Seeking to aid the state's battered economy, Arizona State Credit Union said it has launched what it calls the "first ever social media Website" designed to assist laid off state, university and other employees find jobs.
"HelpingAZ.com will serve as a forum allowing open dialogue in an effort to foster community building," said the Phoenix CU. "People will be able to share leads for current job openings and opportunities, as well as find links to beneficial resources based on visitor postings."
Other tools on the website include up-to-date state budget information, unemployment benefit information, money saving tips and financial assistance, "all developed by active online community participants," said the $1.3 billion CU.
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"Since 1951 our founding philosophy has been that we will be a strong community leader with a commitment to help our members and those in need, during good times and bad times," said David E. Doss, president/CEO. "The credit union created HelpingAZ.com to help build a strong community of people helping people-we invite you to join, become involved and take action."
The CU noted that it has developed its own "custom online financial assistance programs to help state and university employees through budget cuts and free financial assistance programs available to all members."
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