Mid Minnesota Federal Credit Union (MMFCU) is dedicated to giving back to the communities we serve. Every quarter, we live out our value of ‘Sense of Community' and the credit union philosophy of People Helping People through our financial education programs, grant committee, social responsibility committees, and scholarships. MMFCU staff spent over 30 hours this quarter teaching financial education to 232 people in our communities. Some of the organizations that received financial education include PORT Group Homes, MN Adult and Teen Challenge, and the Mille Lacs Entrepreneur Program. In September, staff provided financial education to Brainerd High School, Brainerd Learning Center, and Staples Alternative School. On September 7, 17 MMFCU staff facilitated a Poverty Simulation for local non-profit board of directors and executives. 45 people attended and gained a new perspective on what it's like living in poverty. One of the participants, a business owner, said, "This gives me a lot to think about with my own employees." MMFCU's grant committee donated $2,000 to the Alexandria YMCA, $2,500 to Lakes Area Restorative Justice for group conferences and $5,000 to PORT Group Homes for building updates. MMFCU's social responsibility committees donated $7,270 to many great organizations this quarter. Check out who your local office donated to below! Ada- Donated to the Ada Children's Theatre, Twin Valley Boosters, Twin Valley Lions, Ada Lions and Norman County East's Musical. Aitkin- Donated to the VFW Lift-A-Thon. Alexandria- Donated to Douglas County Historical Society. Baxter/Brainerd- Donated to Dangil, Stage North, PORT Group Homes, Warrior Homecoming Run, Mount Ski Gull, WeARE The Clinic, and Lakes Area Food Shelf. Crosby- Donated to Knights of Columbus Coats for Kids program, Cuyuna Iron Range Riders, Lakers Lions, Cuyuna Lakes Education Foundation, C-I Rangerette Dance Team, Crosby Ironton Grad Blast, and Community Care N' Share for community meals in Emily and the surrounding area. Little Falls- Donated to Pheasants Forever, Minnesota Deer Hunters Association, Great River Arts, Kiwanis, Morrison County United Way, and Pine Grove Zoo. Pequot Lakes- Donated to the Stars and Stripes Parade. Staples- Donated to Sacred Heart Catholic Church for their annual fall festival, Staples Historical Society, Minnesota Deer Hunter Association and Staples Fire Department. Wadena – Donated to the Wadena Lions and Wadena County Fair. To learn more about or apply for Mid Minnesota's financial education programs, grants, social responsibility donations, and scholarships visit mmfcu.org.