Community Connections
Investing in Our Community
Whether it's corporate sponsorship for nonprofits, free financial education for adults and high school students,
or employee volunteer efforts, Corning Credit Union is committed to making a positive and lasting difference in the
lives of our friends and neighbors. Our understanding of the needs and challenges of the people we serve has helped
to strengthen our ties to the community.
Staying connected to the community has made CCU a leading financial institution. Our activities generally focus
on four areas we feel are important to the community's well-being:
- Financial Literacy for Adults and Young People
- Education and Youth Programs
- Affordable Housing and Home Ownership
- Programs Benefiting Disadvantaged Families
Partnering. Investing. Building. By providing the right financial tools and lending our support, we are working
with our local communities to create a solid foundation for the future.
Corning Credit Union KidZ Fest 2008
We are committed to expand the relationship between CCU and our community. To educate and inspire a healthy and safe community for our children by investing in educational and fun community events. To increase awareness of how the actions, of both children and adults, affects the environment and communities in which we live.
CCU held its second annual KidZ Fest on September 13 in Corning, NY at the main office on Pulteney St. This free event featured educational exhibits as well as inflatables and crafts for kids of all ages. Raffles took place over the course of the day with all proceeds benefiting Big Brothers Big Sisters. The raffles raised over $1,200.
Adult Education Initiatives
Free StraightTalk® Seminars feature nationally known consumer advocate Remar Sutton. All seminars are
open to the public and are held in the spring and fall each year. Topics such as Home Buying, Fraud Prevention, and
Car Buying Tips are presented in a casual and informative manner.
High School Programs
CCU has also partnered with Remar Sutton to provide an innovative educational program to teach financial fitness
to high school students. The website program, designed by young people for young people, is called
"IsThatSo?" and can be found in the "Member Resources" section
of our website. Each year hundreds of students benefit from this program, which is taught in the classroom and
utilized throughout the school year.
Volunteer Efforts
Whether it's blood drives or walking miles for Multiple Sclerosis, our team of employees contribute over
one thousand hours of community service each year. We encourage our team of employees, from those just joining
CCU to the most seasoned executives, to enrich their lives by participating in volunteer programs.
Support beyond Volunteerism
CCU makes significant financial contributions which benefit local nonprofit organizations and youth programs.
Some of these organizations include Meals on Wheels, Habitat for Humanity, Junior Achievement, Little League, and
many more.
