Wednesday, January 14, 2015

ACU Awards Second Matching Grant


America’s Credit Union (ACU) was awarded a second 2014 Armed Forces Financial Network (AFFN) matching grant for the year as part of AFFN’s Military Community Support Program. The combined contribution was donated to RallyPoint6.


(L to R): Amy Tiemeyer ACU’s Military Relations Liaison, Kenneth Leonard ACU’s President/CEO, Doug Pfeffer Director of External Relations, and Christian Seymour Triage/Scout for RallyPoint/6 

Since ACU’s beginning in 1954 they have been an active part of the credit union community. America’s Credit Union has participated in the AFFN Matching Grant Program for the past three consecutive years, and collectively our organizations have contributed $12,000 to our US Service Members and their families through this unique partnership in giving. Ken Leonard, ACU President/CEO, said “Sincere collaboration and support is the best way to impact both our members and our growing veteran community.” 

About RallyPoint/6
RallyPoint/6 was established a Coordinated Network unique to Washington State Service Members, Veterans and Military Families. RP/6 currently includes more than 70 partner providers from public, private and independent sectors working together through the auspices of a Community Convening Location “One-stop-Shop” to connect resources and deliver services to veterans and military families in more efficient, effective, positive ways. RallyPoint/6 is Committed to developing a unique answer to better-serving its veteran families by designing a collaborative solution while remaining mindful of the unique characteristics and needs of veterans, military families and the community of service providers.  For more information on RallyPoint/6 or 9881 Bridgeport Way SW, Lakewood, Washington 98499. 

About Armed Forces Network (AFFN)
An Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) Network founded in 1985, co-owned by The Defense Credit Union Council and the Association of Military Banks of America, serving over 352 defense credit unions and military banks, 93 million card holders, at over 500,000 ATMs and 2 million merchant/retail locations globally. To learn more about AFFN, please visit here. 

About America’s Credit Union (ACU)
Providing financial services to thousands of military personnel and their families for over 61 years. For more information about ACU visit here.
 

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