Glade Run Christmas Toy Drive
Clearview employees participate in an annual Christmas Toy Drive to help provide the joy of the holiday season to the children in the residential homes of Glade Run. Glade Run, located in Zelienople, Pa, gives children who have had a traumatic life experience a positive, therapeutic environment to bring back their hope for a brighter future. Glade Run provides healing through their residential treatment facility, group homes and emergency shelter.
Clearview employees prepare gifts for the Glade Run Toy Drive.
2011 Shoe Collection for Tornado Victims
Clearview employees joined the Boy Scout Troop 81 & 344 of Wexford, PA in collecting adult and children’s sneakers, work boots, dress shoes, scandals and slippers for the tornado victims of Alabama, Georgia, Mississippi and Tennessee. We collected over 130 pairs of gently worn and new shoes during the month of May.
Clearview employees collected 130 pairs of shoes for tornado victims.
AED Devices installed in all Clearview Branches
Clearview has installed Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) at each of its branches. Having an AED device in each branch enhances Clearview's capabilities as an emergency responder in the event of a life-threatening medical emergency. Clearview is pleased to be able to provide AEDs for the safety and convenience of members and employees.
Clearview installed AEDs in all branches, to ensure the safety of its members and employees.
Beaver County Heart Walk
Clearview employees and their families participated in the 2010 Beaver County Heart Walk, which raises money for lifesaving research and programs for the American Heart Association. This walk occurs in the fall of each year and circles three miles around downtown Beaver, Pa.
Clearview employees and their families volunteering at the Beaver County Heart Walk.
Breast Cancer Awareness
Clearview purchased pink drive-up money canisters for use at the drive up teller windows to show support for breast cancer awareness. The pink canisters were purchased from Diebold and are used at Clearview’s Moon Township branch. Diebold, Clearview's canister supplier, donates one dollar from the sale of each canister to the Susan G. Komen Foundation. Diebold is an inside direct sales organization that provides supplies and accessories for automated teller machines (ATMs) and drive-thru visual auto teller systems for financial institutions.
Clearview purchases pink drive-up canisters to support breast cancer awareness.
Bowl-A-Thon
Clearview employees, along with employees of other credit unions belonging to the Beaver Valley Chapter of Credit Unions, meet to participate in an annual Bowl-A-Thon. Clearview’s team has been participating since 2007 and has raised over $4,500 for the Pennsylvania Credit Union Foundation.
The Pennsylvania Credit Union Foundation was formed in 1996 and provides individuals, credit unions and their communities with resources to stimulate socio-economic growth.
Clearview employees participating in a recent Bowl-A-Thon.
Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh
Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh received over 200 books valued at $677 from the profits of a Book Fair held in 2010 by the employees of Clearview. Children’s Hospital uses these books for their library and to give to a child in need of a special gift.
Clearview employees held a book fair for the Children’s Hospital.
Daffodil Days/American Cancer Society
Clearview and its employees have purchased beautiful daffodils from the American Cancer Society for the past 14 years. These donations total $19,397 and are used to give hope to people facing cancer and to save lives by supporting the American Cancer Society programs. These programs fight back against cancer and build awareness to help beat the disease.
The daffodil is the first flower of spring, and is a symbol of hope. It represents the hope we all share for a future where cancer is no longer a life-threatening disease.
Clearview employees purchased daffodils to support the American Cancer Society.
Food Pantries
Thankfully our local Food Pantries provide canned food, dry goods and household paper products to the needy of our communities. Some of the Food Pantries also distribute the Senior Citizens monthly food box. Clearview and its employees support these local Food Pantries in many ways:
- Weekly - Employees volunteer to distribute food and other dry goods to the clients of the Food Pantries.
- Delivery – The West Hills Food Pantry receives their supplies monthly from the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank. Our employees help unload the truck and stock the shelves and freezers.
- Thanksgiving Baskets – Clearview employees donate the food items for a Thanksgiving Day meal in beautiful holiday baskets. The baskets are then passed out to many needy families at the local Food Pantries.
- Canned Food Collections – Twice a year West Hills Food Pantry receives a huge delivery of canned food, one from the Postal Carriers and the other from the Mile of Cans collection held by the West Hills Christian Church. Our employees join the other volunteers to unload trucks, check expiration dates on the cans, sort and stock the shelves.
- Backpacks For Kids – New backpacks are purchased and filled by the Clearview employees. The local food pantries then distribute them to the children at the start of a new school year.
- Winter Coats Collection – Employees donate gently worn winter coats for children and adults.
- Donations – Clearview and its employees make monetary donations, as well as food donations throughout the year.
Clearview employees at the West Hills Food Pantry.
