People Helping People: A Recap of 3Rivers in the Community, April 2016

Aly Hess

Monday, May 2, 2016

April was a busy month here at 3Rivers - and not just in our branches! We strive to better the lives of our members and our community not only during work hours or inside of our branches' walls, but off the clock and out and about, too.

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Here's a look back at what we were involved with in April of 2016!

Hat Tricks Donation

3Rivers CEO, Don Cates, presents Blue Jacket, Inc. with a check during a Komets game, April 2016.

3Rivers and the Fort Wayne Komets donated the $1,332 raised throughout this year's 3Rivers Hat Tricks sponsorship to Blue Jacket, Inc. | See more.

2016 Scholarship Winners Announced

We announced our Scholarship Contest winners on April 15. | Find out who won!

Athena Award

3Rivers was awarded the first ever Athena Organizational Leadership Award by Greater Fort Wayne, Inc. at the Athena Awards Program & Luncheon, April 2016.

3Rivers was humbled and honored to accept the first ever Athena Organizational Leadership Award from Greater Fort Wayne, Inc. | Learn more.

Shred Day

3Rivers partnered with AARP of Indiana and Federal Records Management & Shredding for the first of two free Shred Day events this year, April 2016.

We hosted the first of two free Shred Day events on April 22. Missed it? Mark your calendars for our next event on October 9! | See more.

National Dance Week

The Fort Wayne Ballet treated 3Rivers employees to a pop-up performance for National Dance Week, April 2016.

The Fort Wayne Ballet stopped by our Northland headquarters for a pop-up performance in the break room to celebrate National Dance Week. | See more.

Fort Wayne Pet Food Pantry

3Rivers hosted a pet food drive at our all-employee meeting and surprised the Fort Wayne Pet Food Pantry with a $1,000 check, April 2016.

During our all-employee meeting on April 27, 3Rivers team members took part in a pet food drive and surprised the Fort Wayne Pet Food Pantry with a $1,000 donation! | See more.

Take Our Daughters & Sons to Work Day

3Rivers employees' children and grandchildren were invited to spend a day participating in a series of workshops and activities that encouraged them to explore their future careers during Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Day, April 2016.

We had a great time "Sparking AHA! Moments" with the children and grandchildren of our employees for the national Take Our Daughters & Sons to Work Day event on April 29! | Learn more.

Power of Performance Podcast

3Rivers sat down with Eloquent Online's Jason Dias for a podcast interview about our credit union's culture and our dedication to the community. | Listen now.

You can check out some of our community highlights from last year here and here and find out how our Community Foundaiton helped area non-profits in 2015 here. Connect with us on Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn to stay up-to-date with our community involvement!