‘Pay It Forward’ campaign by United Federal Credit Union helps Nevada charities and families
United Federal Credit Union was pleased to donate more than $2,300 to local families and organizations in northwest Nevada as part of the 2021 Pay It Forward initiative.
As part of Pay It Forward, United provided $20 to every employee to give to a needy individual, family, or organization of their choice. Many departments and branches combined funds and even added their own financial contributions to create a more substantial donation, further demonstrating the passion Team United has for its members and communities.
Organizations supported by United employees in northwest Nevada in 2021 include: Nevada Kids Foundation, Reno Cancer Foundation, JUSTin Hope Foundation, Holiday With a Hero, Karma Boxes and The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention.
Collectively, United employees donated more than $19,300 to 54 different families, individuals, and community organizations across the six states where branches are located.
The Pay It Forward program began in 2008 with a request from employees that they use the money otherwise spent on internal holiday celebrations to help people in the community.
United President/CEO Terry O’Rourke credited the company’s culture and the dedication to service by employees for the Pay It Forward program’s continued growth and success.
“The thought and consideration each individual and department puts into thinking how these dollars can offer extra help during the holiday season for a family, an organization, or other members of the community is remarkable,” said O’Rourke. “This was another year filled with challenges for our friends and family across the country, but when Team United saw a need, they found a way to offer a helping hand.”
For the second year, United employees participated in a virtual meeting to hear more about how each department utilized the charitable funds. Employees used technology to share their stories and promote the spirit of giving during the holiday season.
“We are proud to be part of the communities in which we live and work in Carson City, Reno and Sparks,” said Meredith Williams, United Regional Vice President. “Team United lives the credit union philosophy of people helping people every day of the year, and are fortunate to be able to give back even more to our neighbors during the holidays. We hope United’s Pay It Forward campaign helps spread a little cheer at this time of year.”