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Creating Positive Change, Together

By Donald J. Mills, President/CEO, Alpena Alcona Area Credit Union

Giving back to the communities doubt provide much-needed Not only does giving back to
that we serve is the foundation of support to further strengthen our the communities that we serve
our cooperative spirit. Our focus communities which, in turn, aids in create positive momentum within
on the philosophy of “People future growth and financial security. the community, it also creates
Helping People” is what sets positive energy within the credit
credit unions apart from other Credit union team members and union. Team members take pride
financial institutions — we strive volunteers are passionate about in working for an organization
to strengthen our communities. investing their time and abilities that places a strategic focus on
We take an active role to provide to make a difference. We work giving back to their community —
financial education opportunities together to create positive change, a place that gives them the
and work with various local thereby giving our community opportunity to be directly involved
organizations to help meet the members the security of knowing in numerous community projects.
needs of our community through that their cooperative is there for Working together, we can make a
volunteering and monetary them, especially during challenging tremendous impact on the lives of
contributions. These efforts no times in their lives. our community members.

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