SECUF Raises More than $18,000 During its Annual Raffle Fundraiser

The Southeastern Credit Union Foundation (SECUF) announced that $18,132 was raised from the annual SECUF Raffle Fundraiser by partnering with several member credit unions. For each raffle ticket purchased, participants were entered into a drawing to win a $5,000, $1,000, or a $500 VISA card donated by CUNA Mutual Group. The drawing was held June 16 during SCUCE 2022. The funds raised help support the SECUF’s initiatives.

The grand prize $5,000 winner is Jaime Lopez, a member of Suncoast Credit Union. Mr. Lopez has been a long-time member of Suncoast Credit Union and has participated in the SECUF raffle in previous years. While Mr. Lopez has no immediate plans for his winnings, he does plan to take his family out for a good dinner!

The second place $1,000 winner is Angelion Williams, a member of Suncoast Credit Union. Ms. Williams has been with Suncoast Credit Union for over 35 years and is a very enthusiastic credit union member, saying that Suncoast Credit Union has helped her through many different phases of life. This was Ms. Williams’ first time participating in the SECUF Raffle and she plans to upgrade her refrigerator with her winnings!

The third place $500 winner is John Nelson, a member of Suncoast Credit Union.

The SECUF thanks the following credit unions and their members for participating in this year’s fundraiser.

• Suncoast Credit Union
• Coast 2 Coast Financial Credit Union
• ECU Credit Union
• My Healthcare Federal Credit Union
• Priority Credit Union
• Walton County Teachers Federal Credit Union
• USF Federal Credit Union
• Community South Credit Union
• Bay Credit Union

The SECUF, especially thanks Neomia Doby and Angel Muhammad team members from My Healthcare Federal Credit Union, and Nancy Hicks a team member of Suncoast Credit Union for being the top three raffle sellers.

The Southeastern Credit Union Foundation is a non-profit organization dedicated to the progressive professional development of credit union staff and volunteers, financial capability programs for all age groups and the creation of valuable resources for our member credit unions and the communities they serve. Our mission is to support economic growth by promoting financial wellness, sparking collaborative community initiatives, and providing disaster preparedness and relief to credit unions.