Credit Union ONE signs agreement with Mexican Consulate



(L to R) Credit Union ONE President/CEO Gary Moody signs

agreement with Consul of Mexico Vicente Sanchez-Ventura

Ferndale, Michigan – Credit Union ONE and the Consulate of Mexico in Detroit have partnered to provide educational events related to financial literacy in the local Hispanic community.

The partnership was formalized by signing an agreement, but is part of an on-going collaboration between the credit union and Mexican government to benefit of the community.

“Mexican citizens who have strong family ties to the community regularly move between the U.S. and Mexico to follow work. It is critical they understand how to establish account relationships to make deposits, save, budget, and in many cases move funds to relatives in Mexico. This is about providing resources to this community so that they can make safe, secure, and low cost financial choices that will best serve their needs,” said Gary Moody, President and CEO of Credit Union ONE.

Credit Union ONE is among a small group of credit unions that accept the Matricula Consular de Mexico card as identification to open an account. Credit Union ONE hopes acceptance of this card, and its deeper partnership with the Mexican government to provide financial literacy will open up more opportunities for members in the Southwest Detroit area.

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 hosts financial literacy presentation with Representative Howrylak

(Left to Right) District 41 Michigan State Representative Martin Howrylak

and Credit Union ONE Berkley Branch Manager Danny Blevins

Ferndale, Michigan – Educating the community is part of the missions for credit unions, and Credit Union ONE was honored when asked by District 41 Michigan State Representative Martin Howrylak to give a presentation on building and protecting credit.

A group of Mr. Howrylak’s constituents gathered at the Clawson Community Center on Saturday, May 18th to hear a presentation given by Berkley Branch Manager Danny Blevins.

Following the presentation staff was on hand to answer questions from the audience and to provide further information.

“We appreciated the opportunity to join with Representative Howrylak and provide educational information to those in the community looking for this type of resource,” said Danny Blevins, Credit Union ONE Berkley Branch Manager. “We look forward to other opportunities such as this to make a difference for community members.”

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 honors Beaumont Health System staff

As part of Hospital Week, Beaumont Hospital,Troy staff member

Alicia Barnhart received the Grand Prize of an iPad Mini from Matt

Lahr, Branch Manager of Credit Union ONE Beaumont Troy Branch

Ferndale, Michigan – Credit Union ONE was proud to honor all Beaumont Health System staff in May by celebrating them, giving away gift cards at each hospital location and an iPad Mini to one lucky winner throughout the campuses.

Close to 700 entries were received for the drawing, and Alicia Barnhart of Beaumont Hospital, Troy was selected as the winner.

"This was a very nice gesture by Credit Union ONE to honor Beaumont staff,” said Alicia Barnhart. “I was very surprised and excited when I received the good news.”

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

Document shredding day a success at Credit Union ONE



Credit Union ONE member Paul Jaboro participated in the Document

Shred Day held at the Sterling Heights Branch of Credit Union ONE

 Ferndale, Michigan – When important information gets into the wrong hands it can be devastating for those affected.

In an effort to help their members and the community at large, Credit Union ONE recently held a document shredding day at their Sterling Heights Branch location. Over 100 people turned out on Saturday, May 18, 2013 to protect themselves from identity theft and fraud by shredding more than 4,000 pounds of confidential personal and business documents.

Documents containing information such as social security numbers, addresses, account information, financial records or personal data, can be stolen and used to open lines of credit, use existing credit cards or to falsify personal information. Shredding documents that contain private information can protect individuals and businesses from fraudulent use of confidential data.

Along with the shredding, members also had the opportunity to donate to the Beaumont Hospital Royal Oak Children's Hospital through the Children's Miracle Network. Approximately $150 was collected for the hospital.

“Every year Credit Union ONE provides this valuable service for our members as safe and convenient way to dispose of unneeded paperwork," said John Kozich, Executive Director of Community Relations for Credit Union ONE.

Working closely with Shred Corp., the industry-leading company that donated their time and equipment to provide secure on-site shredding services, Credit Union ONE coordinated the three-hour event for their members. The shredded paper waste collected was taken away for recycling into paper towel.

"This is an awesome way to to help and remove important papers, and I am happy my credit union has this service available for members," said Credit Union ONE member Paul Jaboro.

Credit Union ONE, headquartered in Ferndale Michigan for seventy-five 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 Awards Detroit Medical Center Hospital Week Grand Prize Winner





Sandra Dawkins (center) winner of iPad Mini receives her prize
from Dr. Mildred Matlock (left) COO of Detroit Receiving

Hospital and Ruth Reed (right) Branch Manager of Credit Union
ONE Detroit Receiving Hospital

Ferndale, Michigan – Credit Union ONE celebrated Hospital Week at Detroit Medical Center (DMC) Hospitals in May, and is pleased to announce the winner of its’ annual giveaway.

During Hospital Week Credit Union ONE was onsite at the various hospital locations thanking hospital staff and giving them the opportunity to enter into the drawing for several $50 gift cards and the grand prize of an iPad Mini. Employees also had the option of entering the drawing online.

Over 1,000 entries were received for the drawing, and employee Sandra Dawkins of Detroit Receiving Hospital was selected for the Grand Prize.

Ms. Dawkins, a long-time hospital employee and Credit Union ONE member was very happy. She commented she has been a Credit Union ONE for close to thirty years, and felt this was almost like a retirement gift, as she is getting ready to retire from the hospital in a very short time.

"We are proud to have been affiliated with the DMC Hospitals over the past thirty years and to be able to honor and celebrate the work that these individuals do on a daily basis for the good of our communities", said Gary Moody, President/CEO of 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