We’re MAD, and you should join us!
On rare occasions, we take pride boasting that we are MAD. That’s right, we’re MAD; and we want to you be MAD as well. At InTouch CU, "MAD" is an acronym for Making A Difference. Now more than ever, especially during this Holiday Season, it is more imperative than ever that we come together as faithful citizens, support the common good, and be a blessing to our fellow countrymen. The “holidays” are supposed to represent that time of the year that exposes our “better angel personas” to one another; but this year appears to be filled with more worry, anxiety, and fear than in past holidays. As a result, we’re doing something about it and would like you to join us in at least one of the following opportunities.
First, please volunteer somewhere in your local community. There are lots of opportunities available. On a national level, organizations like Habitat for Humanity, The Salvation Army, AmeriCorps, American Red Cross, and the YMCA are continuously looking for volunteer aides and support. On a local level, food pantries, animal shelters, and rescue missions are always looking for help to lend a hand. Supporting the notions that “it is better to give than to receive” and “to whom much is given, much is required,” all these organizations need physical volunteers during this blessed season.
Next, no one should fear starvation or “great hunger” on a daily basis in today’s world given how much humankind as collectively accomplished. ITCU partners with a fabulous partner in each of our three regional markets to help resolve food insecurity where we can. In Dallas/Fort Worth, our partner is the North Dallas Food Bank; in Las Vegas, our partner is the Three Square Food Bank; and in Greater Detroit, our partner is the Gleaners Food Bank. Not only do ITCU employees periodically volunteer at these local pantries, but the Credit Union puts aside a small portion of the loan interest income members pay to help support their efforts. We also donate a small percentage of each transaction members perform with their ITCU Credit or Debit Mastercard® cards as well. So, taking out a new loan at InTouch Credit Union, refinancing an existing loan at another institution to InTouch CU, or by using ITCU Credit or Debit cards, members are MAD by helping us address food insecurity in a profound way.
Last but not least, there are few joys like seeing a child smile with wonderous glee during the holiday season. ITCU’s MAD tradition is to annually partner with the Marine Corps Reserve’s Toys for Tots® Program to make the biggest holiday difference we can. This year, we are making it easier than ever to participate by way of a Virtual Toy Box! From Thursday, November 13, through Saturday, December 13, members can select a toy (or two) and drop it off in our online donation box by visiting this page. Further, if you shop for your Toys for Tots donations using your ITCU credit or debit card, you will be benefiting two outstanding causes at once (and that’s worth getting MAD about)!
On behalf of the Board of Directors and employees of InTouch Credit Union, thank you (in advance) for caring about your local community. You are MAD, and we are right there with you!
Kent Lugrand
President/CEO