PFCU Employees donate $8,006.00 to Habitat for Humanity of Ionia County

Ionia County faces a daunting challenge that many rural communities face: providing affordable homes, a vibrant community that also provides a “small-town” feel. Habitat for Humanity for Ionia County provides affordable housing in the hopes of rebuilding our community and building a stronger Ionia County.

Michele Makley, PFCU’s President/CEO sits on the Ionia Habitat for Humanity Board of Directors and is elated that the employees chose a charity recipient that she is so passionate about. “It was an easy decision to want to serve on the Habitat Board. Habitat provides a “Hand Up, not a Hand Out”. Makley said. She went on, “Habitat helps where there are needs which also aligns with the credit union philosophy of “People Helping People”. Everyone deserves a safe and affordable place to live and Habitat helps to provide that one house at a time. “

PFCU employees are given the option to wear jeans and tennis shoes throughout the year for a minimum donation automatically deducted from their paycheck. The monies collected accumulate and each quarter the employees choose a charity to donate to. In the fourth quarter of 2022, $8,006.00 was raised by employees.

About Ionia Habitat for Humanity: Habitat for Humanity of Ionia County is part of a global, nonprofit housing organization operated on Christian principles that seeks to put God’s love into action by building homes, communities and hope. Habitat for Humanity of Ionia County is dedicated to eliminating substandard housing locally and worldwide through constructing, rehabilitating and preserving homes; by advocating for fair and just housing policies; and by providing training and access to resources to help families improve their shelter conditions. Habitat for Humanity was founded on the conviction that every man, woman and child should have a simple, durable place to live in dignity and safety, and that decent shelter in decent communities should be a matter of conscience and action for all.

About PFCU: A full‐service financial institution with 13 locations from Flint to Caledonia, over 54,000 members and more than $750 million in assets. As a not‐for‐profit cooperative, PFCU is owned and governed by its members. Anyone who lives, works, worships, or attends school in the state of Michigan can join PFCU. To find out more visit www.pfcu4me.com.

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