Credit Unions are built on the philosophy of "People Helping People," and CDC FCU strives to uphold this message by being an active member and partner of our community. Because We Care is a community-based outreach program built on the standards of growth, compassion and empowerment. Specifically, the program allows us to help those who are in need of educational, volunteer, or financial support. It is important to CDC FCU that we help serve those in our direct community of North Atlanta.
Because We Care is a unique way we can spread the "CDC FCU message" to members of the community, various volunteer organizations, governmental figures, media outlets, and even the general public.
Some opportunities for community efforts include playground builds, elderly assistance, charity walks and more. Whether you're passioniate about running a 5K or assisting with repairs, CDC FCU has an event scheduled, which needs your help!
Serving the Community:
CDC FCU employees "adopted" a home for the 5th Annual MLK, Jr. Service Project. The project directly helps fixed or low-income senior citizen homeowners in the Decatur, Georgia Community by contributing building supplies and professional services for home repairs and yard work. For more information, click here to view
press release.
CDC FCU is a long-standing supporter of Children's Miracle Network: Credit Union's for Kids. Through fundraising efforts in 2006, CDC FCU raised over $10,000 for this non-profit organization. Click here to view press release.
CDC FCU employees join together in an effort to preserve Dunwoody Nature Center, a nearby community park. The project directly helped refurbish, develop, and preserve 22 acres of land in DeKalb County, Georgia on Saturday, March 17. Click here for more information about this event.
CDC FCU employees hosted the first annual car wash event to raise funds for Children's Miracle Network (CMN), a non-profit organization. The event, raising over $300, will be contributed towards CDC FCU's grand total donation in 2007. For more information, click here to view press release.
CDC FCU walkers participated in an effort to raise awareness and money for the March of Dimes' annual WalkAmerica event. The walk consisted of a five-mile radius around Stone Mountain Park. The CDC FCU team raised funds by selling sneaker cutouts and by collecting donations. Click here to view press release.
In the spirit of bringing the DeKalb community together, Lakeside High School football fans and CDC FCU employees gathered for the homecoming game sporting the schools purple and gold colors. CDC FCU is one of the main sponsors for the 2007-2008 football season. And, on Friday, September 28, CDC FCU President and CEO, Betsy Mercier, was presented the game ball. Click here to view press release.
In partnership with the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) Chapter of the Federal Managers Association (FMA), CDC FCU organized a golf tournament, which resulted in over $12,000 being raised for academic scholarships. Click here to view press release.
Other Press Releases:
2008 - Credit Union lending partnership helps disabled mother purchase home
2007 - CDC FCU First-Time Homebuyer Grant Increases to $1 million
2007 - CDC Credit Union Packs 2,000 Meals for Atlanta's Seniors and Critically Ill
2007 - Volume in DCA loans places CDC FCU among top lenders in state
2007 - First Georgia Credit Union to Offer FHLB's First-Time Homebuyer Program
2007 - CDC Federal Credit Union Brands Community Service Project: Because We Care
2006 - CDC Federal Credit Union Earns Best Practice Award in Mortgage Lending
Click here for Community Giving Guidelines
If you have any sponsorship requests or are aware of volunteer opportunities within the North Atlanta Community, click here or forward your information to:
CDC Federal Credit Union
Attn: Marketing Department
2301 Parklake Drive, N.E.
Atlanta, GA 30345
