Mountain America Continues Support of the American Red Cross Through BYU 3-Point Shot Program

SANDY, Utah, Feb. 27, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Mountain America Credit Union continued its support of the American Red Cross by donating $50 for every 3-point shot made by BYU men's basketball. Additionally, Mountain America donated $500 for each field goal made by BYU football during the 2019-2020 season, for a total donation of $27,500.   

With more than 300 3-point shots made so far this season, Mountain America presented $17,000 to the American Red Cross at the final men's basketball home game on February 22, 2020. Mountain America awarded an additional $10,500 to the American Red Cross at the BYU football game on November 16, 2019.

"I have followed and admired Mountain America Credit Union's long history of contributing so generously and meaningfully in the many communities we share and call home," says Adam Whitaker, executive director at the American Red Cross Central and Southern Utah Chapter. "The American Red Cross is grateful for the partnership we feel from the leadership, teams, and members of Mountain America. We acknowledge their weighty contribution to our mutual mission of saving lives, lifting those in greatest need, and making our local communities safer places to live, work, and play. We simply could not do it well without the Mountain America Credit Union family. They make the kind of difference that so many count on."

"From house fires to major disasters, the American Red Cross works tirelessly with local authorities to provide the vital resources needed to begin rebuilding homes and lives," says Sterling Nielsen, president and chief executive officer at Mountain America Credit Union. "Thank you for the support and hope you provide to the community in times of need."

About Mountain America Credit Union
With more than 880,000 members and $9 billion in assets, Mountain America Credit Union assists members on the right path to help them identify and achieve their financial dreams. Mountain America provides consumers and businesses with a variety of convenient, flexible products and services, as well as sound, timely advice. Members enjoy access to secure, cutting-edge mobile banking technology, over 95 branches across five states, thousands of shared-branching locations nationwide and more than 50,000 surcharge-free ATMs. Mountain America?guiding you forward. Learn more at macu.com.

SOURCE Mountain America Credit Union