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Message 2024 COMMUNITYIMPACTREPORTElevate Community. Create Opportunity.
Our impact centers around the belief that financial stabilitystarts with addressing basic human needs. Before people can feel financially empowered, they need a safeand secure home with food in their pantry. As a community-based financial institution, we make it apriority to always look out for the greater good of ourcommunity in everything we do.This year, our incredible team didn’t just talk about making adifference; they rolled up their sleeves, donated their time, andworked hand-in-hand with our community to tackle food andhousing insecurity and promote financial literacy.
7,503 Community Impact Hours in 20241,874 Volunteer Events264 Team MembersIt’s more than a Vibe,It’s a movement.
COMMUNITYPARTNERS115+ NEW2024 Community Impact Program Highlights61% of Impact Hoursdedicated to Food & Housinginsecurity.239 Impact Hours across52 Financial Literacyevents, reaching over1,000 communitymembers of all ages.April was our mostimpactful month with376 volunteer events
2024 Community Impact Program HighlightsCommunity Support32%Food Insecurity28%Housing Insecurity33%Financial Literacy3%Credit Union Development4%
Our team devoted 2,423 hours to housing-focused initiatives this year,working alongside Habitat for Humanity, Lighthouse, and Humble Design tosupport families transitioning out of homelessness. Our team members also participated in monthly volunteer events at HAVENof Oakland County, supporting their vital work in providing safe shelter andresources for domestic violence survivors.On our annual Impact Day, 1,195 volunteer hours went toward revitalizingparks and homes; a vibrant community starts with beautiful, welcomingspaces.In December, we teamed up with Operation Good Cheer and Humble Designto bring holiday gifts to 32 low-income individuals, making the season a littlebrighter for families who needed it most. Together with these incredible organizations, we made a tangible impact,helping families and individuals find stability and hope for a brighter future.Housing is more than just a roof over someone’s head—it’s the foundation forbuilding a life of security, opportunity, and dignity.Building Foundations: Reducingbarriers to safe & secure housing
This year, our team dedicated 2,076 hours to combat foodinsecurity in our community. Through partnerships withorganizations like Metro Food Rescue and Lighthouse, weensured that families in crisis didn’t have to choose betweenputting food on the table and paying their bills.Our Member Referral Program turned new accounts into 90meals each for Metro Food Rescue, proving that small actionscan lead to significant impacts.With local food pantries like Hospitality House, we sorted,packed, and distributed groceries, ensuring that every boxdelivered was a box of hope for a better tomorrow.Feeding Futures: Expanding local food initiatives
In 2024, we clocked 239 hours across 52 financial literacy events, reaching over 1,000 individuals.Whether we were teaching kids the basics of saving or guiding seniors on identity protection, thesesessions planted seeds of financial empowerment.A standout highlight? The South Lyon East High School Financial Reality Fair, where 360 students gota crash course in real-world budgeting and financial decision-making. We’re all about making financialeducation accessible, engaging, and impactful for every generation.Empowering Minds: Financial Literacy for All
None of this would be possible without the help and support of our members andcommunity partners. Thank you for your unwavering commitment touplifting our communities every day of the year.Your dedication makes a lasting impact, and we’re excited to continue deepening ourcommunity impact in 2025 and beyond.Together, we - Elevate Community. Create Opportunity.