Georgia Credit Union workers ringing the bells for Salvation Army

Georgia Credit Union Salvation Army — *Georgia Credit Union employees Jessica Namynanik and Heather Bulloch.*

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Credit Union of Georgia helped kick-off the Salvation Army’s Bellringing season during the 2020 Red Kettle Kick Off at the Salvation Army location on Waterman Street. Although things look a little different this year it did not stop the excitement for another season of bellringing with a new donation option! Credit Union of Georgia has proudly supported the Salvation Army throughout the years and is excited to continue to get more involved by having their own kettle this year. Credit Union of Georgia was proud to present a check of $1,250 to support the cause. Additionally, Credit Union of Georgia employees volunteered to ring the bell for their very own sponsored kettle at Kroger on Cherokee Street this month.

Due to the ongoing economic impacts of COVID-19, the need of thousands of local families is even greater this holiday season. The Salvation Army of Metro Atlanta is expecting a 155% increase in requests for assistance this holiday season. Because of this, the Virtual Red Kettle has been created so everyone has the ability to rally around our community.

Credit Union of Georgia not only donates each year, but fundraises throughout the year for The Salvation Army as well as other local nonprofits. Vice President of Information Technology, Tom McNutt is currently serving on the Board of Directors for The Salvation Army Marietta Corps. Employees at the Credit Union are excited to not only continue fundraising for charities within the branches, but also volunteer to be a bellringer for The Salvation Army. “Growing up I loved being able to drop my coins in the red kettles during the holiday season- it felt so good to give back! I’m proud to be a part of an organization that values giving back to the community and allows me to volunteer,” said Kathy Winiarczyk, Business Development Representative.

Make sure to stop by the red kettles within the community this season – swipe your card or drop coins and bills into the kettle to donate. Donations collected directly impact more than 57,000 people in metro Atlanta each year through homeless services, youth enrichment and anti-trafficking programs. Credit Union of Georgia works hard throughout the year fundraising for local charities. To learn more how you can give back to your community with Credit Union of Georgia follow along on social media and www.CUofGA.org for their latest fundraising efforts.