Here at SMCU, giving back to the community we serve is more than just a goal; we make it a priority. One way we give back is through Feel Good Checking™. For every Feel Good Checking account opened, we donate $20 to one of our seven non-profit community partners, who are chosen each year by… (keep reading)
Join SMCU on September 29 at the Run Around 5K. Not a runner? No problem. The race is non-competitive, and plenty of participants will be walking rather than running. Proceeds will be donated to the Associated Recreation Council who supports youth scholarships at Rainier and Van Asselt Community Centers for at-risk youth and low-income families.… (keep reading)
The NCBA’s Annual Meeting & Co-op Conference will be taking place in Seattle from October 2-5. The conference is held each year for cooperative leaders from all business sectors to gather ideas and share best practices with others. One major highlight of this year’s conference is the SLICE reception, where an exciting line-up of co-op… (keep reading)
Take a look at the next six people you see. According to statistics one of them struggles to put food on their table. A startling 1 in 6 people (and 1 in 4 children) right here in Western Washington are at risk of going hungry. Nearly 49 million people nation-wide are uncertain of where they… (keep reading)
Seattle Tilth, one of our Feel Good Checking partners, is hosting its 25th Annual Harvest Fair on September 8th. This free event includes workshops, demonstrations, and fun activities for all ages that educate the community on creating a healthy local food system. Supporting local farms is a great way to fuel our local economy and… (keep reading)
This year’s SMCU-sponsored professional, Jan Wanot, attended Washington Business Week at Western Washington University as a “Company Advisor.” In this role, Jan guided a student team through an interactive, real-world business simulation, helping them to develop leadership skills. Below is a photo of Jan with his team of ten students:
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… (keep reading)