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

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 - We Stand Ready to Work with You!

Ferndale, Michigan - Many of us have heard the news reports on the potential budget cuts and we understand that this may affect our members who work for the federal government. 

Credit Union ONE is ready to help these members work through the financial difficulty that may occur from possible furloughs. 

Please call us at 1-800-451-4292 if you have been affected by the furloughs and need assistance.  Or, if you prefer, you can visit your local branch.

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

OU Women’s Basketball Team Scores with Credit Union ONE

Oakland University Women's Basketball Coach Anne Hafeli

receives $375 check from Kevin Trembath, Branch Manager

of Credit Union ONE Oakland University Branch

Ferndale, Michigan – The Oakland University (OU) sports teams were recently involved in a Varsity Sports Smackdown, and the results are in: The OU Women’s Basketball Team has taken the honors!!

Geared as a way to engage with Oakland University students, the “Smackdown” was used to generate awareness of Credit Union ONE as the university credit union of choice and to connect with student groups and give them the opportunity to earn funds for their organization.

During the month of March, members and friends had the opportunity to vote for their favorite Oakland University Varsity Sports team by liking the Credit Union ONE Campus Branch page on Facebook and voting for their favorite team on the page, with the winning team receiving a cash prize. Anyone opening an account at the Credit Union ONE Campus Branch could also receive an additional 100 votes for the team of their choice. Teams were encouraged to spread the word to their families and friends to boost their vote total. The votes were tallied and the team with the most votes was declared the winner, receiving a check from Credit Union ONE for $375.00. 

Anne Hafeli, OU Women’s Basketball Coach said, “We thank Credit Union ONE for their donation to the Oakland University Women's Basketball Program.”

When asked about the sweepstakes, Kevin Trembath, Branch Manager of Credit Union ONE Oakland University Branch said, “This sweepstakes was a win-win for everyone.” “For Credit Union ONE, it engaged the current fans of the Credit Union ONE OU Facebook page and it also gave more visibility to our OU Campus Branch. For our student members, we were able to give back to them and show them that their causes are important to Credit Union ONE.”

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

Advocacy ‘Key’ for Credit Union ONE



Kieran Marion, Michigan Credit Union League vice president of legislative

and regulatory affairs, introduces political activism panelists Steve Dedene,

left, of Credit Union ONE, Lon Bone of Genisys CU and Cheryl

Sclater of ELGA CU.



Ferndale, Michigan – As an advocate for its members, Credit Union ONE is always concerned about political issues and how they may affect the membership of the credit union.

At the Michigan Governmental Affairs conference held on April 9-10th in Lansing, over 125 credit union leaders convened to hear from their state legislators and to discuss issues that are pertinent to credit unions.

One of the highlights of the conference was a panel discussion on political activism and how to create and foster a culture of advocacy for employees and members of credit unions. Credit Union ONE had the honor of being one of three credit unions that were asked to be part of the panel based on the cutting edge advocacy initiatives that it is currently using.

Credit Union ONE launched an internal advocacy blog for its employees late in 2012 that keeps them abreast of the latest developments on the political front, as well as gives them the opportunity to take part in reaching out to legislators to either thank them or ask for their support when necessary. The credit union also reaches out to its members and gives them the information they need to contact lawmakers about important credit union issues, and to keep them informed with impactful information. Lastly, as part of the media strategy of the credit union, legislators received every news release that is issued by the credit union to keep Credit Union ONE top of mind with them.

Said Steve Dedene, Manager of Compliance and Regulation at Credit Union ONE, “Our employees and members really appreciate being kept up to date on political issues and the opportunity to be able to correspond with our governmental representatives. Advocacy is a key initiative for the credit union, and the response from the legislators in regards to our efforts has been phenomenal.”

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