Video recap: Click on the video above to catch a glimpse of HZCU Go-Givers bringing cheer and encouragement to local seniors in 25 different assisted care facilities across four states.
HZCU Go-Givers Bring Good Cheer to Local Seniors
December 16, 2020: Horizon Credit Union closed for the afternoon on Tuesday, September 29 for the third annual Go. Give. Grow. company-wide community service event. At Horizon's largest community outreach event of the year, employees ventured out to bring cheer to local seniors at 25 different assisted care facilities in Washington, Idaho, Montana and Oregon.
Together, over 300 HZCU Go-Givers made cards, hosted festive window parades and delivered gifts to seniors who have been isolated for the majority of the year due to COVID-19.
Spokane, WA - Horizon Go-Givers prepare for a window parade at Regency at Northpointe Rehabilitation and Nursing Center
"We originally designed Go. Give. Grow. Day as a one-time event to make a big impact. But it was so popular with our team and it aligned with our values so well, we decided to make it an annual tradition"
- Jeff Adams, Horizon Credit Union CEO/President
This company-wide community service event brought employees, leaders and board members together to volunteer as a team - social-distance style.
Employees started the afternoon making thousands of hand-written cards. Some met up in branches and some made cards from home in online video meetings.
Groups then delivered cards and gifts to the care facilities and hosted festive window parades to connect with residents and bring them some good cheer.
Spokane, WA - Wendy Duncan, Director of Retail Services, creates handmade cards for St. Joseph's Care Center
Moses Lake, WA - Team members turned the Moses Lake branch into a creative space for some serious card-making for residents of Columbia Crest Center
A Touching 'Thank You'
"Thank you for sending those cards. This is the first time it's ever happened for my wife and I. It feels like somebody's standing in your corner that you don't even know. It was just so appreciated. It gave me a lot of hope and joy because I've been going through a lot of stuff physically. I just wanted to tell you that it's amazing what something like that can do. It touched my wife and I both and I don't know how to say thank you enough."
- Anonymous card recipient
Missoula, MT - Esther Cole crafting up some cheerful cards for residents at Hillside Health and Rehabilitation and The Auberge at Missoula Valley
The Sandpoint branch and contact center teams even got their pets in on the window parade fun! Each group made the day their own. From wearing festive masks to making balloon animals as gifts, each team made the most of the chance to volunteer and make a difference together.
Coeur d'Alene, ID - Cards for Life Care Center of Coeur d'Alene from the Post Falls and Coeur d'Alene crew!
Boise, ID - The Orchard branch team with cards ready for residents at Grace Asissted Living Englefield.
Making a difference is not just a one day event at Horizon. Volunteering and contributing to the community is an integral part of Horizon's mission.
Each employee is given up to 24 hours of paid volunteer time to use during work hours each year. Many employees also volunteer outside of work hours on their own time.
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About Horizon Credit Union
Horizon Credit Union is a growing not-for-profit financial cooperative with roots in Washington, Oregon, Idaho and Montana. Founded in 1947 as a member-owned credit union, Horizon now serves over 100,000 members with 28 branch locations across four states. Horizon is committed to meaningful community involvement across the Northwest.
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