Wendy Cleveland
Special to the Sun

AltaOne’s Member Service Center and members recently donated $1075 to Kern Valley Aquatics Program.

The funds were raised through AltaOne’s Skip-a-Payment program during the months of June and July. Qualified members could skip a loan or Visa payment for a $29 fee. A portion of that fee was then donated to a selected charity in each Member Service Center’s geographic area.

Back row left to right, Sierra Alexander, Gladys Erickson-McKaig, Colleen Bulgarelli, AltaOne MSC Manger; Sherry Nichols, South Fork School Superintendant; Sam Campbell, Life Guard; Tyler Gibson, Swimming Instructor. Front row left to right, Annelyse Alten, Sierra Thomas, Hannah Gross, Hannah O’Campo, Alex Martinez and Nate Gross.

“Through the generosity of our members, we have an opportunity to support numerous valuable programs. The Summer Skip-a-Payment campaign is a successful favorite of the membership for the direct benefit of the community,” stated Robert M. Boland, AltaOne’s President/CEO.

 Dr. Holly Spohn-Gross, founder of the Kern Valley Aquatics Program and CEO of Sienna Wellness Institute stated, “I want to personally thank you for your generous donation to our local swim program.  With this donation 15 students will be able to participate in this program and to learn to swim for free.  This is fantastic!

“Many folks have no other means and count on this assistance. Your company really makes a difference in this community and we appreciate it. Thank you for assisting in our dream and making it a reality.”

 AltaOne Federal Credit Union has been a safe and sound financial services provider since its inception in 1947 as the NOTS Employees Federal Credit Union. With over 46,000 members and $500 million in assets today, AltaOne provides a full range of financial services. Membership in AltaOne is available to people who live, volunteer, work, worship, or attend school in Kern, Inyo, Mono and Northern San Bernardino counties.