Gun violence persists as a serious issue.

In his editorial, "A New Beginning," Michael Ogden asked the question, "How can credit unions earmark money for not only community emergencies, but for sponsorships, schools and cultural events?" In my opinion his question raises a bigger question: What is the role/mission of credit unions in their communities? I believe the new beginning is how credit unions engage in community outreach and what credit unions include in their advocacy to improve their communities and the lives of their members.

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