DENVER - October 2023 - Credit Union of Colorado recently held its annual Here to Help Day. More than 200 employees volunteered at 19 charitable, nonprofit organizations across the state. The credit union also contributed nearly $12,000 in cash and in-kind donations to support this year’s efforts.
“Giving back to the communities where our team members live, work and play is the heart of Credit Union of Colorado’s mission. Every day, our team members strive to live out this commitment,” says Terry Leis, Credit Union of Colorado CEO. “These efforts are amplified during our annual Here to Help Day when our credit union and team members collectively give back by supporting nonprofit organizations throughout the state to help make all of Colorado a little better.”
This year’s team of volunteers included Credit Union of Colorado board members, team members and friends and family. The nonprofit organizations supported this year spanned the state – from Fort Collins to Pueblo including the following:
Butterfly Pavilion
C.A.L.F Ranch
ECDC African Community Center
Kids Aid
Food Bank of the Rockies
Food for Hope
History Colorado
Jeffco Open Space
JJ’s Helping Paws
Mercy Housing
Movement 5280
Pikes Peak Suicide Prevention
The Powerhouse Science Center
Project C.U.R.E.
Pueblo Zoo
Ronald McDonald House
Spirit of the Sun
W.O.L.F Sanctuary
Weld Food Bank
“During Here to Help Day, Credit Union of Colorado team members in the Denver metropolitan area proudly donated their time and efforts to many organizations including Spirit of the Sun (https://www.spiritofthesun.org/), Food for Hope (https://foodforhope.net/) and the ECDC African Community Center (https://www.acc-den.org/),” explains Phil Smith, president of Credit Union of Colorado. “Our team members look forward to Here to Help Day every year and the opportunity to serve and make a difference in our community.”
Founded in 1934, Credit Union of Colorado (https://www.cuofco.org/) is one of the largest credit unions in the state and is deeply connected to the communities where its members live and work. The credit union’s “here to help” culture is demonstrated by its strong support of local communities through financial donations, promotional sponsorships and employee volunteerism.