Pacific Marine Credit Union Fulfills Local Foster Children’s Wishes
January 3, 2017
Oceanside, CA — Pacific Marine Credit Union (PMCU) partnered with Rancho Damacitas, a local foster home in Temecula, to fulfill the holiday wishes of over twenty-five children.
Foster children spending the holidays at Rancho Damacitas created wish lists of their top wanted or needed items, from toys and makeup to comforter sets and school backpacks. PMCU employees and members took each of the wish lists and went shopping for their gifts. Donors ended up exceeding the amount of wishes, and many shopped for year-round items needed for the Rancho Damacitas cottages instead.
“As a credit union, we believe it is important to give back to our local community,” said Sandra Salazar, PMCU Temecula Branch Manager. “We are so grateful for Rancho Damacitas’ dedication and support for our local children affected by emotional, physical and mental abuse. I am happy we could help this worthwhile organization.”
Pacific Marine Credit Union employee, Tina Florez helps collect items for Ranch Damacitas Family Services’ wish list.
About Pacific Marine Credit Union
Since 1952, Pacific Marine Credit Union (PMCU) has been making a difference: helping people with their financial needs and giving back to the local communities. PMCU is owned and governed by its members, operating not-for-profit, but for service. This allows the revenue generated by its services to be given back in the form of lower interest rates on loans, reduced fees, attractive earnings on savings and investments, and around-the-clock access to the latest electronic services.
PMCU is open to everyone who lives or works in San Diego, Riverside, and San Bernardino Counties. Pacific Marine Credit Union is federally insured by the National Credit Union Administration and is an Equal Housing Lender.
About Rancho Damacitas
Rancho Damacitas opened its first residential home 30 years ago in the Temecula Valley. Today, there are 6 homes that accommodate 36 children. Rancho Damacitas provides residential treatment services and a therapeutic environment for children faced with emotional, mental and physical abuse. For more information, please visit their website at www.4kidsfirst.org.