Submitted by America’s Credit Union – America’s Credit Union (ACU) was awarded a $1,500 Armed Forces Financial Network (AFFN) matching grant for 2015 as part of AFFN’s Military Community Support Program. The combined contribution of $3,000 was donated to the Captain Meriwether-Lewis chapter of AUSA, for the second annual Zombie 5K Run.
Since ACU’s beginning in 1954 they have been an active part of the credit union community. ACU has participated in the AFFN Matching Grant Program for the past four consecutive years, and collectively our organizations have contributed $15,000 to our US Service Members and their families through this unique partnership in giving. Ken Leonard, ACU President/CEO, said “our young soldiers and the growing veteran community need ways to have fun and engage with each other in a less serious manner, as well as learn about the unique programs AUSA has to offer.”
About Captain Meriwether-Lewis Chapter of AUSA
The Association of the United States Army is a non-profit educational organization that has worked to support all aspects of national security while advancing the interests of America’s Army and the men and women who serve. AUSA provides numerous Professional Development Opportunities at a variety of events both local and national. Membership is open to everyone. For more information, visit www.ausa.org.
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 www.AFFN.org
About America’s Credit Union (ACU)
Providing financial services to thousands of military personnel and their families for over 62 years. For more information about ACU visit www.youracu.org.
