The $362 million First Commerce Credit Union in Tallahassee, Fla., raised morethan $10,000 for the Capital Region YMCA to help support youthdevelopment in the community.

First Commerce collected donations by selling Champions forCharity T-shirts, encouraging its 37,600 members to donate, andhosting a variety of fundraisers such as a community yard sale,bake sales, ice cream socials, team member breakfasts, raffles anda chili contest.

“This promotion was all part of a plan to raise awareness andencourage the community to financially support the very importantwork of the YMCA,” said Cecilia Homison, president/CEO of First Commerce. The Yworks to nurture the potential of children, promotes healthy livingand fosters a sense of social responsibility

As part of the YMCA promotion, First Commerce CU partnered withthe Florida State University Seminoles football team and SeminoleIMG Sports Marketing to offer FSU fans a chance to win abehind-the-scenes access to the Seminole football program for aday.

The winners will receive a private facility tour, lunch in theathletic cafeteria and attend a practice. They also won pre-gameaccess and game tickets to the Florida State-Florida football gameon Nov. 24.

“Partnering with First Commerce was a wonderful experience,”said Ken Franklin, YMCA CEO. “They are dedicated and passionateabout the work they do both in business and in the community.”