Peach State Federal Credit Union has launched a foundation to help improve the lives of those living in its service area.
The Peach State FCU C.A.R.E.S. Foundation is a 501(c)(3). The foundation will raise money to support education, the arts, and charitable organizations in need of funding. In-kind donations, such as needed supplies and materials, in addition to contributions to area food banks, will also be made.
The C.A.R.E.S. Foundation is supported by the Peach State C.A.R.E.S. VISA® Debit Card program as well as contributions from outside donors. For every purchase made with a Peach State VISA® Debit Card, the credit union will donate a nickel to the C.A.R.E.S. Foundation.
Since the debit card program’s inception in July 2019, members who used their Peach State VISA® Debit Card to make purchases have helped contribute more than $850,000 to education, the arts, and other charitable organizations.
“We believe we have a responsibility to help improve the lives our of our neighbors. We can achieve this goal through the C.A.R.E.S. Foundation, which will be able to support our communities for years to come thanks to our C.A.R.E.S. VISA® Debit Card program,” says Demitra Houlis, Peach State’s Chief Administrative Officer and Foundation President.
Anyone interested in donating the C.A.R.E.S. Foundation should email [email protected] or call 855.889.4328.
Peach State Federal Credit Union is a $661 million credit union that serves more than 61,000 members in Georgia and South Carolina. Peach State has branches in Athens, Augusta, Carnesville, Cornelia, Decatur, Evans, Gwinnett, Jefferson, LaFayette, Lawrenceville, Loganville, Monroe, Suwanee, Toccoa, Trion, Watkinsville, Winder, and Young Harris.
To learn more about how Peach State cares, visit https://www.peachstatefcu.org/Stories/Peach-State-CARES.
