Simon Says Give Presents TruStone Financial with Legacy Award

PLYMOUTH, Minn., Nov. 14, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Simon Says Give recently honored TruStone Financial Federal Credit Union at its annual Legacy Awards for the strong support that the credit union has provided to the local nonprofit. Over the last year, TruStone Financial, together with the TruStone Financial Foundation, contributed many volunteer hours and more than $11,000 to the organization.

Most recently, TruStone Financial raised $1,060 for Simon Says Give through the credit union’s monthly Casual for a Cause day. TruStone Financial raised an additional $10,000 for Simon Says Give at its annual holiday fundraiser, and selected the nonprofit as the beneficiary of a volunteer day of service event hosted at the credit union’s corporate office.

Simon Says Give is a nonprofit that helps celebrate the birthdays of underprivileged children between the ages of 5 and 12. The organization was founded by and is operated by children, giving them the opportunity to be involved in philanthropy projects that help other children while developing their own leadership skills. The organization has impacted more than 145,000 children since its founding in 2011.

“Simon Says Give is an outstanding organization whose dedication to our community’s youth inspires us in our own efforts,” said TruStone Financial’s Chief Executive Officer, Tim Bosiacki. “The TruStone team is proud to help support their cause.”

“Simon Says Give is so excited about the donations that have come from TruStone Financial,” said Dina Simon, President and Chairman of the Board of Simon Says Give. “Our Legacy Awards are presented to donors that work with us in continuing the legacy and foundation we have built. It’s amazing to have partners like TruStone to help us make an impact in our community.”

About TruStone Financial

TruStone Financial is headquartered in Plymouth, Minnesota and is celebrating 80 years of supporting local communities. It is Minnesota’s third largest credit union with assets of $1.48 billion, as of September 30, 2019. It has 14 branches across Minnesota and Wisconsin. For more information and full membership criteria, visit TruStoneFinancial.org.

About the TruStone Financial Foundation

The TruStone Financial Foundation is a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) organization founded in 2009 by TruStone Financial Federal Credit Union. The TruStone Financial Foundation primarily supports financial education and programs through scholarships and outreach, while also engaging in general charitable giving in the communities served by the credit union. Learn more about the TruStone Financial Foundation at www.TruStoneFoundation.org.

Contact: Karen Greisinger, Senior Vice President, Director of Marketing and Communications
Phone: 763.595.4002 Karen.Greisinger@TruStone.org

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