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

SAN DIEGO, Calif. (November 6, 2026) — 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. Funds collected will help provide medical care and supplies for local animals in need. The funds collected will also help cover adoption fees to help these animals find loving homes.  This marks the 15th consecutive year that SDCCU has supported local organizations through its Presents for Paws campaign.
 
“SDCCU is dedicated to our four-legged companions and the groups that safeguard them,” said SDCCU President and CEO Teresa Campbell. “We are honored to continue supporting community animal shelters and rescue networks through initiatives like Presents for Paws. Every contribution, regardless of size, plays a vital role in delivering treatment, safety, and a fresh start for vulnerable animals during the holidays.”

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 December. Last holiday season, SDCCU’s Presents for Paws donation efforts collected more than $32,000 for shelter and rescue animals in need.

SDCCU is one of the nation’s top credit unions and was named one of America’s Best Regional Credit Unions in 2026 by Newsweek and voted San Diego’s BEST Credit Union for 2026 in The San Diego Union-Tribune Readers Poll. 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 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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