Unison Credit Union donated new pillows and bed sheets to Harbor House shelter after a small fire damaged several bedrooms, replacing bedding for 65 residents. As part of its ongoing community support and "People Helping People" philosophy, Unison has collected donations for Harbor House annually since 2011. The credit union's donation and staff volunteering helps strengthen ties with the community members served by both organizations.

1. Unison Helps Harbor House
KAUKAUNA — As part of its ongoing support of the local community and philosophy of “People
Helping People,” Unison Credit Union made a donation of new pillows and bed sheets to Harbor
House in Appleton.
Recently, the organization had a small fire that damaged part of the shelter’s third floor residential
area. Several bedrooms sustained water damage therefore needing to replace the bedding for 65
residents.
Unison has had a connection to Harbor House since 2011 when the credit union collected donations
during its annual Christmas Charity Drive. “Direct financial support and other in-kind contributions to
an invaluable service organization such as Harbor House exemplify the ‘People Helping People’
philosophy of not only Unison, but the entire credit union movement,” said President/CEO Mark
Hietpas. “Involvement and volunteering by our staff serves to strengthen ties with the communities
and members we serve.”
Harbor House Domestic Abuse Programs leads a community-wide partnership in the awareness and
prevention of domestic violence and abuse and offers safety and support to diverse families and
individuals in crisis. It is the only organization offering safe haven and outreach programming to
victims and survivors of domestic abuse throughout Outagamie and Calumet counties.
Established in 1932, Unison Credit Union has more than $169 million in assets and a membership of
over 18,300. Unison offers a wide range of financial products and services to its members with
multiple branch locations and electronic account access. Anyone living or working in Outagamie,
Calumet, Brown and Manitowoc counties and the cities and townships of Neenah and Menasha in
Winnebago County can enjoy the products and services of Unison Credit Union.
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For Immediate Release: Contact:
July 22, 2013 Kim Davis
920-766-6000x204
kdavis@unisoncu.org