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CHFCU Partnered with Nordstrom Community CU, Mill Town CU, Mountain Crest CU, NW+ CU, and SnoCope CU to make a joint donation including $1,559.71 and many supplies from the Dawson Place Wishlist!
Dawson Place: Making a Difference
Recently, CHFCU donated $1,000 to Dawson Place child Advocacy Center, supporting their mission of safety, justice, and healing for child abuse victims.
Dawson Place is a non-profit organization providing safety, justice and healing to victims of child physical and sexual abuse, assault and neglect. They provide every service needed for victims and their families to receive the help they need all in one child-friendly localized place. It minimizes the number of times a traumatized child has to tell a heartbreaking story, by bringing each needed professional for a case into one building, reducing the trauma a child experiences.
CHFCU has committed to fundraising on behalf of Dawson Place each summer, please keep an eye out in our lobby for donation boxes during the summer months if you would like to contribute! Dawson Place accepts year round cash donations or items from their wish list, learn more here!
Boys and Girls Club and Youth Baseball in Full Swing!
Hey, Batter, Batter! This year CHFCU proudly sponsored two youth baseball teams: one through the Snohomish County Boys and Girls Club and another select team in Stanwood, each receiving $500 toward jerseys and team expenses! If you see our teams out there make sure to give them a CHFCU cheer!
Community Highlights: 2023/2024
December 2023 we contributed $500 to the PGCA - Providence General Children's Association, as well as volunteer hours during their annual Community Day/Teddy Bear Lunch and Annual Gala, our commitment will continue this December!
December 2023, when the Arlington Food Bank was robbed of holiday meals, we responded by purchasing $500 of local beef to help replenish their supply.
July 2024, we volunteered and donated to Skagit Valley Regionals Annual Golf Par-Tee Fundraising Tournament. This tournament raised approximately $1.2 million for the Skagit Valley Regional Hospital Family Birth Center.
November 2023, we supported the local nurse's strike by providing snacks, hand warmers, and offering special loans for those in need.
Together, we are building a stronger, more supportive community.
Our Kids, Our Future: Local Schools Back in Session
We support our educators! This year, the credit union proudly donated essential classroom supplies to a first-year teacher and local elementary school. Our contributions included 40 headphones, 48 spiral notebooks, 144 colored permanent markers, 200 color sentence strips, and various classroom decorations. Together, we’re dedicated to fostering and inspiring and well-equipped learning environment for students.
Coming Soon, My First Nest Egg: Empowering Youth Through Financial Education
We are proud to announce our brand-new partnership with My First Nest Egg, The My First Nest Egg App gives parents the tools they need to grow their kids into successful adults. The creators are two moms, Nicolle and Annie, who spent hundreds of hours consulting with behavioral and psychological experts about how to instill necessary life skills in children. Using what they learned, they built the My First Nest Egg app for other families searching for an age-appropriate solution to teach financial literacy. My First Nest Egg helps you get your kids to make their beds, put on their own shoes, and get in the car on time while learning that compound interest can make or break financial success.
In partnership with My First Nest Egg, we're bringing dynamic tools and activities to FIVE local elementary schools in four of the Counties we serve, this includes easy to use premade lesson plans and content for teachers to incorporate, as well as free access to the My First Nest Egg app. In addition, our younger members and their parents will now have FREE access to the app filled with daily activities and exciting incentives to foster a healthy relationship and understanding of finances from a young age. At Community Healthcare FCU, we believe that children are our future, and financial literacy is crucial for their future goals and success. Let's build a brighter tomorrow, one lesson at a time.
YES! We Are Still Moving!
We are thrilled about the purchase of our first building and this great milestone for the credit union. While we had aimed to move in by the end of summer, unforeseen circumstances have slowed the remodeling process. Rest assured, we will keep you all updated on our progress and move date. Thank you for your patience and understanding during this transition.
Thank You!
Dear Members,
On behalf of the board of directors and our dedicated staff, I want to extend our heartfelt gratitude for your unwavering loyalty and membership with our esteemed credit union. Your support has been the cornerstone of our community initiatives and philanthropic efforts, making a significant impact possible. We would not be here were it not for each one of you.
We understand that change can be challenging, and with new leadership, some things have indeed shifted. However, I want to assure you that these changes are made with your best interests in mind. Our goal is to enhance our services and continue our strong commitment to you and our communities.
We remain steadfast in our mission to support you and your financial health and well-being; we plan to grow and stay relevant during these challenging economic times. Our pledge is to expand our reach and provide exceptional support to as many members as possible.
Thank you for your trust and partnership.
Sincerely,
Kristin Christy, President/CEO