With a belief in helping our island community grow stronger, and supporting dedicated non-profits, Hawaii Community Federal Credit Union (HCFCU) raised $32,282 for HOPE Services Hawaii, Inc. — an outreach organization that assists the homeless and those displaced by personal or natural disasters. The funds were raised during the credit union’s annual Market Day events, which occur every October in honor of International Credit Union Week.  Event sponsor Cal-Kona Produce generously provided fruits and vegetables that were sold at the various branches; local businesses donated silent auction items; and shoppers found great buys on baked goods, clothing, jewelry, crafts, and more. Participating vendors donated 20% or more of their sales to the cause and HCFCU employees held work lunch fundraisers and sold ribbons to raise additional money. As the credit union’s Triennial Social Responsibility partner, HOPE Services Hawaii is the beneficiary of HCFCU’s Market Days fundraising activities 2018 through 2020.

It’s rare to have the opportunity to create a secure plan for ones older age that also considers the possibility for cognitive decline, such as dementia or other mental incapacitation. With more than 5.8 million Americans living with Alzheimer’s*— and 29,000 adults in Hawaii — Hawaii Community Federal Credit Union is presenting “Proactive Planning for Incapacity.” This free and open-to-the-public workshop will be held on Saturday, September 28, 9:30 A.M. – 11:30 A.M. at the credit union’s Kaloko facility (73-5611 Olowalu Street, Kailua-Kona, HI) in the John Y. Iwane Credit Union Center Training Room.  Attendees will learn how to plan wisely today for a time when they may not be able to make important life and legal decisions. For more information or to register, visit HCFCU’s Community Seminars section at hicommfcu.com/communityseminars. Seating is limited so please RSVP today!