When Unity Catholic Federal Credit Union heard that Pope Franciswould be auctioning off a Harley Davidson motorcycle, thecooperative took notice.
|The $71 million credit union in Parma, Ohio, was inspired tolaunch a promotion for motorcycle loans. In return, Unity Catholic FCU said it willthen make a donation for each loan to feed the hungry in theGreater Cleveland area.
|Last week, several news outlets reported that Pope Franciswould seek bids on the 1,585cc Harley-Davidson DynaSuper Glide. Harley Davidson presented the motorcycle to thePope in 2013 in celebration of thecompany's110th anniversary.
|The bike is embellished with a signature on the tank thatreads “Francesco.”
|Proceeds from the auction will go toward therenovation of a hostel and soup kitchen in Rome operated by theCatholic charity Caritas Roma, according to the credit union.
|“With each motorcycle loan we do, we're following our ownmission of helping members save money with this low rate,” saidTamlyn Schervish, CEO of Unity Catholic FCU. “And we're givingback to those in need with $100 per loan for area food banks.”
|Unity Catholic FCU's donations will be sent tothe community in which each member lives to ensure all fundsstay with local organizations, according to the credit union.
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