DONATIONS

Citizens Equity Federal Credit Union, Peoria, Ill., has raised $16,000 during the "Partners in Peace" luncheon for the Center for Prevention of Abuse. The event recognizes individuals in Central Illinois who have furthered the Center's mission of eliminating interpersonal abuse and violence in the community. Rebecca Lobo of the WNBA's New York Liberty team was the keynote speaker. Parishioners Federal Credit Union, Torrance, Calif., has raised $14,234 through its credit card program. The donation check will be returned in income to Parishioners FCU sponsor parishes. The 1999 donation is a 19% increase compared to 1998. PFCU has $30 million in assets and serves 6,451 members. Jeanne D'Arc Credit Union, Lowell, Mass., has raised $30,000 for the March of Dimes. Over the course of the year JDCU staff and members contributed by purchasing paper sneakers, chocolates, adopting "Healthy Baby" bears and participating in WalkAmerica. Since 1939 the mission of the March of Dimes has been to improve the health of babies by preventing infant mortality and birth defects. JDCU has $360.6 million in assets and serves 28,546 members. St. Mary's Bank, Manchester, N.H., has donated $500 to Manchester Neighborhood Housing in support of Neighborfest. Neighborfest, which began three years ago as a small block party by residents, celebrates pride in the revitalization of the neighborhood. St. Mary's Bank has $339.6 million in assets and serves 42,740 members. Oakland County Chapter of Michigan Credit Unions , has donated $3,000 to the Habitat for Humanity of North Oakland. The donation will be used to purchase a piece of property in the city of Pontiac. Sunmark Federal Credit Union, New York, has raised $1,045 for WalkAmerica, the March of Dimes' annual fund-raiser. Proceeds are used to support lifesaving research and community programs that help prevent birth defects, low birthweight and infant deaths. Sunmark FCU has $135.7 million in assets and serves 28,328 members. Weyerhaeuser Employees Credit Union, Longview, Wash., and Cowlitz Public Employees' Credit Union have teamed up to donate their time to give "Financial Fitness" classes to local area high school seniors. The classes will provide basic knowledge about credit cards, checking accounts, and student loans. In addition, WECU has awarded $1,500 in scholarships to ten students.