COMMUNITY EVENTS

Saugus Federal Credit Union, Wakefield, Mass., held a Red Cross Blood drive at its main office in Saugus. Several staff members donated blood or helped Red Cross Collection Specialist Cindy Goddard. Saugus residents also visited the main office to donate blood.

Eaton Family Credit Union, Euclid, Ohio, held its fifth annual member appreciation day. Eaton Family raised over $200 at the event for Rainbow Babies & Children’s Hospital, an organization the credit union has supported for the past seven years. Members who attended the event had the chance tow in a three-day and two-night trip provided by MotorCars Honda. Kids were provided multicolored pencils and pinwheels. Oldies music was provided by Cameron Zwagerman from WELW 1330 AM Radio. State Rep. Kenny Yuko and Euclid Mayor Bill Cervenik stopped by to visit with members.

South Division Credit Union, Evergreen Park, Ill., held a free shred day event. South Division sponsored the event in conjunction with the credit unions statewide and locally with the village’s farmers market. Accurate Document Destruction Inc., South Division’s commercial shredder, brought in a bonded truck that shredded the documents. Those who attended the event were also given information about identity theft and how to protect against it. Participants also registered to win a free heavy-duty home shredder.