SMCU is proud to partner with several local organizations working to make our community a better place to live. You can help them by opening a new Feel Good Checking^TM account. When you do, SMCU will donate $20 to the partner of your choice. They get funds to continue their important work. You get a checking account with great benefits and the chance to be a member of a credit union that shares your principles.

To learn about the great work these groups are doing read below and visit their website by clicking on their logo.

	PAWS is a champion for and dedicated to the welfare of all kinds of animals. They work to place companion animals into good homes, provide medical assistance and rehabilitation for injured and orphaned wildlife, shelter and adopt homeless cats and dogs, and to provide education to make a better world for both animals and people. Learn More
	Since 1975, Seattle Children’s Theatre has provided children of all ages access to professional theatre, building a lifelong interest in the arts. Their programs focus on theatre education and empower young people to make new discoveries about themselves and the world around them. Learn More
	Youth in Focus’s mission is to empower urban youth, through photography, to make positive choices for their lives. They provide free photography classes designed to build a sense of self-worth, social skills, artistic sensibility, and self-expression. Learn More
	Seattle Tilth is dedicated to inspiring and educating people to garden organically and conserve natural resources. Titlh produces a host of programs to help the would-be urban farmer to optimize their space and get the most from their available resources. Learn More
	Seattle Young People’s Project is a youth-led, adult supported social justice organization that empowers youth to express themselves and to take action on the issues that affect their lives. SYPP believes that although young people cannot vote, they can use their voices to bring social change. Learn More
	Lifelong AIDS Alliance is an organization that empowers people living with or at risk of HIV or AIDS and other chronic conditions to lead healthier lives. They provide health insurance so people can get the care they need, cook and deliver healthy meals, and ensure people have a safe place to live. Learn More
	Food Lifeline is a non-profit organization dedicated to ending hunger in Western Washington. Food Lifeline makes every penny count. 90% of the food received from local, state and national contributors is donated, allowing nine dollars worth of food to be provided to hungry people for every dollar donated. Learn More