ALPHARETTA, GA – Nearly 150 attendees of the African-American Credit Union Coalition (AACUC) Annual Conference gathered early to participate in AACUC Cares Presented by CU4Kids and Vizo Financial, a special pre-conference community service initiative.

Together, the volunteers packed 200 backpacks filled with school supplies and hygiene kits for children receiving care at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta, a member of Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals. The backpacks will help support children and families as they prepare for the new school year.

The event was made possible through the generous contributions of AACUC, Vizo Financial and the Alpharetta Convention and Visitors Bureau, reinforcing the organizations’ shared commitment to uplifting communities and advancing health and education equity.

“As both AACUC President/CEO and a proud CU4Kids National Advisory Board Member, this event represents the heart of our movement—people helping people,” said Renée Sattiewhite. “It’s about showing up boldly and compassionately to meet the needs of our communities. These small acts of service create a ripple effect that reach far beyond this conference.”

Nick Coleman, CU4Kids Program Director, added, “It was powerful to see credit union professionals come together, hands-on, to make a direct impact. We’re proud to partner with AACUC in creating moments of joy and support for the kids and families who need it most.”

AACUC Cares continues to serve as a cornerstone for the coalition’s conference kickoff, embodying AACUC’s mission to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion through meaningful action and collaboration.

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About the African-American Credit Union Coalition

The AACUC is a 501c3 non-profit organization created in 1999 to increase diversity within the credit union community through advocacy and professional development. A recipient of the 2022 Anchor Award from the National Credit Union Foundation for its leadership and global efforts unifying financial industries in eradicating racism amid the COVID-19 pandemic and social unrest in 2020, AACUC has become an all-encompassing organization for executives, professionals, volunteers, consultants and regulators within the financial services industry. AACUC is considered a leader in the credit union movement, adopting the 8th Cooperative Principle (Diversity, Equity and Inclusion) and enabling credit unions to become more diverse and inclusive. Learn more at www.aacuc.org or on social media at Facebook.com/AACUC1, Linkedin.com/company/AACUC, X.com/AACUC1 or Instagram.com/aacucctc.

About CU4Kids
Credit Unions for Kids (CU4Kids) is the brand that unites the credit union industry in giving to Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals. \ Whether contributing through ATM contributions, events or making direct donations to CU4Kids, credit unions are raising funds to help children’s hospitals provide the best possible care for kids, providing financial, educational, and emotional support for families fostering economic stability. Since 1996, thousands of credit unions have raised over $200m. Together, we can change kids’ health. Together, we can change the future. To learn about CU4Kids, visit CU4Kids.org.