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Thanks to the Greater Oklahoma Chapter of Credit Unions for their generous donation of $5,000! The chapter raised these funds through its annual Festival of Trees, which drew more than 145 people, netted $24,446, and raised funds for the chapter. “The Festival of Trees is always one of my favorite events because of all it represents,” said Kasey Box with Tinker Federal Credit Union. “Seeing the thought and creativity that people put into these festive trees definitely puts me in the holiday spirit. But it’s even more meaningful to see the connection the festival fosters between credit unions.” Box continued, “We’re all collaborating to raise money for a great cause and to advance the credit union mission of people helping people. It’s just awesome.” The event was held at the Credit Union House of Oklahoma.

The holiday season is about community and care! 💕 With help from a Cornerstone Foundation Community Development Grant, Highway Alliance Credit Union delivered heartfelt Thanksgiving baskets to two member families in need. “One is a couple who have been part of our Credit Union community since 1987,” explained Jami Cobian, Operations Manager for Highway Alliance Credit Union. “The husband has been struggling with serious health issues, which lead to financial strain for the family. When we learned of their situation, we knew we had to step in and provide a helping hand. The basket we prepared for them was filled with Thanksgiving essentials - a cozy throw blanket, fall-themed home decor, and a $150 Walmart gift card to help cover essential needs.”

“The Central Arkansas Chapter of Credit Unions is proud to announce the tremendous success of our Mix & Jingle event, which raised $5,000 for the Cornerstone Foundation,” said Jennifer Webb, chapter president, and VP/community development officer at UP Federal Credit Union. “This event was more than just a party—it was a testament to the generosity and spirit of collaboration that defines our credit union community. It is inspiring to see how our collective efforts can create such a positive impact.” The credit unions attendance included UP Federal Credit Union, Fort Roots FCU, Pine Bluff Arsenal FCU, TruService Community Federal Credit Union, USEM Mena FCU, Natural State FCU, Diamond Lakes Federal Credit Union, Pine Bluff Cotton Belt FCU, Red River Credit Union (RRCU), Alcoa Community Federal Credit Union, UARK Federal Credit Union, and representatives from Cornerstone Resources, ACUA, Cornerstone Foundation, and many sponsors. “We are grateful to everyone who made this event such a success and look forward to continuing to make a difference, together,” Jennifer concluded.

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Happy Holidays from all of us at Cornerstone!🎉 To give our team time to celebrate, we’ve adjusted our hours: 🌟 Closing at 2 p.m. on Dec. 23 and Dec. 31 🌟 Closed on Dec. 24-25 and Jan. 1 We look forward to serving you in 2025!

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Holiday lights, warm gatherings, and… financial planning? 🎁 As we embrace the season of giving, we’d love to hear how you're managing your holiday spending.

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