Mazuma Credit Union holds children's safety clinic

KANSAS CITY, Mo. - Mazuma Credit Union recently held a safety clinic where the Kansas City branch of the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children photographed more than 60 children. "According to the United States Department of Justice, over one million children run away or are reported missing or abducted each year," said Mazuma CU Community Relations Director Dominique Campbell. "Since most parents do not have a clear head-and-shoulders photo of their child to give to the police in the event that the child is missing, Mazuma decided to assist with this problem." Free pictures were taken of Mazuma Money Bunny members and parents completed Photo Facts ID booklets which contains such emergency information as pediatrician's name, allergies and emergency contacts. The booklets belong to the parents and can be conveniently stored at home to update information. The Mazuma Money Bunny Club is offered to children up to age 12. To better learn the value of good saving habits children earn a Mazuma buck for every $5 they deposit into their Money Bunny account. Mazuma bucks can then be used to purchase Money Bunny prizes. As part of their membership children also receive quarterly newsletters, invitations to special events and a birthday card from Max the Money Bunny Club mascot. According to Campbell, Mazuma CU received a great positive response to the program. Mazuma CU has $196 million in assets and serves 47,077 members.