Marshfield Medical Center Credit Union Holds Successful Benevolent Branches Fundraiser

Thursday, December 18th, 2025 -- 8:00 AM

MMCCU’s first Benevolent Branches giving campaign closed with an impressive show of generosity from members and the wider community.

The holiday effort invited visitors to select an ornament tag from a tree inside the credit union, each representing a needed item for a local nonprofit. By the end of the campaign, the branches were nearly bare and the donation bins were full.

“This effort really showed how caring our community is,” said Tiffany Schara, Business Development Specialist at MMCCU and the coordinator for Benevolent Branches. “People were eager to help, and they gave with open hearts.”

She also highlighted the contributions of Nancy Joch, who went above and beyond with multiple donations. “Nancy should be known as our Benevolent Branches champion. She brought in a remarkable number of items, and her kindness set the tone for the whole campaign.”

Donations supported a wide range of local organizations, including the Hannah Center, Shirley’s House of Hope, Marshfield Area Pet Shelter, Cattails Place, Boys and Girls Club of Marshfield, St Vincent de Paul Outreach, Soup or Socks, Ronald McDonald House, and Children’s Miracle Network.

Each group received items directly, ensuring the gifts reached families and individuals in need. The giving window originally ran November 12 to December 5, with an extension to December 12 due to community interest.

Participants who returned items received a keepsake ornament as a token of appreciation. Schara noted that MMCCU hopes to build on this momentum next year. “The response showed that people want chances to help one another. We’re grateful for every single donation.”

For more information about future giving opportunities, contact Tiffany Schara at [email protected] or visit www.mmccu.com.

(Photo couresty of Marshfield Medical Center Credit Union via press release)

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