Community Events
Committed to Our Communities…Updated 02/22/2010
With the credit union philosophy of "people helping people" in mind, RCU participates in a number of programs to help our local communities.
Recent Events
American Heart Association’s
"National Wear Red" Day
February 5, 2010
Thank you for celebrating the American Heart Association’s (AHA’s) National Wear Red Day with Redwood Credit Union (RCU). Our Members and employees raised over $500 for the AHA during this special event. RCU is a proud supporter of the AHA’s initiative to raise awareness and prevention of heart disease. For more information on the Go Red movement and how to stay heart smart, please visit goredforwomen.org.
- RCU Employees Go Red! - February, 2010
Sonoma County Human Race
Breakfast of Champions
February 2, 2010
RCU is excited to participate in the upcoming Human Race in three Counties (Sonoma, Marin, and Mendocino) on May 8, 2010. To kick-off the Sonoma County effort, RCU attended the Sonoma County Human Race Breakfast of Champions. For more information on this effort please visit www.humanracenow.org.
Laguna de Santa Rosa Foundation’s
Tree-A-Thon
January 9, 2010
RCU volunteers fueled by RCU’s Green Committee planted native trees and shrubs in the Santa Rosa Wetlands at the Laguna de Santa Rosa Foundation’s Tree-A-Thon. Thanks to this effort, over 850 trees were planted that day.
The Center for Volunteer and Nonprofit Leadership of Marin’s
Heart of Marin Awards
January 7, 2010
RCU was proud to sponsor the Center for Volunteer and Nonprofit Leadership of Marin’s Heart of Marin Awards. This event recognized outstanding Marin nonprofits, leaders, and volunteers.
Salvation Army
Food and Gift Drive Distribution
December 23, 2009
RCU volunteers assisted the Salvation Army distribute food and gift donations to local families. Many of these donations came straight from our Members and employees. In total, the Salvation Army assisted over 7,000 people.
Sonoma County’s Secret Santa Program
December 19, 2009
RCU proudly supports Sonoma County’s Secret Santa program as a corporate sponsor and volunteer supporter. On December 19, 2010, RCU volunteers spent the day wrapping gifts that were later distributed to children in Sonoma County.
Salvation Army
Bell Ringers
December 19, 2009
RCU volunteers rang the Salvation Army kettle bell all day on Saturday, December 19 in an effort to support families during the holidays. In total, RCU raised $510!
Holiday Donation Programs
Your Generosity Makes a Difference
Thank you RCU Food and Gift Drive supporters! All toy and non-perishable food donations made it to our local non-profits in time for the holidays. Your support benefitted many families in need during the 2009 holiday season. We are grateful for your commitment to our communities.
RCU Supports United Way!
The employees and Officials of Redwood Credit Union are proud to support United Way with an annual employee giving campaign and participation in the United Way Day of Caring effort in 3 Counties. In 2009, RCU employees donated over $75,000 to United Way to assist local non-profits, and in 2008 RCU was recognized with United Way of the Wine Country’s prestigious “Spirit of the Wine Country” award.
A Helpful Resource: 2-1-1
Need assistance with employment services, health and medical issues, counseling, food, shelter, child or senior services, or other personal concerns? Call 2-1-1!
Children’s Miracle Network
Redwood Credit Union (RCU) is proud to support Children’s Miracle Network (CMN), whose mission is to generate funds and awareness programs in partnership with and for the benefit of member hospitals/foundations and the children they are privileged to serve. RCU’s President & CEO, Brett Martinez, has been instrumental in raising funds for Children’s Miracle Network through his service on the Credit Unions for Kids National Advisory Board and as the Chair of the 4th Annual CU for Kids Wine Auction, which raised over $175,000 for 11 Children’s Miracle Network affiliated hospitals in California and Nevada. CMN funds are distributed locally to the Oakland Children’s Hospital, where North Bay and Greater Bay Area children are treated for a variety of medical conditions and have access to a regional pediatric medical center with specialized staff and facilities able to treat rare illnesses and health problems.
RCU is a Proud Celebrate Community Partner
Redwood Credit Union (RCU) is proud to be affiliated with the Celebrate Community program designed to celebrate Sonoma County's past and future while also increasing community awareness and support for local nonprofit organizations. As we begin our 59th year of service to Members, RCU remains committed to our mission to give back to the communities we serve. Our partnership in Celebrate Community provides a rewarding means of contributing to local nonprofit efforts that shape and define Sonoma County. Join us in building a better community.
Celebrate International Credit Union Week
RCU’s 15 full service branch locations celebrated International Credit Union Week with an ICU Week tabletop complete with giveaways, raffle, coloring contest for the kids, educational material and more!
American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life – Sonoma County, September 12 and 19
RCU volunteers set up camp at Maria Carrillo High School in Santa Rosa, and Casa Grande High School in Petaluma to participate in this 24-hour event raising money and awareness for cancer research.
RCU’s 3rd Annual Shred-A-Thon, August 15
RCU was happy to hold its 3rd Annual Shred-A-Thon and invited Members and non-Members to shred their sensitive information while learning about the latest trends in identity theft through a free onsite seminar. In total, RCU assisted over 560 attendees shred well over 7 tons of sensitive information (the equivalent of saving 74 full grown trees).
Human Race, May 9
The Human Race is an event that raises money for a variety of local non-profits. RCU Participated in 3 Counties – Sonoma, Marin, and Mendocino, raising over $3,700 for our local non-profits!
Petaluma Butter & Eggs Day Parade
Saturday, April 25, 2009
For 28 years, Petaluma has celebrated its rich agricultural roots with a festive parade focusing on the poultry and dairy industries that made Petaluma the 6th largest city in the state a century ago. This year’s parade theme was “Recycle, Re-Use & Remember” to honor the town’s traditions of turning chicken coops into art studios and grain mills into offices, and to focus on the community’s passion for recycling, re-using and taking care of the environment that has taken such good care of us.
RCU Sponsors Giants Baseball on KNBR
Redwood Credit Union was proud to sponsor the KNBR radio broadcast of San Francisco Giants baseball.
2008 Community Programs
2007 Community Programs
