Make a difference while you shop for Back-to-School supplies

Published by: Kim Connor

August 11, 2021 | Ohio Credit Union Foundation

Funding for scholarships and grants come from a variety of sources including events, organizations, and individual donations. Every dollar contributed funds credit union programs, projects, and initiatives that financially empower individuals and strengthen credit unions. Do you want to help make a difference each time you shop online?

Amazon will donate .05% to the Ohio Credit Union Foundation on eligible purchases at no cost to you, and who doesn’t shop Amazon these days! Simply follow the instructions below to select “Ohio Credit Union Foundation” as your charity of choice and activate AmazonSmile in the app.

How it works:

  1. Open the Amazon app on your phone
  2. Select the main menu (=) & tap on “AmazonSmile” within Programs & Features
  3. Select “Ohio Credit Union Foundation” as your charity
  4. Follow the on-screen instructions to activate AmazonSmile in the mobile app

The Foundation utilizes these funds to provide scholarships to credit union members furthering their education, grants for community programs and activities supporting financial literacy, as well as disaster relief, and professional development grants. Thank you for supporting the Foundation as we continue to exemplify the credit union philosophy of People Helping People.

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