OSWEGO – As part of the credit union movement, Compass Federal Credit Union is dedicated to giving back and helping to provide for the local community.
This effort continued in 2025, as Compass Federal Credit Union once again donated a total of $16,250 to area schools to help pay for hats, mittens, snow pants, shoes and other student clothing needs that become especially important during the winter months.
Each school in the Oswego City and Fulton City School Districts received a check donation for the cause, along with Oswego’s Trinity Catholic School.
Since 2020, all schools within the Mexico Academy & Central School District and the Hannibal Central School District have also received check donations.
In total, Compass once again made donations to 22 schools within Oswego County.
“We’re proud to be able to continue this annual tradition,” said Compass CEO, Jennifer Rupert. “While we always try to find new ways to give back to our great community, we find that helping our youth is particularly rewarding and this is why this program has become a staple. We hope the students that need it, can enjoy an extra bit of warmth on our behalf this winter.”
For the year, the Compass Federal Credit Union Contributions Committee helped to facilitate Compass FCU partnerships with several local organizations that help to serve those in the Oswego County community. Compass contributions for the past year reached nearly $30,000 in total.
Aside from monetary contributions, Compass continued its local food and toy drive efforts and coordinated its annual Charity Golf Outing, which supported youth sports in the area.
The credit union also debuted its Compass Cares program, which provided pre-packaged meals for those in need in the Oswego County community.
Meal packages, prepared by Compass staff, were placed in the foyer of each office. Those in need of a meal were able to select their choice, with no requirements needing to be met.
Each meal package was prepared so that they could be stored for a later time or made immediately and contained detailed recipes and instructions for meal prep.
Packaged meal options included creamy corn chowder, easy dump chili, chicken & dumplings, five can taco soup, minestrone soup, chicken alfredo, teriyaki chicken rice bowls, shepard’s pie, pasta with meatballs and tuna casserole.
“This past year was once again a rewarding one as we continue to work toward being more than just a financial institution, but a true difference maker in our community,” said Compass COO, Eric Morris. “We could not be prouder of our membership, staff and community as a whole for joining our efforts in helping to continue to better and grow our local communities.”
The Compass FCU Contributions Committee is already hard at work with preparations in the new year and looking forward to working with and helping to serve the Oswego County community.
To learn more about Compass Credit Union’s services, or to see a listing of locations, visit online at www.compassfcu.com.
Compass Credit Union can be found on social media via Facebook at www.facebook.com/CompassFCU and on Twitter @CompassFCU.
About Compass Federal Credit Union: Established in 1966, Compass Federal Credit Union has expanded from its original 74 members, to servicing more than 8,000 members in the Oswego County community. Compass Federal Credit Union aims to serve its members with responsive and exceptional personal service, security of member’s funds, competitive programs and continued growth.
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