COLUMBUS, Ind. — Centra Credit Union has announced that, along with its members, it has raised more than $52,000 to support local children in need. These donations were provided through the Holiday Giving Program, which collects monetary donations for local non-profits and then Centra purchases gifts for children in need during the holidays.
“Every donation, big or small, helped provide meaningful assistance to a family in need during the holiday season,” Centra President and CEO Rick Silvers said. “This is just one way that we live out the credit union philosophy of ‘People Helping People.’ I’m truly grateful for each donor.”
Donations from each community Centra serves support different organizations. This year’s program raised a total of $52,866. Local beneficiaries included:
- Columbus Firemen’s Cheer Fund: $5,523.96
- Salvation Army Columbus: $5,523.95
- Columbus Shop with a Cop: $5,523.96
- Salvation Army Shelbyville Corp: $2,507.45
- Decatur County Shop with a Cop: $974.18
- Fraternal Order of Police – Cops & Kids Jackson County: $9,379.05
- Good Samaritan Food Pantry North Vernon: $4,370.99
- Shop with a Cop – Brown County: $843.54
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