Shop With A Hero - December 2020

On Saturday December 19th Impact Saginaw Area Credit Unions partnered with the Saginaw County Sheriff’s Department to make Christmas a bit brighter for seventy eight local children. Community Heroes shopped, wrapped and then distributed gifts drive thru style. Although this year’s event was surely different due to the pandemic, the gratitude and happiness upon the faces of receiving families remained the same!

Meals for Saginaw Students - April / May 2020

With schools closed for the remainder of the school year due to the COVID-19 health crisis, the need to provide healthy nutritious food to Saginaw children is greater than ever. Impact Saginaw Area Credit Unions are proud to partner with Sodexo Magic and First Student to provide food to in-need Saginaw students.

Since school was closed in March, Sodexo and First Student have been providing meal deliveries Mondays through Saturdays to approximately 2,000 children by bus to their neighborhoods. This is a huge investment in resources and manpower and Impact Saginaw has committed $11,500 to help these wonderful organizations in their fight against hunger in the community.

“These are unprecedented times for our community and we all need to work together to ensure that the children in our neighborhoods are fed”, states Gerald Hutto, President/CEO of Team One Credit Union and spokesperson for Impact Saginaw. “I am so proud of all the Credit Unions who make up Impact Saginaw, we all saw the need and immediately stepped up to help.”

To support local businesses as well, Impact Saginaw is coordinating meals to be provided by local restaurants including Maria’s Mexican Restaurant, Valerie’s Downtown and Richie Rich’s Deli that will supplement the food provided by Sodexo and delivered by First Student.

Family Fun Day - August 2019

Impact Saginaw Area Credit Unions at Huntington Event Park in Saginaw for Family Fun Day! This free family friendly event includes music, inflatables, games, activities and fun for the whole family!

Loons School Day at Dow Diamond - May 2019

Impact Saginaw Area Credit Unions sponsored a trip to see a Great Lakes Loons game for local kids during School Kids Day at Dow Diamond.

Students and their chaperones experienced a thrilling baseball game. The kids enjoyed a complementary lunch at the park and received an Impact Saginaw back pack. First Student generously donated the transportation of the students to/from the park for the event.

The Lighting of Morley Plaza - November 17, 2018

The Lighting of Morley Plaza, sponsored by Impact Saginaw and other generous community partners, took place Saturday, November 17th at Morley Plaza in Saginaw. Everyone joined carolers from the Saginaw Choral Society singing Christmas favorites. Enjoyed hot chocolate, coffee and cookies and took in the view as thousands of lights lit up the trees in Morley Plaza.

Elizabeth Smart & Travis Mills - September 21, 2018

On Friday, September 21, nationally renowned speakers Elizabeth Smart and Travis Mills delivered impactful messages of overcoming adversity and never losing hope to over 1,200 Saginaw County High School students sponsored by Impact Saginaw at the Dow Event Center.

Impact Saginaw Area Credit Unions is celebrating 5 years of impacting our community by providing access to local events and attractions to help enrich the lives of local residents and the community as a whole. This group was proud to be able to provide students with the opportunity to experience in person presentations by Elizabeth Smart and Travis Mills.

Family Fun Day - August 5, 2018

Impact Saginaw Area Credit Unions at Huntington Event Park in Saginaw for Family Fun Day! This free family friendly event includes music, inflatables, games, activities and fun for the whole family!

Loons School Day at Dow Diamond - May 2018

Impact Saginaw Area Credit Unions sponsored a trip to see a Great Lakes Loons game for approximately 290 local kids during School Kids Day at Dow Diamond.

Students and their chaperones from Merrill Park, Stone, Jessie Loomis, Herig, Chester Miller and Arthur Eddy Elementary schools experienced a thrilling baseball game between the Great Lakes Loons and Bowling Green Hot Rods. For many students in attendance, this was their first trip to Dow Diamond. They were treated to 3 home runs by the Loons, who won the game 10-5. The kids also enjoyed a complementary lunch at the park and received an Impact Saginaw School Kids Day t-shirt. First Student generously donated the transportation of the students to/from the park for the event.

Family Fun Day - August, 2017

Impact Saginaw Area Credit Unions at Huntington Event Park in Saginaw for Family Fun Day! This free family friendly event includes music, inflatables, games, activities and fun for the whole family!

