TRI-CITIES, Wash.- HAPO Community Credit Union has partnered with KNDU and KNDO since 2009 for NonStop Local’s Coats for Kids Drive.
“It’s so necessary when it comes to keeping these kids in our community warm,” said HAPO employee, Stephanie Waechter. “We wanted to help in whatever way we could.”
KNDU has collected over 2500 coats so far, something Waechter said is important in the coming months.
“I know personally when I’m out and about I’ve seen young ones without coats walking to and from school,” said Waechter. “I think people should donate to ensure we keep people in our communities as warm as we can this winter.”
Along with Coats for Kids, HAPO Community Credit Union is getting involved in the fight against food insecurity this month. Through donation drives, fundraisers and volunteer opportunities.
HAPO fighting food insecurity this December
Below are the organizations HAPO is partnering with this month:
Kennewick Police Department: Distributing grocery gift cards to those in need through ride-alongs.
December 11th @ 9:30am – Kennewick Police StationDecember 12th @ 9:30am – Kennewick Police StationDecember 14th @ 9:30am – Kennewick Police StationDecember 18th @ 9:30am – Kennewick Police StationDecember 19th @ 9:30am – Kennewick Police Station
Second Harvest: Sort food for families fighting hunger
December 19th from 11:30 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Union Gospel Mission: Providing warm meals to the homeless in our community.
December 20th 4p.m. – 6p.m.
Grace Kitchen: Purchase, prep and provide warm meals to the ladies utilizing the services at Grace Kitchen who is offering hope and opportunity for lasting change to women survivors of trafficking, addiction, homelessness, and poverty.
Blue Mountain Action Council (BMAC): Helping distribute food to those in need. BMAC has been Collaborating to deliver services and support to neighbors experiencing poverty for stable and thriving communities for years in the Walla Walla community.
December 18th from 4:30p.m. – 7:00p.m.
Yakima Union Gospel Mission: Working with the Yakima Union Gospel Mission to serve dinner to the community in need.
December 12th from 4:00p.m. – 7:30p.m.
HAPO in the COMMUNITY this year
Anais Diaz, an employee at HAPO Community Credit Union said, HAPO doesn’t just focus on giving back during the holidays. “This is something we do year round.”
Employees spent over 1600 hours in our community.
HAPO collaborated with over 60 different organizations to make an impact.
HAPO employees have provided over 135 hours of financial education.
HAPO employees helped collect and donate over 1500 coats for kids.
HAPO helped to distributed over 1500 backpacks and supplies to help get children in need ready for school.
HAPO employees provided over 25,000 meals to our community in need.
