This June, Allied Federal Credit Union employees donated $266.28 to help the city’s homeless at the Arlington Life Shelter. This shelter provides food, housing and education to guide homeless families back to financial independence. Staff donations were part of the Credit Union’s Casual for a Cause program.

Casual for a Cause allows employees to dress casually at work in exchange for donations to different local causes each month. An employee committee selects the causes and in June the committee chose the Arlington Life Shelter, because its mission aligns with that of the credit union – providing financial solutions and resources that help members become financially independent.

 “Our entire credit union industry was founded on the idea of people helping people. This is what credit unions do,” said Stephanie Rivera, Branch Manager and committee member. “It hurts our hearts to know there are people in our communities who cannot afford the basic human needs of shelter and food. We are in a position to help them, and that’s what we’re doing with this donation.”

If you are interested in pursuing community development projects contact Sarah Ramos at smramos@afcumail.com.