Credit Union ONE Marches for Babies

(on left) March of Dimes Walkers of Team Credit Union ONE raise $554.31 for

the Traverse City event.  

(on right)  Lucky winner, member Daniel Ladd receives his gift basket from

Traverse City Credit Union ONE Branch Manager Tamara DePonio.

Ferndale, Michigan – Just recently, the Traverse City branch of Credit Union ONE joined local community members in the annual March of Dimes March for Babies.

Held on Saturday, May 5th, more than 300 people participated in the 5 mile walk held in Traverse City. Organizers of the walk estimate that more than $115,000 was raised during the event. The goal of this annual event is to raise money to fund research to prevent birth defects, premature birth and infant mortality.

Several Traverse City Credit Union ONE employees, along with Board Member Gail Westover, participated in the walk. To add to their fundraising, the branch also put together a beautiful basket holding locally themed gifts, that was raffled off. Credit union members received entry into the basket drawing for each dollar contributed to the March of Dimes. Between generous donations from members and contributions made to the walkers, Credit Union ONE raised $554.31 for the cause.

The lucky winner of the basket was Daniel Ladd, a Munson Medical employee. Ladd was thrilled to learn that his name was pulled as the winner.

“It was so energizing to participate in such a worthwhile national initiative at the local level," said Gail Westover, Credit Union ONE Board Member. “I was proud to be a part of the community-focused Credit Union ONE team and raise funds to support the "kids"."

Nationally the Walk has taken place every year since 1970 and an incredible $2 billion to benefit all babies, has been raised. This year, more than 7 million people will join their family, friends and colleagues in 900 communities across the nation to support the cause.

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 warmed by great enthusiasm



Credit Union ONE walkers joined with close to 1,100 other
walkers to assist those with heat-related emergencies



Ferndale, Michigan – A team of approximately 32 Credit Union ONE staff and family members walked this year in the 22nd Annual Walk for Warmth which was held on Saturday, February 11, 2012 at the Great Lakes Crossing Outlets in Auburn Hills.

The Walk for Warmth is an annual event that raises funds and promotes awareness of the emergency needs of low-income people. All funds raised benefit those who face heat-related emergencies during Michigan’s harsh winters.

This was a milestone for Credit Union ONE, participating in the event for the last five years.

“We are extremely pleased that our team of walkers has grown so much over the past year,” said John Kozich, Executive Director of Community Relations for Credit Union ONE. Our staff is very enthusiastic about this very worthwhile cause and looks forward to participating each year.

Collectively, Credit Union ONE contributed over $600 to the Walk for Warmth, which included walker pledges and a corporate donation made on behalf of everyone that walked.

In 2011, over 524 families and 778 individuals were assisted by the Oakland Livingston Human Service Agency (OLHSA) with funds from Walk for Warmth, and the need is even greater this year. As always, 100 percent of all proceeds go back into the community.

Although the final numbers have not been received by OLHSA yet for this event, over $84,000 has already been collected, with more coming in daily.

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 Has Heart

(L to R) Juanita Reid, VP of Development, DMC Detroit Receiving Hospital

Patti Kukula, VP of Development, Detroit Medical Center

Garrett Simpson, Physician/Patient Liaison, DMC Harper/Hutzel

Lynn Torossian, President, DMC Huron Valley-Sinai Hospital

Reginald Eadie, M.D., President, DMC Detroit Receiving Hospital

Mike Duggan, President & CEO, Detroit Medical Center

Carey Bartkowiak, System Project Manager, Detroit Medical Center

Joel Kahn, M.D., Medical Director of DMC Wellness Program, Detroit Medical Center

Ferndale, Michigan - When the Detroit Medical Center told Credit Union ONE that they were participating in the American Heart Association 2011 START! Heart Walk and were looking for a sponsor for their t-shirts, Credit Union ONE was pleased to be able to make the commitment for support. 

Established more than seventy years ago, Credit Union ONE has a long history of giving back to the communities in which their members work and live.  

 This year, the Detroit Medical Center had 780 walkers who raised more than $65,000 in donations participate in the event.

"We are proud to have contributed to this very successful event for the Detroit Medical Center," said Gary Moody, president/ceo of Credit Union ONE. 

The Walk, held on May 14, 2011 at Ford Field in Detroit, Michigan joined thousands of people from across Michigan to walk for a critical cause, the fight against heart disease, the number one killer of men and women in the U.S. 

 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

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

Credit Union ONE Hits Stride as they Walk for Warmth

Ferndale - A team of approximately nineteen Credit Union ONE staff and family members participated in the 21st Annual Walk for Warmth, held on February 27th at the Palace of Auburn Hills. Walkers collected pledges, and Credit Union ONE donated to the cause on behalf of each employee that walked. This is the fourth year that Credit Union ONE has participated in the local event.

The Walk for Warmth is an annual event that raises funds to help Oakland County families keep the heat on in their homes during the cold winter months.

“Our employees are pleased to be part of this worthwhile cause, which reaches out to those in our community in a time of need,” said Gary Moody, Credit Union ONE President and Chief Executive Officer.

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/

Join Credit Union ONE as they prepare to Walk for Warmth

Ferndale, MI - Employees of Credit Union ONE are gearing up in preparation for the 21st Annual Walk for Warmth which will be held on Sunday, February 27, 2011 at the Palace of Auburn Hills.  Walkers are collecting pledges, and Credit Union ONE will donate to the cause on behalf of each employee that walks.

The Walk For Warmth is an annual event that raises funds and promotes awareness of the emergency needs of low-income people. All funds raised benefit those who face heat-related emergencies during Michigan’s harsh winters.  From raising $1,500 in its first year to over $180,000 last year, Oakland Livingston Human Service Agency (OLHSA) keeps the most important detail intact: 100 percent of all proceeds go back into the community.

Help keep your friends and neighbors warm by joining Credit Union ONE on Sunday, February 27, 2011 for OLHSA's Walk for Warmth - Oakland event, a community favorite fundraiser for over 20 years.

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 www.cuone.org