Loons School Day at Dow Diamond - May, 2017

On Wednesday, May 17, Impact Saginaw Area Credit Unions sponsored a trip to see a Great Lakes Loons game for approximately 250 local kids during School Kids Day at Dow Diamond.

 

Young People’s Concert - March 18, 2016

Approximately 1,400 4th – 6th grade students attended Impact Saginaw's “Young People’s Concert” event at the Temple Theatre. The Saginaw Bay Orchestra took students on a music tour across the world with musical selections from USA, Hungary, Austria, Romania, Spain, France, and Brazil.

 

Frozen - November 28, 2015

Impact Saginaw hosted a free showing of the movie Frozen at the Temple Theatre for over 1400 attendees. Kids received free popcorn and juice boxes and had the chance to take pictures with Miss Bay County Ashli Maser and Larissa Hollingsworth who dressed up as Elsa and Anna.

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"Family Fun Day" - August 9, 2015

920 children and adults joined Impact Saginaw for Family Fun Day at FirstMerit Bank Event Park in Saginaw on Sunday, August 9^th. This free event included music, inflatables, a rock climbing wall, games, activities and fun for the whole family! Chuck E. Cheese and Sammy Spirit even had a dance off and the kids had a great time participating in the hula hoop and limbo contests.

 

"Saginaw Spirit Education Game Day" - March 3, 2015

Impact Saginaw was proud to provide over 375 Saginaw elementary school children with the opportunity to attend the annual Saginaw Spirit Education Day at the Dow Event Center on Tuesday, March 3rd.

Through sponsorship of Impact Saginaw, the children were transported by bus to the Dow Event Center and provided with a complimentary lunch and Impact Saginaw lunch tote. They also enjoyed hockey action on-ice as the Saginaw Spirit take on the Plymouth Whalers and view educational displays throughout the arena.

 

"Johnson’s Giant Pumpkin Farm Field Trip" - October, 2014

Students at several Saginaw elementary schools were treated to a field trip to Johnson’s Giant Pumpkin Farm in October by Impact Saginaw area credit unions. Approximately 500 students from Arthur Eddy, Herig, Loomis, Jessie Rouse and Stone Elementary schools enjoyed a day at the farm which included a farm tour, fun activities, snacks and transportation.

“Thank you Impact Saginaw, for funding our trip to Johnson's Giant Pumpkin Farm”, said Mrs. Laura Green, Jessie Rouse Elementary Kindergarten Teacher. “My kindergarten students had a great time learning all about pumpkins and perusing the various displays. We appreciate you giving us this opportunity!"

 

"CU at the Zoo" - August 16, 2014

Over 3000 people joined Impact Saginaw at the Children's Zoo at Celebration Square on Saturday, August 16th where attendees enjoyed free admission, games and more.

In addition, CU Link provided 1000 free rides on the carousel or train and a souvenir photo for everyone!

 

"The Verve Pipe Family Concert" - May 3, 2014

Impact Saginaw enjoyed the sounds of multiplatinum band "The Verve Pipe" for a free, family friendly concert.

The band performed music from their children's albums "A Family Album" and "Are We There Yet?".

 

"Saginaw Spirit Education Day" - March 3, 2014

Impact Saginaw was proud to be a part of the Saginaw Spirit Education Day on Tuesday, March 4th! Thanks to this sponsorship, 300 area elementary students were able to enjoy a field trip to a Saginaw Spirit hockey game with lunch provided. This exciting event featured hockey action on-ice and educational experiences.

 

"Jingle All the Way" - December 7, 2013

Impact Saginaw and the Mid-Michigan Children's Museum got the community in the holiday spirit with our Jingle All the Way event. Those who attended enjoyed a free day of fun activities, hot cocoa, a visit with Santa and more!

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"CU at The Zoo" - August 17, 2013

Our second event this year took place at the Saginaw Children’s Zoo located on Celebration Square. This event coincided with the Zoo’s back to school event and provided free admission and free ride passes to the first 500 attendees.

"CU at the Y for a Youth Tri" - July 27, 2013

Our first event of 2013 was a triathlon-like competition for kids ages 12 and under and featured swim, bike and running events.