Spread joy this holiday season
Join us in giving back to the community.
Holiday Food & Gift Drives
Redwood Credit Union is proud to support local families through our annual Holiday Giving Program, featuring both a food drive and toy drive in collaboration with trusted nonprofit organizations across our communities.
2024 Impact Snapshot
Thanks to your generosity:
• 947 gifts were distributed
• 3,126 lbs. of food collected — enough for 3,751 meals
Let’s make an even greater impact in 2025!
Porch-to-Pantry Food Drive: Help Us Fight Hunger
No one should have to choose between paying bills and putting food on the table. Our local food banks are struggling more than ever to keep up with demand. To help, Redwood Credit Union is collaborating with the startup nonprofit, A Simple Gesture , and we’ve launched a new “porch-to-pantry” food drive model to fight hunger in the North Bay and San Francisco.
It's easy to donate! Sign up in any of our 22 branches,or at this website. Leave a bag or a box of non-perishable items on your doorstep for pickup on Saturday, December 13. It couldn’t be easier to donate!
Let’s come together for our neighbors in need. Every can, box, and bag makes a difference!
Toy Drive: Spreading Joy Across Counties
We’re working with nonprofit partners in each county to bring holiday cheer to children and families. You can drop off new gifts at any RCU branch through December 19.
How to Participate
Visit your local RCU branch to learn more about each nonprofit’s wish list and donation guidelines.
Thank you for helping us bring joy, nourishment, and hope to our communities this holiday season.
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Partner: Center for Volunteer & Nonprofit Leadership (CVNL) – Secret Santa Program
How to give:
- Pick up an heart tag at any Sonoma County RCU branch.
- Return your wrapped gift with the tag attached by December 19.
- Gifts support children, teens, and seniors in need across Sonoma County.
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Partner: North Marin Community Services
How to give:
- Visit northmarincs.org to view wish list items.
- Drop off new, unwrapped gifts at any Marin County RCU branch.
- Suggested gifts by age:
- Newborn–5 years: Dolls, toy cars, books, blocks, dress-up clothes.
- 6–12 years: Legos, art kits, STEM toys, puzzles, card games (Uno, Monopoly Deal), cozy blankets.
- Teens: Chapter books, Rubik’s Cubes, VTech learning toys, jewelry kits.
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Partner:Toys for Tots
How to give:
- Drop off new, unwrapped toys at any Napa County RCU branch.
- Gifts will be distributed to local children through the Toys for Tots program.
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Point Arena
Partner:Project Santa
How to give:
- Drop off new, unwrapped gifts at the Point Arena RCU branch.
- Collecting gifts for infants through 18 years old.
- Books for older children (ages 10–16) are especially appreciated.
Ukiah
Partner:Ukiah Valley Christmas Effort
How to give
- Drop off new, unwrapped gifts at the Ukiah RCU branch.
- Collecting gifts for infants through 18 years old.
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Partner:Toys for Tots
How to give:
- Drop off new, unwrapped toys at the Lower Lake RCU branch.
- Gifts will be distributed to children in Lake County through the Toys for Tots program.
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Partner:APA Family Support Services
How to give:
- Drop off wrapped gifts at the San Francisco RCU branch.
- Educational toys for children ages 8–12 are especially appreciated.
PPP Forgiveness Application Deadline
Congress passed The Economic Aid Act which changed the deferment period from 6 months post covered period to 10 months post covered period. For example, if your covered period ended June 30, 2021, under the new guidelines the earliest your first loan payment wouldn’t be due until April 2022, and you have until then to request forgiveness. Please use the following calculation to help you identify when your forgiveness will be due:
- PPP borrowers may select a covered period anywhere from 8 weeks to 24 weeks.
- RCU is automatically calculating your loan due date based on a 24-week covered period, if you intend on using a shorter covered period please inform us immediately as this will impact your due date.
- Your correct deadline will be reflected in your online banking account.
If all or part of your PPP loan is not forgiven, your first loan payment will be due the first of the following month after a decision is made by the SBA.
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