Azura Credit Union Presents 5th Annual Topeka Veterans Parade & Salute Our Heroes Festival

For Immediate Release
Topeka, KS – November 7, 2017:

The Military Veteran Project is thankful to Azura Credit Union to lead sponsors of the fifth annual Salute Our Heroes Festival & Topeka Veterans Parade, to be held on Saturday, November 11, 2017.

This annual event is on a mission to be one of the largest celebration of service in our country. While carrying on the traditions of honoring the service and sacrifice of veterans , offering the public the opportunity to show their support for those who serve on our nation's most visible stage in the State Capitol of Kansas, Topeka. Sponsorships and contributions to the patriotic festival directly benefits support programs, alternative treatments and research for military suicide prevention. For sponsorship and ticket information and to learn more about this event, visit https://www.militaryveteranproject.org/saluteourheroesfestivaltopeka.html

Established in 2012, the Military Veteran Project secures funding for alternative treatments not provided by Veterans Administration, research and advocacy in Washington DC
to assist with achieving its mission. Events such as the Salute Our Heroes Festival, which had a record breaking number of 6,000 people in attendance for the 2016 year, assisting with mobilizing public support for our veterans, connecting our veterans with resources, and organizations serving our veterans.

About Azura Credit Union

History of Educational Credit Union

Educational Credit Union was formed in 1939 as Topeka Teachers Credit Union by a group of educators. The credit union started with just 29 members and $144 in total assets. At the time of merger, Educational Credit Union boasted over 24,000 members, with over $208 million in total assets.

History of Quest Credit Union

Quest Credit Union was founded in 2010 with the merger of Credit Unions United (1951) and Credit Union One of Kansas (1956.) Their membership roots run deeply with The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company, Bell Telephone, State of Kansas Employees and more. At time of merger, Quest had over 23,000 members, with over $274 million in total assets.

Going Forward, and Above and Beyond

As Azura Credit Union, the merger expanded services and opportunities for members, while providing efficiency and technology benefits. Between both credit unions, we have over 140 years of serving our Kansas members and surrounding communities.

​About Military Veteran Project

The Military Veteran Project. is a private, nonprofit 501(c)3 corporation. It is governed by a volunteer board of directors, composed of business and community leaders. Its board meets monthly and lends it expertise to the operations of the Foundation.

To learn more about Military Veteran Project click here 

​Our Community Impact Card allows you to make a purchase and make a difference! 

•  Available with all checking accounts

•  Each time you make a purchase with your Azura card, we will donate 5 cents to one of our participating charities of choice.
•  Choose from one of our Charities of Choice for your donation:
  • Boys and Girls Club of Topeka 
     The mission of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Topeka is to enable all young people,  especially those who need us most, to reach their full potential as productive, caring,  responsible citizens. To learn more please visit www.bgctopeka.org
  • Harvesters | The Community Food Network 
     Harvesters mission is to feed hungry people today and work to end hunger tomorrow.  This regional food bank serves a 26 county area of NE Kansas and  NW Missouri. To  learn about their other programs and efforts, please visit  www.harvesters.org
  • MVP, Military Veteran Project
    The Military Veteran Project is on a mission to prevent military suicide through    research and treatment.  Every day 22 veterans take their own lives. That is a suicide  every 65 minutes. To learn more or get involved with the Military Veteran Project  please  visit www.militaryveteranproject.org
  • Supporting Kids Foundation
     Supporting Kids Foundation is helping Kansas City area families battle childhood  cancer with dignity and peace of mind. This non-profit was founded by neighbors and  friends in Lenexa in 2009, who understand first hand that "no one budgets for  cancer."  To learn more please visit, www.supportingkids.org
  • TARC
    TARC is Shawnee County's most experienced provider of support for children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. TARC has been providing support and services for over 60 years. To learn more, please visit www.tarcinc.org
  • Topeka Community Cycle Project
    Our mission is to broaden access to cycling in Topeka through hands-on education and bike repair. The TCCP exists to serve everyone through various   programs.TCCP is a place to learn new skills and develop a community of cyclists in and around Topeka. Visit www.cycleproject.org to learn more. 
  • Topeka Rescue Mission 
    The Topeka Rescue Mission is a homeless shelter which has served Topeka, Kansas for more than 60 years.  TRM is dedicated to providing food, shelter, clothing, training and hope to homeless and impoverished men, women and children. To learn more please visit www.trmonline.org