IDAHO FALLS, Idaho, 3 de julio de 2019 - East Idaho Credit Union ha recaudado 49.560 dólares para su programa de caridad en su torneo anual de golf Kicks for Kids, celebrado recientemente en Idaho Falls.

“This program, Kicks for Kids, provides needed shoes to local kids whose family can’t afford them,” said Frontier President and CEO Dan Thurman. “This is the most money we’ve raised so far. It’s great to have this kind of support from our community and credit union industry to help us make a positive impact on our community.”

En 2018, Kicks for Kids compró 1.500 pares de zapatos para niños necesitados de la región. Este año, el programa está previsto que supere los 2.000, ya que el programa sigue creciendo.

The 3rd annual Kicks for Kids Golf Tournament took place June 24 at the Idaho Falls Country Club and included 128 golfers who enjoyed 18 holes, lunch, and a raffle that included autographed sports memorabilia, TVs, kayaks, and staycations. All funds raised will go directly to the purchase of shoes. For more than 20 years East Idaho Credit Union has been providing shoes to kids, receiving referrals from school counselors and local social workers. In addition to the golf tournament Frontier places empty water jugs in area schools between Thanksgiving and Christmas each year, asking children to bring their spare change from home to help purchase shoes.

"Para algunos niños, es el primer par de zapatos nuevos que han tenido", dijo Bailey Foster, coordinador de relaciones comunitarias de East Idaho Credit Union. "Es reconfortante saber que podemos marcar la diferencia".