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Honolulu Federal Credit Union (HOCU) has reaffirmed its dedication to community service and environmental stewardship through its successful Shred-It Day events in 2024. The credit union hosted two events this year, with the most recent occurring on Saturday, October 12. So far in 2024, HOCU shredded over 13,000 pounds of sensitive documents, showcasing the credit union’s privacy protection initiatives and the commitment to environmental conservation. The first event, held in April in celebration of Earth Day, saw over 8,000 pounds of paper securely destroyed and recycled. "We're thrilled with the overwhelming response from our members and the community," said Mark Munemitsu, President/CEO at HOCU. "By providing this service, we're not only helping protect our members from identity theft but also making a huge positive impact on our environment." These events provide more than just a secure way to dispose of sensitive documents, as they also reduce the risk of identity theft, promote recycling, and raise awareness about data security and environmental conservation. Given the record demand and positive community feedback, HOCU is committed to continuing these events in the future. "We're already planning our next Shred-It Day for 2025," Mark Munemitsu added. "It's clear that our members value this service, and we're proud to offer it as part of our ongoing commitment to the community and the environment." For more information about HOCU's Shred-It Day and other community initiatives, please visit myhocu.com or call 808-777-5646.
Honolulu Federal Credit Union (HOCU) has reaffirmed its dedication to community service and environmental stewardship through its successful Shred-It Day events in 2024. The credit union hosted two events this year, with the most recent occurring on Saturday, October 12.
So far in 2024, HOCU shredded over 13,000 pounds of sensitive documents, showcasing the credit union’s privacy protection initiatives and the commitment to environmental conservation. The first event, held in April in celebration of Earth Day, saw over 8,000 pounds of paper securely destroyed and recycled.
"We're thrilled with the overwhelming response from our members and the community," said Mark Munemitsu, President/CEO at HOCU. "By providing this service, we're not only helping protect our members from identity theft but also making a huge positive impact on our environment."
These events provide more than just a secure way to dispose of sensitive documents, as they also reduce the risk of identity theft, promote recycling, and raise awareness about data security and environmental conservation.
Given the record demand and positive community feedback, HOCU is committed to continuing these events in the future. "We're already planning our next Shred-It Day for 2025," Mark Munemitsu added. "It's clear that our members value this service, and we're proud to offer it as part of our ongoing commitment to the community and the environment."
For more information about HOCU's Shred-It Day and other community initiatives, please visit myhocu.com or call 808-777-5646.