Credit union donates to local non-profits

DOWNEY - Downey Federal Credit Union has collected more than $1,700 since launching its DFCU Cares program in January.The program allows members to choose one of three preselected charities to donate $5 of their new membership fee. Charities include Arc of Los Angeles and Orange Counties, the Southeast Area Animal Control Authority (SEAACA) and Downey PTA HELPS. A group of DFCU managers visited the organizations last month to present checks totaling six months' worth of donations. SEAACA received $710, Arc $670 and Downey PTA HELPS $350. "As a community-based financial institution, DFCU enjoys supporting community members and organizations," said Barbara Lamberth, the credit union's president and CEO. "OUtside support enables these organizations to provide valuable services within the Downey community. We welcome the opportunity to improve our community's resources." The Arc services people with intellectual and developmental disabilities by procuring services for children and adults. The Arc trains people to lead productive lives and advocates the passage of state and federal legislation. For more information, go online to thearc.org. SEAACA provides a local approach to animal control with education classes; spay, neuter and adoption services; and helps reunite lost pets with their owners. Field services are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, for regular and emergency calls. See seaaca.org for more information. Downey PTA HELPS is a community program sponsored by local residents and businesses. Staffed by volunteers, the program provides meals and dental services for more than 600 Downey families. Clients must live in Downey or have a student in the Downey Unified School District. Details are online at dusd.net/helps.

********** Published: Aug. 1, 2013 - Volume 12 - Issue 16