SAN RAFAEL, CA — Marin County Federal Credit Union recently donated $1,000 to each of three local organizations through its “Good Plastic” credit card donation program.

“Our recipients are as dedicated to serving the community as we are,” said Elesja Ingwersen, President/CEO. “We’re pleased we can help them help others.”

As part of its “Good Plastic” program, the credit union donates a portion of its net credit card income to select charitable and community groups. Members know the more they use their Visa card, the more the credit union is able to donate. The designated recipients are:

• Marin County Food Bank Provides nutritious food for local families in difficult circumstances;
• Marin Advocates for Children Conducts abuse prevention programs and acts as an advocate for abused/neglected children;
• Marin Humane Society Arranges pet adoptions and provides care, rehabilitation and veterinary support services.

Maria Custer (right), Marin County Food Bank Site Administrator, receives a $1,000 donation presented by Elesja Ingwersen, President/CEO of MCFCU.
Elesja Ingwersen (center), President/CEO of MCFCU, presents a $1,000 donation to the Marin Humane Society’s Nancy McKenney (left) and Chief Executive Officer and Sheryl Cardoza, Chief Development Officer.
Cyndy Doherty (right), Executive Director of Marin Advocates for Children, accepts a $1,000 donation on behalf of her organization from Elesja Ingwersen, President/CEO of MCFCU.

Stan Rowan, Chairman of the credit union’s Board of Directors said, “Our credit union is owned and directed by the people of this community, and these are the types of causes they’re interested in. We feel helping out is part of being a good neighbor.”

To learn more about the “Good Plastic” program, call 415/ 499-9780 or visit www.MarinCU.org. Marin County Federal Credit Union was founded in 1963 and has $52.2 million in assets and more than 4,300 members. Anyone who lives, works or worships in Marin County may join.

SAN RAFAEL, CA — Marin County Federal Credit Union has kicked off its “Good Plastic” campaign, where 1% of the credit union’s Visa Credit Card net income will be donated to three local non-profit organizations.

“We knew we wanted to establish a way to give back and let members participate, so this seemed like the perfect way to do just that,” said Elesja Ingwersen, MCFCU President / CEO.

Members can use their Visa Credit Card as they normally would and the credit union will handle all the tracking. The three chosen beneficiary organizations are the Marin Community Food Bank, Marin Advocates for Children and the Marin Humane Society. According to Ingwersen, “We’ve guaranteed each organization a minimum donation of $1,000. Of course, we hope it will be even more!”

Marin County Federal Credit Union was founded in 1963 and has $48 million in assets and more than 4,000 members. It offers a complete line of loans, federally insured savings, 24-hour electronic access services and more. Anyone who lives, works or worships anywhere in Marin County may join. Call 415/ 499-9780 or visit www.MarinCU.org for information.

SAN RAFAEL, CA — Marin County Federal Credit Union has donated more than $500 to the Marin Community Food Bank, based in nearby Novato.

“Many people are unaware of the hunger problem in Marin County,” says Elesja Ingwersen, President/CEO. “We want to thank our members for helping us make a donation while also raising awareness.”

For each Holiday Loan members took out last fall, the credit union donated $10 to the local food bank, which distributes food to a network of pantries, provides free meals for seniors and children, and distributes holiday food boxes to needy families.

“We appreciate the donation greatly,” said Phil Lastreto, Associate Director of the food bank. “It will help us continue to focus on providing fresh fruits, vegetables and other nutritionally rich food, which are often more costly to obtain.”

Marin County Federal Credit Union was founded in 1963 and has $48 million in assets and more than 4,000 members. It offers a complete line of loans, federally insured savings, 24-hour electronic access services and more. Anyone who lives, works or worships anywhere in Marin County may join. Call 415/ 499-9780 or visit www.MarinCU.org for information.