Credit Union for Kids
“Credit Unions for Kids” is the brand under which America’s credit unions fundraise for Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals. Since Credit Unions are member-owned, not-for-profits, their main focus is their members and their community. Credit unions are driven by the philosophy of ‘people helping people”, and their support of CMN Hospitals is a great example of the ways credit unions give back and support their communities.
In fact, since the creation of the Credit Unions for Kids brand in 1996, the credit union industry has raised over $120 million for affiliated children’s hospitals – over $10 million in 2013 alone! – making credit unions the third largest “corporate” contributor to Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals.
The credit union community has established a wonderful legacy at hospitals across the country, funding breakthrough research, numerous programs and services and construction of new facilities. Fundraising activities run the gamut from major events to online giving campaigns to paper balloon icon sales.
In the Albany market, DOCO Credit Union is the primary Credit Union that fundraises for Children’s Miracle Network. In 2017, they are taking funds year round in the incubator they have set up in their lobby, and also selling CMN football icons for $1 to all customers during January and February. We are thankful for DOCO’s support.
