TUSTIN, Calif. – SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union participated in the credit union industry’s annual Development Education (DE) Day of Service, joining forces with credit union teams from around the world to complete a day of community service.
This designated day is for alumni who have completed the Credit Union Development Education (CUDE) program to use their training individually or collectively to complete a project to improve the lives of others. Projects support the key areas where credit unions make a difference, including helping others overcome barriers to financial well-being in the areas of health, housing, hunger, access to credit, transportation, diversity and equity.
SchoolsFirst FCU team members volunteered at Second Harvest Food Bank’s Harvest Solutions Farm in Irvine, Calif., along with other volunteer groups from the region. Together, they harvested 6,000 pounds of fresh produce, which will be delivered throughout Orange County to college food pantries, senior centers, homeless shelters and other community groups that help those who may be experiencing food insecurity.
“The annual DE Day of Service is a powerful reminder of what makes the credit union movement so special,” said Diana Kot, Vice President, Membership Development & Advocacy at SchoolsFirst FCU. “Each year, our team members proudly give of their time, talents and passion to make a meaningful difference in the communities we serve. It’s a true reflection of our commitment to the people helping people philosophy that drives everything we do.”
For more than 40 years, the CUDE program and its international alumni network have transformed the culture, strategy, outreach and impact of the credit union movement by inspiring people to live the credit union difference.
