MEMBERS’ SPOTLIGHT

By Holly Cook, Public Relations Manager

“Pay It Forward” is a TV community spotlight feature started by Mountain America Credit Union based on one simple idea: “Help those who are giving to others by recognizing them for making a difference in their communities.” Mountain America Credit Union started the segment in the Salt Lake City area in 2011, and in 2015, they expanded it to Idaho.

In partnership with CBS 2 News, around 100 stories have been featured about people in the Treasure Valley doing great things for others. Pay It Forward is hosted by CBS 2 TV anchor Brent Hunsaker.

Recent features have highlighted local heroes giving beds to those without, the organization of a rodeo for disabled kids, groups feeding the hungry, saving unwanted animals, spreading joy with random acts of kindness and more. Each of these champions for good are awarded $500 from Mountain America

Credit Union. MACU created the reward as a way to give back to those who selflessly give to others.

“Giving back is an integral part of Mountain America’s culture. One good deed can inspire another, and hopefully start a chain of positive events spreading through the community,” said Sterling Nielsen, president and chief executive officer at Mountain America Credit Union. “We hope others have been as inspired by these stories of selflessness as we are.” We’re grateful to both of these Boise Metro Chamber members, MACU and CBS 2 News, for working together to promote community engagement and highlight the good work of so many people.

You can watch all of the Pay It Forward stories on CBS 2’s website at idahonews.com, by clicking on “Features.”