Mountain America Team Members Give Back Through Eighth Annual Month of Caring
Team members across five states volunteered more than 3,500 hours with local organizations, strengthening their communities
- Team members contributed more than 3,500 volunteer hours during September.
- Volunteer projects supported education, hunger relief, housing and community spaces.
- Service projects took place across Arizona, Idaho, Montana, Nevada and Utah.
SANDY, Utah, Oct. 19, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Mountain America Credit Union team members recently came together to make a meaningful impact in the communities they call home, giving their time and energy to nonprofit organizations, schools and community groups across Arizona, Idaho, Montana, Nevada and Utah as part of the organization’s eighth annual Month of Caring.
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“Every year, our teams show an incredible commitment to the communities they serve,” said Trent Savage, chief human resources officer for Mountain America Credit Union. “Whether they're supporting schools, nonprofit organizations or local service projects, they consistently step up to make a difference where they live and work.”
What is Month of Caring?
Each September, Mountain America provides paid volunteer time for team members to go out and support causes they care about across their communities. This year, team members dedicated more than 3,500 volunteer hours to hands-on service projects that addressed local needs, supported community partners and helped strengthen neighborhoods across Mountain America’s footprint.
Since Month of Caring launched in 2019, Mountain America team members have contributed more than 29,000 volunteer hours serving local organizations across the West.
How did team members support local communities?
Mountain America team members supported a variety of community-focused projects throughout September, including:
- Assembling more than 3,000 literacy and math kits for third graders.
- Planting hundreds of tulip bulbs for Thanksgiving Point’s 2027 Tulip Festival.
- Laying more than 8,000 square feet of sod at Utah’s Hogle Zoo.
- Rehabilitating a Habitat for Humanity home.
- Filling 596 backpacks with food for children in need.
The volunteer effort reflects Mountain America’s broader commitment to strengthening the communities it serves through charitable partnerships, financial education programs, scholarships and year-round volunteer service.
What happens after Month of Caring?
While Month of Caring takes place each September, team members can use their allotted volunteer service hours throughout the year, allowing them to stay involved with organizations and causes that matter most in their local communities.
To learn more about Mountain America’s community involvement, visit macu.com/newsroom.
About Mountain America Credit Union
With more than 1 million members and $22 billion in assets, Mountain America Credit Union helps its members define and achieve their financial dreams. Mountain America provides consumers and businesses with a variety of convenient, flexible products and services, as well as sound, timely advice. Members enjoy access to secure, cutting-edge mobile banking technology, over 100 branches across multiple states and more than 50,000 surcharge-free ATMs. Mountain America—guiding you forward. Learn more at macu.com.
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