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People Helping People

At CU SoCal, we take the credit union philosophy of "people helping people" to heart. As an owner of CU SoCal, you can be proud of the support you help provide to positively impact the lives of those in the communities we serve.

Southern California's Helping Hands (SCHH)

Founded in 1997 by CU SoCal employees, SCHH is a charitable organization driven by the vision of treating Southern California's needy families with dignity and respect while providing the necessities of life.

Proceeds from our Annual Golf Tournament (SCHH's flagship fundraising opportunity) help make our Annual Food Drive and Holiday Gift Event possible. For the past Christmas season, 99 families were helped by gifting clothes, toys, household appliances and other items. A total of $12,000 in gifts was distributed. We invite you to learn more about our Holiday Gift Event. Upcoming Events: -Fundraising Rummage Sale Whittier branch Sunday, May 18, 8 a.m. - 2 p.m. Click HERE for more details about SCHH

CU SoCal Member Relations Committee

Comprised of CU SoCal employees, our Member Relations Committee meets each month to support a number of charitable organizations and community events, including homeless and domestic abuse shelters, community outreach programs for health and education, local museums, music programs and elderly assistance. For the year 2007, we've proudly given more than $27,000 to our communities.
 

January	$5,450	July	$1,500
February	$2,050	August	$2,600
March	$2,300	September	$1,420
April	$2,200	October	$1,995
May	$2,255	November	$2,200
June	$1,550	December	$2,400
2007 Total	$27,920

Student Impact Grant (SIG) Program

Each year, CU SoCal awards individual grants of up to $300 to local teachers through its SIG program. These grants fund the creativity of educators as they enrich the lives of their students, and have been used for class projects, technological purchases, even expanded physical education programs. Take a closer look at our SIG program, as well as a list of our 2007 recipients.

American Cancer Society's Relay for Life

2008 is the sixth year that CU SoCal will be forming a team consisting of employees, family members and friends participating in the Annual 24-hour event.  In 2007, CU SoCal raised more than $10,000 for the Relay for Life of Whittier and of Fullerton. Relay is much more than just a walk...it's an important opportunity for us to celebrate those who have battled cancer and won, as well as to remember those who are no longer with us.  Funds raised during this event support the fight for a cure.

Interested in joining CU SoCal's Helping Hands team? Please call Bruce Hargrave at 866 CU SoCal, ext. 1361.  Here are the dates and locations we'll be participating in for 2008:

Relay for Life of Whittier - June 7 & 8
Relay for Life of Fullerton - June 21 & 22