Given these economic times, charitable organizations continue to have a great need for financial assistance.  That’s why OMNI Community Credit Union started its “OMNI Gives Back” Grant Program which distributes $40,000 throughout the year to local charities.  The first round of grants was awarded to the American Red Cross – Calhoun County Chapter, All Species Kinship of Battle Creek, Domestic and Sexual Abuse Services of St. Joseph County, Leila Arboretum of Battle Creek and Three Rivers Area Mentoring of Three Rivers.



OMNI is now taking applications for the second installment of the program, and invites all non-profit organizations to apply.  All applications must be received by May 1, 2010.



“It’s been a challenging year for many charitable organizations that support the communities of Southwest Michigan,” said Ted Parsons, CEO of OMNI Community Credit Union.  “In 2008, we were nominated as the Elite Winner of West Michigan’s 101 Best and Brightest Companies to Work For and recognized for our community initiatives.  We feel as though the “OMNI Gives Back” Grant continues this tradition by truly investing in the communities we serve, and demonstrating to Southwest Michigan that we are a local financial institution.”

To apply for the “OMNI Gives Back” Grant, visit www.omnigivesback.org.



OMNI Community Credit Union has over 33,000 members across SW Michigan with $230 million in assets. For two consecutive years, OMNI has given a Cashback Rebate of nearly $1.4 million dollars to say thank you to members. The credit union continually reinvests in its membership and the communities they serve with new branches, some of the area's best interest rates on loans and savings accounts, no fee checking, low fees, over 28,000 free ATMs, OMNI scholarships and is involved in over 40 community events annually. Anyone in Southwest Michigan can bank with OMNI. To find out how you can join, call 866-OMNI-WOW or visit www.omnicommunitycu.org.