MyGeorgia Credit Union recently donated to the Habersham and Hall County United Ways. Each agency received $2,700 as part of the credit union’s commitment to helping the communities it serves.
“I can’t think of a better way to kick off the New Year,” says MyGeorgia Credit Union President and CEO Joe Foster. “By donating to United Way, we’re able to help people from all walks of life in the Northeast Georgia community we call home.”
A long history of giving back
Foster says he’s proud of how the MyGeorgia staff came together over the last few months to raise money to support their United Ways. He says their efforts clearly demonstrate that “the support of families in the communities we serve is a priority.”
Founded in 1971, MyGeorgia Credit Union has a long history of “Helping People Afford Life.” Beyond the loans, accounts and services it extends to its more than 20,000 members across 12 counties in Northeast Georgia, the financial institution routinely gives back in big and small ways. Last June, the credit union hosted blood drives at four of its branches. For Thanksgiving, it sponsored Thanksgiving meals for two local families. And over the holiday season, its branches served as a drop-off location for Toys for Tots and its staff members made sure a local family of nine had a very Merry Christmas.
United Way’s 2-1-1 initiative
United Way has a toll-free community service phone line to help individuals and families connect with the services they need. By dialing 211, people can access resources that can put food on tables, sharpen and edit resumes, keep lights on or even provide clothes after a house fire so families can keep moving forward.
United Ways are locally operated by boards of directors from within their communities. The boards grant funds to programs and agencies that provide services to meet the needs within those communities. The Habersham County United Way supports 20 different non-profits while United Way of Hall County supports 21.
Foster encourages others to follow MyGeorgia’s example and make a donation to either Habersham County United Way or United Way of Hall County.
