JACKSON, Tennessee – Leaders Credit Union, a member-owned financial cooperative based in
Jackson, Tenn., spread holiday cheer around the community with their annual “From Leaders with Love” Christmas project.
According to a press release from Mary Helen English – Marketing and public relations specialist – each branch and department adopted a project in the community to give back.
Projects included donating to the Memphis Boys & Girls Club, Gibson County Carl Perkins Center,
Dyersburg Humane Society, Dream Center, RIFA, Habitat for Humanity, St. Mary Manor, Kirkland Cancer Center, and many others. Leaders carried out a total of twelve projects throughout West Tennessee.
“Our ‘From Leaders with Love’ project allows us the opportunity to give forward, in hopes to bless
others who are making an impact,” President and CEO Todd Swims said. “We are thankful that we, as a credit union, can impact our community in a positive way and encourage others. The best way we can lead is by example.”
Each branch and department were encouraged to pick a project they felt passionate about.
The results ranged from hosting a BBQ to raise awareness for the Habitat for Humanity ReStore to packaging gifts for the Laurelwood Health Center. Leaders Credit Union released a compilation video of the projects ontheir social media platforms including Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube on Friday, Dec. 16, highlighting the projects in the community.
As of Dec. 19, 2022 Leaders has reached over 1,700 people.
“The camaraderie involved in giving of yourself – of your resources, of your time, together as one is immeasurable,” Swims said, “The ripples of a gift stretch deep and wide into the core of who we are.
“That is what ‘From Leaders with Love’ is about.'”
To view the “From Leaders with Love” video, visit Leaders Credit Union’s Facebook page at
facebook.com/leaderscu.
