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for medical and behavioral services for homeless animals and injured wild animals in their care. Cal Coast has been a key sponsor of the Humane Society’s very popular Fur Ball gala for four consecutive years and has also donated high-demand items such as concert tickets and experience-driven giveaways for their auction. In addition to the corporate support, the staff at Cal Coast has raised thousands of dollars in their Annual Walk for Animals in Escondido and Liberty Station. During the walks, Cal Coast has a Cal Coast employee large presence of over 60 employees along with their family and friends walking in support. The credit union also offers a “Cash for a Cause” where Cal Coast donates $25 to the San Diego Humane Society’s PAWS program for each walker that opens a new account. Looking ahead into 2019, Cal Coast has launched a series of free financial workshops for San Diego Humane Society staff and volunteers. Workshop topics range from money management to dealing with debt and are designed to help their staff achieve their financial dreams. Their Community Relations Department will also host more internal adoption events at their corporate office for their staff, where San Diego Humane Society provides free adoption and training resources and are accompanied by adoptable pet companions in their lunch hour. The event is a big hit with staff from the Cal Coast headquarters and has drawn the enthusiastic participation of employees of nearby companies. It is always exciting to see the Cal Coast family add new members by adopting a new pet! In the years ahead, Cal Coast and the San Diego Humane Society look forward to collaborating on more fundraising projects to further their shared mission of giving back to the communities they serve. www.calcoastcu.org FEBRUARY 2019 | GBSAN.COM 87