REDWOOD CREDIT UNION GIVES BACK

On Oct. 17, Redwood Credit Union joined credit unions around the world in celebrating International Credit Union Day, a day for credit unions
to reflect on their history and commitment to serving their members and communities.
Redwood Credit Union honored International Credit Union Day by donating 25 cents per card transaction to local nonprofits each time members
used their RCU Visa debit or credit cards on Oct. 17. In total, $56,434 was donated to five nonprofit partners across six counties: Marin (Community
Action Marin); Lake and Mendocino (North Coast Opportunities); Napa (UpValley Family Centers); Sonoma (La Luz); and San Francisco (Larkin
Street Youth Services). This represented a 15% year- over-year increase, RCU’s largest ICU Day donation to date. All of the multi-service nonprofit recipients specialize in empowering communities, providing job training and offering financial wellness education. These partners ensure access to resources, training opportunities and empower individuals to make informed financial decisions, ultimately leading to greater financial stability.

RCU, a founding Giving Marin Partner, also hosted federal, state and local officials and their staff at its Cleveland Avenue offices in Santa Rosa on Oct. 17 to provide education about the benefits credit unions provide to the communities they serve. “International Credit Union Day celebrates the positive impact and unique role credit unions play in communities every day,” said RCU President and CEO Brett Martinez. “We’re honored to be part of an industry that supports financial empowerment and is passionate about investing in the well-being of our members, team members
and communities.”