October 4, 2006 Newsrelease

Over $2 Million Donated to Missions and Ministry Projects from
Christian Community Credit Union’s Credit Card Program

Christian Community Credit Union President/CEO John T. Walling (second from right) Along with George Nix, CCCU Director of Membership (extreme right), present a check to Pastor Dan Stewart, President of Life Pacific College (center) and some of the students who joined the College's Africa Mission Team '06 lead by Pastor Dan. The amount came from the Credit Union's “Cards that Give to Missions” credit card program.

(SAN DIMAS, CA) Thanks to the tremendous response of Christian Community Credit Union members to “The Cards that Give to Missions & Ministries” credit card program, the Credit Union has now donated over $2 million to Christian-related causes since the program’s inception in 1994.

“The Cards that Give to Missions & Ministries” credit card program has a mission of its own. Every time members make a purchase using their Christian Community Credit Union credit or debit card, the Credit Union donates to missions and ministries. The donation is based on the interchange income that merchants pay to card issuers. Donation recipients are primarily ministries and organizations who are members of Christian Community Credit Union.

Excited about this major milestone, Christian Community Credit Union’s President/CEO John Walling states “Our members know that they belong to a credit union that makes a positive difference in people’s lives. When members use Christian Community Credit Union’s credit cards exclusively, the potential donations to missions and ministries are phenomenal!”

One of the recipients of the Credit Union’s mission donations this year was Life Pacific College’s 2006 Africa Mission Team. “The gift from the Credit Union allowed the students going to East Africa to bring educational materials and medical supplies to be given away freely. As a result of the Credit Union’s generosity, we saw over 500 people served through our medical clinics and held a conference for over 60 pastors,” says Pastor Dan Stewart, President of Life Pacific College and Africa Mission Team Leader. “Thank you for your continued support of missions around the world and in your community!” adds Pastor Dan. Grace Paden, one of the 19 of students from the mission team said, “Because of the Credit Union’s donation, this trip changed many lives-including mine.”

Through the years, the Credit Union’s “Cards that Give to Missions & Ministries” have contributed to international missions projects in 13 countries, national projects, college and seminary scholarships, new church planting, camping ministries, disaster relief (including donation to Hurricane Katrina and Pakistan earthquake relief efforts), men and women’s ministries and other ministry projects.

The goal for 2006 is to donate $230,000. “Every time members choose to use their Christian Community Credit Union cards, they are supporting Christian missions work around the world.  Now that’s a wonderful cause and a great benefit worth charging for!” adds Walling.

Christian Community Credit Union offers Platinum Rewards Visa and MasterCard, as well as corporate credit cards for churches, ministry organizations and businesses. There is no annual fee and all cards earn CURewards points which can be redeemed for free airfare, exciting travel opportunities and premium merchandise.

With assets over $430 million, Christian Community Credit Union serves over 28,000 members and meets the financial needs of Christian churches, ministries, affiliate organizations and their members for nearly 50 years. For details about “The Cards that Give to Missions & Ministries,” call 800.347.CCCU or visit myCCCU.com.