This special holiday fundraiser benefits animal shelters and rescues in Southern California

SAN DIEGO, Calif. (October 31, 2025) ­­­­­­— San Diego County Credit Union® (SDCCU®), one of Southern California’s largest locally-owned financial institutions, is collecting monetary donations for Presents for Paws, a special holiday fundraising campaign benefiting animal shelters and rescues in San Diego, Orange and Riverside counties. This marks the 14th consecutive year that SDCCU has supported local organizations through its Presents for Paws campaign.
 
“At SDCCU, we care deeply about our furry friends and the organizations that protect them,” said SDCCU President and CEO Teresa Campbell. “We’re proud to continue supporting local animal shelters and rescues through efforts like Presents for Paws. Every donation, big or small, helps provide care, comfort and second chances for animals in need this holiday season.”

SDCCU’s goal is to raise $10,000 this holiday season. In San Diego County, donations will benefit San Diego Humane Society; in Riverside County, donations will benefit Animal Friends of the Valleys; and in Orange County, donations will benefit the Home Free Animal Rescue & Sanctuary. Monetary donations will be accepted in-branch or online at sdccu.com/paws through the end of November. Last holiday season, SDCCU’s Presents for Paws donation efforts collected more than $46,000 for shelter and rescue animals in need.

SDCCU is one of the nation’s top credit unions and was ranked a top credit union in California in 2025 by Forbes. SDCCU proudly serves the financial needs of customers in Southern California counties, including Imperial, Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino, San Diego, San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara and Ventura. SDCCU has more than 413,000 customers and 30,000 surcharge-FREE ATMs. SDCCU provides breakthrough banking products that meet the demands of today’s lifestyle and delivers banking services that save customers money. SDCCU is leading the way, offering FREE Checking with eStatements, SDCCU mobile banking, mortgage loans, auto loans, Visa® credit cards and business banking services. Federally insured by NCUA. Membership required. Equal Housing Opportunity. NMLS #580585. For more information, visit www.sdccu.com.
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