Credit Union ONE presented with National Dora Maxwell Award

(L to R) Susan Streifel, CUNA Awards Committee Chairperson

presents 2012 National Dora Maxwell First Place Award to

David Haight, Credit Union ONE Vice President of Risk

Management

Ferndale, Michigan – Credit Union ONE was presented with the 2012 National Dora Maxwell First Place Award on February 20, 2013 at a special ceremony during the 2013 Credit Union National Association (CUNA) Governmental Affairs Conference in Washington, D.C.

The Dora Maxwell Social Responsibility Community Service Award was created in 1987 and recognizes credit unions for the activities they coordinate that benefit the community or a specific charity. This award promotes social responsibility and action to support organizations not related to membership.

Credit Union ONE submitted an entry for their service to assist one of their community partners, FernCare. FernCare is a local, non-profit organization that provides health care services to the uninsured/underinsured. FernCare was faced with the lack of a permanent facility from which to serve its patients. Credit Union ONE became aware of this issue, and donated the use of an office building and equipment to FernCare to use for its free medical clinic. The donation resulted in FernCare reducing its’ operating expenses and created a permanent and expanded operations base from which it could provide critically needed medical care.

“This is a significant achievement and acknowledges that we are more than just a financial institution, said Gary Moody, president/ceo of Credit Union ONE. To be given an award for action that is not for your members but for uninsured residents of your community is special and is something we are all proud of. We are honored that our efforts are considered the best in the nation.”

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 bowls for dollars



Credit Union ONE bowlers finish First and Second in the

FernCare Annual Bowling Fundraiser



Ferndale, Michigan – Credit Union ONE joined forces with FernCare, a non-profit free health care facility and bowled for fun; funds that is!

The 4^th Annual FernCare Bowling Fundraiser held on Sunday, December 9^th generated approximately $3,000 this year for the clinic, which serves those in need of health care in the surrounding communities. 

Credit Union ONE sponsored two teams to represent the credit union at the event.  A little competitive rivalry between the credit union teams led them to finish first and second in the “friendly” event.

John Kozich, Executive Director of Community Relations at Credit Union ONE said, “We appreciate the opportunity for Credit Union ONE and its’ employees to help a good community partner to be able to provide the services needed in the community.  This is truly in line with the credit union philosophy of “people helping people”.”

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

Credit Union ONE honored nationally for social responsibility

Ferndale, Michigan – Credit Union ONE was pleasantly pleased when they were selected as a first place 2012 Dora Maxwell Award State of Michigan recipient, but finding out they were selected as a national first place winner was just the icing on the cake!!

The credit union will be honored during an awards ceremony at the Credit Union National Association Governmental Affairs Conference held in Washington, D.C. during the month of February 2013.

“This is a significant achievement and acknowledges that we are more than just a financial institution, said Gary Moody, president/ceo of Credit Union ONE. Our commitment to our communities is obvious with the savings and loans we provide to our members. However, to be given an award for action that is not for your members but for uninsured residents of your community is special and is something we are all proud of. Credit unions do amazing things in their communities. It is truly wonderful that Credit Union ONE’s efforts are considered the best in the nation.”

The Dora Maxwell Social Responsibility Community Service Award was created in 1987 and recognizes credit unions for the activities they coordinate that benefit the community or a specific charity. This award promotes social responsibility and action to support organizations not related to membership.

This year Credit Union ONE submitted an entry for their service to assist one of their community partners, FernCare. FernCare is a local, non-profit organization that provides health care services to the uninsured/underinsured. FernCare was faced with the lack of a permanent facility from which to serve its patients. Credit Union ONE became aware of this issue, and donated the use of an office building and equipment to FernCare to use for its free medical clinic. The donation resulted in FernCare reducing its’ operating expenses and created a permanent and expanded operations base from which it could provide critically needed medical care.

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 wins Dora Maxwell Award

Ferndale, Michigan – Credit Union ONE recently received the great news that they were selected as a first place winner of the 2012 Dora Maxwell Award for the State of Michigan and will be in the running for an award at the national level.

The Dora Maxwell Social Responsibility Community Service Award was created in 1987 and recognizes credit unions for the activities they coordinate that benefit the community or a specific charity. This award promotes social responsibility and action to support organizations not related to membership.

This year Credit Union ONE submitted an entry for their service to assist one of their community partners, FernCare. FernCare is a local, non-profit organization that provides health care services to the uninsured/underinsured. FernCare was faced with the lack of a permanent facility from which to serve its patients. Credit Union ONE became aware of their issued, and donated the use of an office building and equipment to FernCare to use for its free medical clinic. The donation resulted in FernCare reducing its’ operating expenses and created a permanent and expanded operations base from which it could provide critically needed medical care.

“Amongst all of the great credit union projects to help communities across Michigan, we were selected as most outstanding, said Gary Moody, President/CEO of Credit Union ONE. Being recognized by our peers as being socially responsible for our community is a significant accomplishment for our organization.”

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

The Lights are ON at FernCare

Ferndale, Michigan – After three years of fundraising, the lights are on and FernCare Free Clinic has moved into its permanent home at 459 East Nine Mile Road in Ferndale.

FernCare President Ann Heler said, “As we move into our permanent space, we are extremely grateful to Credit Union ONE. We would not be here, at 459 E. Nine Mile, if they had not supported the free clinic project with their offer to us to consider one of their properties as the clinic site and then work with us to make that a reality. The clinic site is another example of Credit Union ONE’s policy of being a good neighbor in the communities they are part of. The individuals we have worked with at the credit union really made us smile…..their enthusiasm for the clinic often matched ours!”

In a fanfare of festivities, the Clinic will officially cut the ribbon and welcome the community to celebrate its Grand Opening on Saturday, October 8, 2011. Events will get underway at 10:00 a.m. beginning with a ribbon cutting, followed by speakers, including: Congressman Sander Levin, Credit Union ONE President/CEO Gary Moody, Ferndale Mayor Dave Coulter, and FernCare President Ann Heler. An open house will continue throughout the day for the community.

According to Gary Moody, President/CEO of Credit Union ONE, “Supporting a non-profit community organization is a natural fit for us. The shared values of people helping people make FernCare and Credit Union ONE perfect partners. Having a permanent home is the final step in the opening chapter of what is a great story of community spirit, perseverance, and good people doing good works. We are pleased to be a small part of what is already an important and valuable community asset, especially in this time of such great need for health care services.”

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