Eligible Activities

Credit unions could receive an award for involvement in almost any kind of activity that helps other people or strengthens the structure of a community.  Sample Dora Maxwell Award activities include, but are not limited to: 

  • Helping solve core community problems, such as housing, transportation, or hunger
  • Food, clothing or school supply drives for the needy
  • Raising money on behalf of charitable organizations, such as United Way or Credit Unions for Kids
  • Helping an organization or agency with events or projects, such as coaching a Special Olympics team
  • Sponsoring a community volunteer of the year award