San
Jose, CA, USA -- The Santa Clara County Federal Credit Union
(http://www.sccfcu.org)
is pleased to announce another successful year for its Teddy Bears on
Patrol holiday program. This year, Teddy Bears on Patrol was able to
bring 2,100 stuffed bears to cheer up needy children.
For
more than 20 years, County Federal has sponsored the Teddy Bears on
Patrol Program along with local law enforcement agencies, school
districts, and organizations such as Santa Clara County Social
Services, Parents Helping Parents, and the Rosa Elena Childcare
Center (part of Respite & Research for Alzheimer's Disease). The
program was created to bring joy to children suffering from trauma or
illness.
"The
holiday season is a time of caring and sharing. Giving needy children
their own teddy bear to love and comfort is our way of showing we
care about our kids," said Rebecca Reynolds Lytle, President and
CEO of County Federal. "This has been a highly successful
program over the years and our law enforcement and medical
professional partners get just as much joy out of this tradition as
we do. There's nothing that brings more joy and comfort to a child in
need than a teddy bear."
New
teddy bears were donated from mid-October to mid-December at County
Federal branches. Cash donations were also accepted from County
Federal members, as the credit union arranged to have bears purchased
on their behalf. This year, County Federal employees held an internal
challenge and were able to raise more than $1,000 in two hours to
purchase even more teddy bears for the kids.
For
more information, visit http://www.sccfcu.org/teddy.
About
Santa Clara County Federal Credit Union
For
more than 68 years Santa Clara County Federal Credit Union has been
bettering the lives of county, city, and school employees and
affiliated organizations. In addition to maintaining a passionate
commitment to provide knowledgeable financial solutions to its
members, County Federal also maintains an extensive community
outreach program, providing educational support through its
scholarship program and dedicating time and resources to a variety of
regional non-profit organizations. County Federal offers a
comprehensive line of financial products and preferred rates and is
committed to empowering, enriching and enhancing members' financial
lives.
For
more information, visit http://www.sccfcu.org.
Media
Contact:
Marilyn
Avalos
Santa
Clara County Federal Credit Union
408.282.0782
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