ANAHEIM, Calif., Sept. 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Credit Union of Southern California (CU SoCal) recently donated more than $340,000 to nonprofit organizations, educational programs, youth development initiatives, and community services across Southern California. Distributed throughout the summer, the contributions supported organizations serving Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, and San Bernardino counties.

The donations supported a wide range of community-driven efforts focused on education, youth development, wellness, and essential services, including:

  • $35,000 for Soroptimist International of Whittier and the Whittier Host Lions Club.

  • $34,000 for families served by Ronald McDonald House Pasadena.

  • $25,000 in combined support for Interfaith Food Center and the Welcome Home Project at Whittier Community Church.

Additional contributions supported local schools, youth organizations, educational and scholarship programs, community wellness efforts, and services for individuals and families throughout the region.

"These donations reflect CU SoCal's ongoing commitment to the communities we serve," said Dave Gunderson, President and CEO of CU SoCal. "By partnering with organizations that provide essential services and opportunities, we can extend our impact beyond financial services and help create stronger communities."

Through charitable giving, sponsorships, volunteerism, and community partnerships, CU SoCal invests in initiatives that expand opportunity and improve quality of life across Southern California.

About Credit Union of Southern California (CU SoCal) Founded in 1954 as Whittier Area Schools Federal Credit Union, Credit Union of Southern California (CU SoCal) is a federally chartered credit union open to anyone who qualifies for Membership. Individuals may become Members through family or household relationships, employer partnerships, select educational institutions, residency or employment in Lake Havasu City, Arizona, or through a complimentary membership in a CU SoCal nonprofit partner association. CU SoCal remains a Member-owned, not-for-profit cooperative dedicated to helping Members build better lives through personalized financial services and support. CU SoCal has a superior five-star financial rating from BauerFinancial, holds more than $4 billion in assets, and serves more than 187,000 Members. For more information, visit CUSoCal.org.