Cares for Kids Radiothon at Beaumont Hospital in Royal Oak, Michigan.

This is the fourth annual radiothon for Beaumont Children’s Hospital and WDVD 96.3 FM, but the first year for Credit Union ONE to provide a back-up phone bank and participate in the event.

Credit union employees will handle the overflow calls that would otherwise be lost from 6 a.m. until 7 p.m. at the Credit Union ONE headquarters in Ferndale, Michigan.

In addition to supporting the phone bank, Credit Union ONE is contributing a Power Hour donation of $4,000 and has applied to the Co-Op Financial Services Miracle Match Program for matching funds.

The purpose of the radiothon is to raise funds to provide life saving equipment, specialized pediatric programs, and charity care to help thousands of kids in metropolitan Detroit.

“We are happy to be able to lend this support to such a worthy cause as the Children’s Miracle Network, and partner with Beaumont Children’s Hospital in their endeavors to raise much needed funds,” said Gary A. Moody, Credit Union ONE President/CEO.

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 cuone.org

Credit Union ONE employees wear their jeans for Children’s Miracle Network

Ferndale, Michigan – Credit Union ONE employees wore their jeans to work on July 2^nd for Children’s Miracle Network (CMN) and raised over $1,400 to be donated to the cause. 

Employees who chose to wear their jeans to work made a donation to CMN for the privilege of dressing casual for that day. 

“Our culture puts our members and communities we serve first,” said Gary Moody, President/CEO of Credit Union ONE.  “Our employees loved the opportunity to wear their jeans to work, so it was a win-win situation.  We are proud that the credit union movement is affiliated with the Children’s Miracle Network, and whenever we get the chance to participate in such as worthy cause we are pleased to be able to do so.”

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 107,000 members, with nineteen offices in three major metropolitan areas, including Metropolitan Detroit, Grand Rapids and Traverse City.