Eaton Family Credit Union News

Eaton Family Credit Union and our affiliates are offering seven college or post secondary scholarships totaling $7,000 to graduating high-school senior. Click here for more information on scholarships from: Eaton Family Credit Union, Cleveland Chapter and Northeast Chapter of the Ohio Credit Union League. See more information on previous winners from 2006 , 2007 and 2008 .

Click here to see how we support charities such as Nottingham Home in Cleveland, OH and Euclid Hunger Center in Euclid, OH.

For the third year in a row Ohio credit unions, friends and partners donated a tremendous amount of ink pens for deployed U.S. troops. Eaton Family Credit Union delivered over 60 pounds of pens to Global Glass Block in Euclid, OH where Tony LaPorte collects necessities for our troops throughout the year. Click here for more information on this year's participants.

Eaton Family Credit Union has removed the $200 daily limit on Visa credit card purchases. The change should go into effect this evening so anything you buy tonight, this weekend and thereafter will be subject to previous limits and restrictions. Thanks to everyone for your patience and understanding. We worked together and managed to foil the bad guys. Please contact Robyn at extension 1000 or email us for more information...see Comments below for 11/14/08 email from Mike Losneck, President, Eaton Family Credit Union.

All accounts at Eaton Family Credit Union are insured to at least $500,000. $250,000 through National Credit Union Asscociation (NCUA), a government agency. $250,000 by Excess Share Insurance (ESI), a property and casualty insurance company. Click here for more information from the Ohio Credit Union System. Click here fore more information from Credit Union National Association. Contact us for more information.

Eaton Family Credit union has joined with other Ohio credit unions to participate in the fifth annual Ohio Credit Union Food Drive , a statewide effort, to celebrate International Credit Union Month and the credit union philosophy of People Helping People. All donations collected from Eaton Family Credit Union members and employees will remain in our local community to benefit our neighbors in need. The collected non-perishable foods will be donated to Euclid Hunger Center and Willoughby Food Pantry. Thank you for helping Ohio's credit unions feed hungry Ohioans.

The Eaton Family Credit Union, its employees and members donated $1,100 to Rainbow Babies & Children’s Hospital during this year’s Brian & Joe Rainbow Radiothon; an increase of $400 more than last year. Click here for more information and photos.

Eaton Family Credit Union employees and family members participated in the 15th Annual Komen Race for the Cure on Saturday, September 13, 2008. Credit union members, employees, current and previous board members contributed $507.15; an increase of about $100.00 compared to last year. Mike Losneck, President of the Euclid, OH credit union, said, “It was great that everyone participated in this worthwhile cause.” Click here to donate.

Click here for more information on Wendy M. from Topsfield, MA who won $100 through our Webster Bill Pay, Beat The Heat Sweepstakes.

Some credit union members and non-members may receive emails and or cell phone text messages about suspension of their online account access. In these scams the recipients are given a phone number to call to reinstate their online account access. A reply to this fraudulent email or text can help the fraudsters get access to member accounts. Please be aware of this and other phishing scams. Click here for more information on ID Theft.

Eaton Family Credit Union now offers reverse mortgages to credit union members who are 62 or older who own their own home. Click here for Qualification, Contact Information, Facts & Details and Benefits of Reverse Mortgage. A reverse mortgage is a unique loan that enables senior homeowners to cover part of the equity in their homes into cash without having to sell the home, give up title, or take on a new monthly mortgage payment. Based in Euclid , Ohio , our members are from Euclid , Wickliffe, Willoughby Hills and Lake County , OH . We work closely with Eaton Corporation and other select employees groups including the City of Euclid, City of Wickliffe, Lincoln Electric, General Electric, Hose Master and PCC Airfoils.

On Sunday, July 13th I noticed a strange transaction on my credit card statement. When logging onto http://www.epoch.com/ I was surprised to see that the company handles transactions for pornographic websites. Click on Comments to see the steps Fred took to correct this problem...

Eaton Family Credit Union's fifth annual member appreciation was an early Independence Day celebration. The community was treated to hot dogs and drinks, members won great prizes and over $200 was raised for Rainbow Babies & Children Hospital . Click here for more information. Grand Prize provided by Robbie Baughman at MotorCars Honda/Toyota, Winner: Mary S. - Searcy, AR Other prizes provided by Eaton Family Credit Union , WELW 1330 AM and Enterprise Car Sales - Euclid : Mike S., Gloria J., Gloria J., John M., Chris C., Denise T., Freddyan B., Nicole T., Lawrence B., Bill B., Bill C., Joanne A., Steve F., Jen R., August P., Dave S., Chalisa K.; Willoughby Hills : John C., Tina H., Eloise B.; Wickliffe : Linda C., Charlene B.

Eaton Family Credit Union is here for our members. We continue to offer financial education, savings products, loan options and convenient services to members nationwide. Click here for more information.

Eaton Family Credit Union hosted two student interns from New Day Academy in Euclid for an eight-week internship program. Click here to read Fred's keynote speech highlighting our community involvement at the New Day's Student Intern and Business Partner Luncheon.

Click here for photos from the E.L.L. Eaton Family Credit Union Night at Northfield Park.

Eaton Family Credit Union is very proud to announce that Villa Angela Saint Joseph graduates Neal Evers and Michael Trueman have each been awarded $1,000 college scholarships. Click here for press release and photos.

Euclid, OH, May 14, 2008 - Last night over one dozen people attended a financial education presented by Bob Houston, WECO Fund Inc to hear how to build credit, savings and financial security at the Euclid Public Library . They learned how to manage spending, set-up an emergency saings fund, get out of debt, plan for retirement, find extra income and recession protection. Eaton Family Credit Union provided food and beverages.

Click here for more information on how area credit union members learned how to "Bring Out The Millionaire In You" on April 29th at the Willoughby Hills Community Center.

Eaton Family Credit Union’s News section is now interactive. News and information on Eaton Family Credit Union for our community and credit union members is now posted in Blog format. “We initially posted ‘thank you’ notes from a Junior Achievement class. I hope that this will be an easy way for credit union stakeholders to let us know how we’re doing,” said Mike Losneck, President, Eaton Family Credit Union. Going forward the credit union will evaluate whether to keep the application at http://EatonFamilyCU.blogspot.com or make it part of its current website. Utilizing Google’s Blogger, free, online application, the credit union posts news features online and welcome’s response from community and community members. All posts are approved by the credit union and respondents can post anonymously or can include their name.

Click here for more information on our participation at Mrs. Hogan's class.

Thank you for attending our Annual Meeting. Click here for photos.

Click here for a photo of Mike getting "locked up" for a Muscular Dystrophy fundraiser in Euclid

Elementary, middle or high school teachers click here to learn about Colonial Williamsburg.

The first step toward a financially stable tomorrow is facing your situation today. Click here to take the Debt Test.

Click here for more information on identity theft prevention and detection.

E.L.L, All Employees, Eaton Hydraulics-Searcy and Wickliffe Community credit union members click here for more information.

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