Saturday, May 12, 2012, marks the return of the National Association of Letter Carriers’ “Stamp Out Hunger” food drive. In 2012 the nation’s largest one-day food drive is celebrating its 20th anniversary. This year they are looking for more help than ever to feed people in communities across the United States, many of whom have nowhere else to turn.
In the Puget Sound, Stamp Out Hunger partners with several agencies to distribute food, including Food Lifeline, one of SMCU’s Feel Good Checking community partners. Food Lifeline is an award-winning organization that works to provide food to area food banks and other groups working to eradicate hunger. (more…)
Of all the Cooperative Principles, Principle #3 just might be our favorite. Why? Because the idea of “member economic participation” is really what sets a credit union apart from a for-profit commercial bank. It means that the more you participate in your co-op, the more you should benefit from the co-op’s financial success. You know… (keep reading)
SMCU partners with local businesses to offer financial services as a benefit to their employees. It’s free, and these Select Employer Groups (SEGs) receive exclusive promotions, educational workshops and personalized visits from SMCU’s Business Development Specialists. SMCU’s newest SEG, Feet First, is Washington’s only non-profit that works to ensure that all communities throughout the state… (keep reading)
Young Adults As you might imagine, parents of minor children are at the top of the list of those who probably need life insurance. If one “breadwinner” were to pass away, life insurance payments could make it possible for the survivor to maintain the family’s quality of life, send the children to college, and continue… (keep reading)
This year, Seattle Metropolitan Credit Union awarded ten $2000 scholarships to member-applicants seeking higher education. SMCU’s scholarship program honors our founder, Tony Marino, and his commitment and many contributions to his credit union and community. This year, each scholarship was awarded to students who demonstrate a similar commitment in the areas of academic standing, financial… (keep reading)
