Spread joy this holiday season
Join us in giving back to the community.
Holiday food & gift drives
Join Redwood Credit Union in giving back to those in the community. Every contribution, big or small, makes a difference.
In 2023, 1,099 gifts and 1,850 lbs. of food (1,541 individual meals) were collected. Together, we provided gifts and food to those in need and hope to make an even bigger impact this year!
Some donations can be dropped off at your local RCU branch, which we will distribute to participating local nonprofits. Please review the individual program details below for donation and drop-off information.
Thank you for your generosity.
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CVNL’s Secret Santa Program is bringing joy to children and families in need during the holidays.
- Pick up an angel tag at a Sonoma County RCU branch and return your wrapped gift from 11/29–12/19.
Help end hunger in your community with Redwood Empire Food Bank.
- Nonperishable food donations will be collected at all Sonoma County RCU branches from 11/1–12/19.
- Redwood Empire Food Bank is facing a significant decrease in food donations. One bag of groceries will help stock pantry shelves.
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North Marin Community Services is bringing joy to children and families in need during the holidays.
- Visit northmarincs.org to browse wish list items and drop off donations from 11/21–12/10.
Suggested items based on age:- Newborn – 5: babydolls, cars, trucks, trains, books, blocks, dress-up clothes
- 6 – 12: legos, art supplies, jewelry kits, STEM kits, middle school chapter books, beyblades, puzzles, rubics cube, VTech learning toys, card games (Monopoly Deal, Uno, Taco vs. Burrito), cozy blanket, stuffed animals
Help end hunger in your community with SF-Marin Food Bank.
- Monetary donations can be made at sfmfoodbank.org and drop off any donations from 11/25–12/19.
- Visit northmarincs.org to browse wish list items and drop off donations from 11/21–12/10.
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Toys for Tots is bringing joy to children and families in need during the holidays.
- Drop off an unwrapped gift at a Napa County RCU branch from 11/18–12/9.
- Donations within the $15-$20 prize range are appreciated.
- Toys for Tots provides gifts to over 3,000 kids in Napa.
Help end hunger in your community with CANV Food Bank.
- Nonperishable food donations will be collected at all Napa County RCU branches from 11/19–12/19.
- Most needed items include: canned soups, canned fruits, cereal/oatmeal, peanut butter, and canned beans.
- Click here to donate online.
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Point Arena
Project Santa is bringing joy to children and families in need during the holidays.
- Drop off an unwrapped gift at our Point Arena branch from 11/25–12/16.
- Books for older children, ages 10-16, are highly encouraged.
- Collecting gifts for infants – 18 years old
- Each child will receive 4 gifts and 2 books
Help your community purchase their holiday meals with Coastal Seniors.
- Gift cards, monetary donations, or nonperishables will be accepted at the Point Arena branch from 11/25–12/19.
- One bag of groceries will help stock pantry shelves.
- Coastal Seniors provides 1,400 meals per month
Ukiah
Help end hunger in your community with Redwood Empire Food Bank.
- Nonperishable food donations will be collected at our Mendocino County branches from 11/1–TBD.
- Redwood Empire Food Bank is facing a significant decrease in food donations. One bag of groceries will help stock pantry shelves.
The Ukiah Valley Christmas Effort is bringing joy to children and families in need during the holidays.
- Collecting gifts for infants – 18 years old
- A donation of $50 purchases a turkey dinner for a family in need.
- Click here to donate online.
- Drop off an unwrapped gift at our Point Arena branch from 11/25–12/16.
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Toys for Tots is bringing joy to children and families in need during the holidays.
- Drop off an unwrapped gift at our Lower Lake branch from 11/15–12/9.
- In 2023, 2,336 toys were given to 1,752 local children.
Help end hunger in your community with Redwood Empire Food Bank.
- Nonperishable food donations will be collected at our Lower Lake branch from 11/1–TBD.
- Redwood Empire Food Bank is facing a significant decrease in food donations. One bag of groceries will help stock pantry shelves.
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APA Family Services is bringing joy to children and families in need during the holidays.
- Drop off a wrapped gift at our San Francisco branch from 11/18–12/19.
- Educational toys valued at around $15 for children aged 8-12 are appreciated.
PPP Forgiveness Application Deadline
Congress passed The Economic Aid Act which changed the deferment period from 6 months post covered period to 10 months post covered period. For example, if your covered period ended June 30, 2021, under the new guidelines the earliest your first loan payment wouldn’t be due until April 2022, and you have until then to request forgiveness. Please use the following calculation to help you identify when your forgiveness will be due:
- PPP borrowers may select a covered period anywhere from 8 weeks to 24 weeks.
- RCU is automatically calculating your loan due date based on a 24-week covered period, if you intend on using a shorter covered period please inform us immediately as this will impact your due date.
- Your correct deadline will be reflected in your online banking account.
If all or part of your PPP loan is not forgiven, your first loan payment will be due the first of the following month after a decision is made by the SBA.
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