{"id":52074,"date":"2026-09-01T18:30:00","date_gmt":"2026-09-01T22:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.westbendnews.net\/autonews\/?p=52074"},"modified":"2026-08-31T16:56:53","modified_gmt":"2026-08-31T20:56:53","slug":"midwest-community-federal-credit-union-donates-2500-to-united-way-of-defiance-county","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.westbendnews.net\/autonews\/midwest-community-federal-credit-union-donates-2500-to-united-way-of-defiance-county\/","title":{"rendered":"Midwest Community Federal Credit Union Donates $2,500 to United Way of Defiance County"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Pictured from L to R: Christian Elden Midwest Community, Marissa Olwin United Way Board President\/Midwest Community, Abby Wolfrum United Way Defiance County Executive Director, Emily Schlegel Midwest Community<\/strong>
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Midwest Community Federal Credit Union recently presented a $2,500 donation to United Way of Defiance County\u2019s Backpack Buddy program following its annual General Motors Car Show.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The annual car show is held to honor Midwest Community\u2019s roots and history. The Credit Union began serving employees and families of the General Motors plant in Defiance and continues to celebrate that history and connection to the community through the event.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In addition to bringing together car enthusiasts and community members, the show serves as a fundraising opportunity for the Backpack Buddy program. Funds raised during this year\u2019s event totaled $1,500, and through Midwest Community\u2019s partnership with Visa, an additional $1,000 was contributed, bringing the total donation to $2,500.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Backpack Buddy is one of United Way of Defiance County\u2019s internal programs and provides kid-friendly, nutritious food each weekend during the school year for children who qualify for free and reduced lunches or opt into the program. The program serves students at all elementary schools in Defiance County and has been helping keep local children fed since 2010, packing nearly 500 bags each week for students in need.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cGiving back to the communities we serve is at the heart of who we are,\u201d said Emily Schlegel Community Development Manager. \u201cWe\u2019re proud that an event honoring our history can also make a meaningful impact on local children and families.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Midwest Community Federal Credit Union is committed to supporting the communities it serves through volunteerism, partnerships, financial education and charitable giving. As a local, member-owned financial institution, Midwest Community is proud to invest in programs and organizations that make a lasting difference throughout the region.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For more information about Midwest Community Federal Credit Union, visit www.midwestcommunity.org<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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