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Holiday Giving Guide: How To Give Back & Save Up

November 2, 2016 Each Holiday season brings a chance to give back to our communities and those in need. While we all want to give back, we at Summit also get that you may not have the means to give in the way (or amount) that you’d like to. We’ve compiled some events and organizations that can help you knock giving off your holiday checklist AND save a few bucks at the same time. Oh, and we appreciate your giving spirit!
  • Boys & Girls Club of Dane County has turned into an institution in the area. The club offers a number of donation and volunteer opportunities throughout the year. And they get pretty creative when it comes to inspiring local children, often partnering with former Badgers and Packers for key events like their 3x3 basketball tournament and the Bike for Boys & Girls event.
  •   Toys for Tots provides a way to donate something a little different to local children, and what’s more kid-friendly than a toy? Also, with Veterans Day right around the corner, this could be an especially good time to give to Toys for Tots, as it’s primarily sponsored by the U.S. Marine Corps. Nice!
  • Second Harvest has consistently created cool ways to give back over the years—just check out their   campaign. November a busy month for you? No problem. Their annual giving finale on December 8 doubles every donation received! Might be worth waiting to make your contribution count even more.
  • Don’t love the idea of jogging bright and early on one of the biggest holidays of the year? Fair enough, but Madison’s annual Turkey Trot lets you give to a charity of your choice and when else can you reward yourself with a Thanksgiving Day meal? Exactly. Did we mention all participants get warm cinnamon rolls upon crossing the finish line? Yep, just sign on the line.
And don’t forget the basics! You can’t go wrong giving to these organizations, who’ve been doing remarkable things in our communities for years:  ,  ,  , and  . There you go, gracious givers. Try those tips out this giving season and most importantly, cherish the time with family and friends You might also be interested in Financial success isn’t how much money you have — it’s feeling good about what you’re doing with the money you have. Here are some tips on how to prioritize your debts and bills, negotiate with creditors and get your late payments back on solid ground. Even in these challenging times, there's  whole lot of good happening! At Summit, we've always believed financial success happens together and that's been truer than ever this past month. Here's what "together" has meant for our community. Navigating finances after college is hard, but you can take it one lesson at a time. Get tips for managing money and paying off student debt after graduation. Navigating finances after college is hard, but you can take it one lesson at a time. Get tips for managing money and paying off student debt after graduation. If you’re not sure if something is a scam, it’s ALWAYS better to act like it could be! Fraudsters are always coming up with creative new ways to steal from you and quick to take advantage of a crisis. Here are some of the most popular recent scams to watch for. With a little planning, you may be able to actually save a little money during the holidays. Check out these tips to keep costs down without missing out on the holiday fun. Some scams go right for your money; others try to get you to part with personal information – like account numbers, Social Security numbers, passwords, and personal identification numbers (PINs). Find out what you should look for and how to protect yourself. The holidays can be stressful & that’s why it’s important to prioritize your self-care. Use these tips to reduce stress without draining your bank account. Your home is your castle, your refuge and—let’s face it—a place where it can be very easy to sink a big chunk of money. Which is why you’re always on the lookout for “sweet spots”:  those home improvements that add comfort, safety or a little zing of style while you’re living in your house and will boost the asking price when it’s time to sell. And if you can find a way to save money on those improvements or cut home expenses at the same time, well that sweet spot just got a little sweeter! Featured Products Certificates Checking Accounts Home Equity Loans Home Loans Business Banking Certificates Checking Accounts Home Equity Loans Home Loans Business Banking Financial Education Upcoming Events Programs Tools & Calculators On-demand Webinars Podcasts Upcoming Events Programs Tools & Calculators On-demand Webinars Podcasts About Equity in Money™ About Summit Careers News Community Giving Equity in Money™ About Summit Careers News Community Giving Help & Support Contact Us Member Support Center Schedule an Appointment Find a Branch Contact Us Member Support Center Schedule an Appointment Find a Branch Please read the following before proceeding to: The website you are about to visit is solely the responsibility of the merchant or other party providing the site. The content of this third-party site, including materials and information, is solely the responsibility of the provider of the site. The Credit Union is not responsible for any such third-party content. Any transactions that you enter into with a vendor, merchant or other party that you access through this third-party site are solely between you and that vendor, merchant or other party. The Credit Union does not endorse the content contained in this third-party site, nor the organization publishing the site, and hereby disclaims any responsibility for such content. The Credit Union Privacy Policy does not apply to this third-party site, and for further information you should consult the privacy disclosures of the third-party site. NCUA Insurance Estimator Privacy, Security & Accessibility Rates, Fees, Terms & Disclosures Routing Number *  The Wisconsin's #1 Mortgage Lender designation is based on the number of loans in 2022, gathered from the Home Mortgage Disclosure Act data compiled annually by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. The results of the data were obtained through the LEI: 254900NTAC4H10MGSU23 **  SBA Lender of the Year Award for Credit Unions as awarded by the Small Business Administration of Wisconsin in 2023. Copyright 2024 © Summit Credit Union. All rights reserved. If you are using a screen reader and are having problems using this website, please call 608-243-5000 for assistance. Insured by NCUA