Christian Community Credit Union Board Members, present a check for $232,500 to Mike Mann (center), Global Consultant of Integrated Tribal Development Programme (ITDP) for the Credit Union's “Launch a Village” project in Northern Thailand.

Credit Union pledges $232,500 for “Launch a Village” tribal development project in Thailand

Christian Community Credit Union has pledged $232,500 to launch three tribal villages in Northern Thailand over the next two years through “The Cards that Give to Missions & Ministries” program. In partnership with the Integrated Tribal Development Programme (ITDP), the Credit Union's “Launch a Village” project will provide water and sanitation resources, build a school and a health clinic as well as provide micro-enterprise lending. The donation will also help sustain the three villages economically by providing agricultural and business training, purchasing a 4-wheel drive truck and facilitating the production and marketing of Arabica coffee.

“Working together with ITDP allowed us to apply the credit union movement's philosophy of 'people helping people,'” states John T. Walling, Christian Community Credit Union President/CEO. “Through the 'Launch a Village' project, our members are helping change lives economically, socially and spiritually every time they use their credit or debit card for purchases.”

For over 18 years, Mike and Becky Mann of ITDP, missionaries in Thailand, have provided a positive alternative to the hill tribes of Northern Thailand. Their efforts have provided much-needed help and hope to the tribal people, who in the past were involved in child prostitution, growing opium and criminal activities.

“Partnering with the Credit Union’s members is a great opportunity to put Christ's love into action by helping resource-poor villagers in Thailand be alleviated from poverty and at the same time plant the seeds of Christ,” says Mike Mann, ITDP Global Consultant.

Thanks to our members, we are helping build God's Kingdom and making a difference in people's lives.
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Your deposits at the Credit Union make it possible for us to fund these Kingdom-building projects:

• New Creation Baptist Church, Worcester, MA - Purchase of worship facility
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“When every bank refused to listen to us, Christian Community Credit Union did. From the very first day  I talked to Susan Goncharenko, VP/Development Officer, I was convinced that CCCU is a financial institution with a difference. From the application to approval, we felt the love and professionalism as they did their job. We will forever be grateful. By financing the purchase of this church building, the Credit Union has moved the work of God one step ahead.”

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New Creation Baptist Church, Worcester, MA

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Smart Start Certificate and Smart Start Savings accounts are CUTMA (California Uniform Transfers to Minors Act) accounts that are irrevocable custodial accounts held for the benefit of a minor. The custodian of the minor must be a member of Christian Community Credit Union. Account rates and terms effective 07/01/08 and are subject to change without notice. APY = Annual Percentage Yield assumes that dividends remain in the account until maturity. 1. The Smart Start Certificate earns 4.00% APY for 12 months on a minimum balance of $500 and a maximum balance of $2,500. A withdrawal will reduce earnings. A penalty will be imposed on early withdrawal from certificates. The rate of 4.00% APY for 12 months is effective for accounts opened between 07/01/08 and 10/15/08 and is subject to change without notice. One certificate account per minor only. 2. The Smart Start Savings Account is tiered for higher yield. $100 minimum to open. Amounts of $100 to $999 earns .75% APY; $1,000 to $9,999 earns .85% APY; $10,000 to $24,999 earns .90% APY; $25,000 and over earns 1.00% APY.< /SPAN >

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