WEST JORDAN, Utah, Dec. 12, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Mountain America Credit Union will present a $20,000 check to the Humane Society of Utah during the Hope for the Holidays Telethon on Sunday, December 17, 2017. As the matching sponsor of Giving Tuesday on November 28, Mountain America matched donations up to $20,000. With Mountain America’s matching donation, the Humane Society of Utah raised over $57,000 on Giving Tuesday.
The 2017 Hope for the Holidays telethon will broadcast live on Fox 13 on Sunday, December 17 from 2:30p.m. to 5:30p.m. To make a donation, text “HSUHOPE” to 41444 or visit utahhumane.org.
“Mountain America is proud to support the Humane Society of Utah with their mission of saving animals through our Giving Tuesday match,” says Mountain America Chief Marketing Officer, Sharon Cook. “Mountain America is also pleased to support Pet of the Week and HERO Camp programs which allows animals to find their forever homes and teaches children the financial responsibility of owning a pet.”
“We couldn’t save as many animals as we do each year without support from our community and charitable sponsors like Mountain America Credit Union,” said Jenny Castro-Conde, Humane Society of Utah corporate sponsorship manager. “On behalf of the thousands of animals we help each year, we thank Mountain America for their valuable partnership with HSU and generous contribution to our Giving Tuesday fundraiser.”
About Mountain America Credit Union
With more than 710,000 members and $7 billion in assets, Mountain America Credit Union assists members on the right path to help them identify and achieve their financial dreams. Mountain America provides consumers and businesses with a variety of convenient, flexible products and services, as well as sound, timely advice. Members enjoy access to secure, cutting-edge mobile banking technology, 89 branches across five states, thousands of shared-branching locations nationwide and more than 50,000 surcharge-free ATMs. Mountain America—safely guiding you forward along your financial journey. Learn more at macu.com.
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