Garage Sale Epilepsy Foundation of Western & Central PA
Clearview employees, their families and the Carnot Boy Scout Troop #310 provide continued support to the Epilepsy Foundation by holding a garage sale. A total of $1,412.55 has been donated to the Epilepsy Foundation of Western & Central Pa from the sale of hot dogs, donuts, table fees and donations received during the sale. Any items not sold are donated to the Vietnam Veterans.
Clearview employees and Boy Scout Troop 310 work together for the Epilepsy Foundation.
Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF)
JDRF Jean Day - Clearview employees supported the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF) by participating in a Jean Day. Employees purchased a $5 JDRF sticker for the opportunity to wear jeans to work. A total of $695 was raised for the research, awareness and support groups of the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation.
Points for Pediatrics - Clearview Federal Credit Union has proudly donated $7,200 to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF), based on the Pitt Men’s Basketball team’s great 2010-2011 season. We’re honored to team up with Pitt in support of Points for Pediatrics and benefit the JDRF.
Dusty Elias Kirk, President, JDRF Western PA Chapter, Nancy Glynn, VP Outreach, JDRF Western PA Chapter and daughter Alex Glynn, are being presented with a check from Clearview’s Vice President of Technology, Ralph Canterbury, alongside two Pitt Panther cheerleaders and mascot “Roc”.
Lee National Denim Day / Breast Cancer Awareness
Since 2000, Clearview employees have supported the fight against Breast Cancer by participating in Lee National Denim Day. Employees purchase a $5 Breast Cancer Awareness pin for the opportunity to wear jeans to work on Lee National Denim Day. In the last 10 years, employees have raised $12,211 to support the research, awareness, support groups, screening and treatment programs of the National Breast Cancer Coalition Fund.
Clearview employees raise money for the fight against Breast Cancer on Lee Denim Day.
Project Bundle Up
Project Bundle-Up serves both needy and disabled senior citizens and disadvantaged children, ranging from infants to teens, by obtaining winter outer wear.
Clearview employees and their families have participated in Project Bundle up since 1993 and look forward to it every year. Employees enjoy helping the children choose a brand new winter coat at a local Wal-Mart, located in Robinson Township, Pa. Early in the morning the children are greeted, served a breakfast supplied by the department store and afterwards the shopping fun begins. Children are outfitted from head to toe with hats, coats and boots.
Clearview employees and family members volunteer for Project Bundle Up.
Habitat for Humanity - Kids Triathlon
Clearview supports Habitat for Humanity by sponsoring events throughout the Southwestern Pennsylvania area. Since its founding in 1976, Habitat for Humanity has built more than 225,000 houses worldwide, providing simple, decent and affordable shelter for more than one million people.
Mark Brennan, Clearview President CEO and Tim Murphy, US Representative assist at the Habitat for Humanity Kids Triathlon.
March of Dimes
Clearview employees and their families walked in the “Walk for Babies” and raised over $1,650 for the March of Dimes. The team walked 3.2 miles to raise funds for research to prevent premature births and to give hope to more than a half a million babies born too soon each year. The walk was enjoyed by all on a Sunday morning in Brady’s Run Park, Chippewa, Pa.
Clearview employees and family members at a recent March of Dimes Walk.
Blood Drive (Central Blood Bank)
The Central Blood Bank recruits donors and collects blood for patients, hospitals and healthcare customers. Clearview holds four blood drives each year in support of the Central Blood Bank. The drives are held at Clearview's main office in Moon Township, Pa. “This one hour of time out of an employee’s day is an easy and simple way to show support to co-workers and our community” says Deborah Connolly, Community Affairs Specialist.
Central Blood Bank bus onsite at Clearview’s Moon Township branch where Clearview employees donate blood.
Variety the Children's Charity
Cares of Kids - Clearview supports Variety the Children's Charity by participating in the “Cares of Kids” radiothon to raise much needed funds to support Variety’s programs and services for children with disabilities in our communities.
Points for Pediatrics - Clearview and the University of Pittsburgh men’s basketball team joined forces in the “Points for Pediatrics” program. For every 3 pointer made during a game, a donation from Clearview was placed in the Points for Pediatrics fund. At the end of the 2009-2010 season Clearview donated $6,720 to Variety the Children’s Charity.
Camp Variety for Kids - Clearview employees assist at the “Camp Variety for Kids” day camp held each year. Day Camp is one week in August that Clearview employees look forward to each year. Variety the Children's Charity is a non-profit organization known for helping children with disabilities by providing them with enabling equipment, assistive technology and communication devices, and the opportunity to personally develop and to participate in social, educational, artistic and recreational activities enjoyed by other children.
Celia Hindes, Executive Director of Variety the Children's Charity, being presented with a check from Clearview President/CEO, Mark Brennan, alongside two Pitt Panther cheerleaders and mascot “Roc.”
