Virginia Credit Union Supports Two Charlottesville Charities

Virginia Credit Union has made two $2,500 contributions to children’s health-related charities in Charlottesville.

Virginia Credit Union presented checks to Charlottesville’s Ronald McDonald House and the Piedmont Shrine Club of the ACCA Shriners on Monday, December 16.

The contribution follows the recommendation of an advisory council of Virginia Credit Union members from the Charlottesville area.

Ronald McDonald House Charities of Charlottesville is one of more than 337 Houses operating worldwide which offer hope, support and love to families struggling with children’s illness. The RMH offers a “home away from home” for these families from its location on 9^th Street SW.

The Piedmont Shrine Club of the ACCA Shriners is part of an international network that provides pediatric specialty care to children with orthopedic conditions, burns, spinal cord injuries and cleft lip regardless of the patients’ ability to pay. Local clubs offer transportation to Shriner Hospitals, funding and support.

Members of the Charlottesville Advisory Council Abby Tammen and Gene Goin meet with Virginia Credit Union officials and Rita Ralston, executive director of the Ronald McDonald House of Charlottesville (photo 1) and Brian LaFontaine and Goldie Tomlin of the Piedmont Shrine Club (photo 2).

A financial cooperative serving more than 285,000 members, Virginia Credit Union offers a variety of affordable banking services, loans, mortgages, and free financial education resources, with a focus on helping people be more confident with their finances. Virginia Credit Union is an equal housing opportunity lender and is federally insured by NCUA.