LorMet Donates to Fill Gap in Chronicle Toy Drive
At LorMet Community Credit Union, community is more than a word, it is our purpose. When a need arises in the communities we serve, we believe in stepping forward, especially at critical moments. That commitment was recently put into action when LorMet helped ensure the success of The Chronicle’s Not-Forgotten Box holiday toy drive, benefiting thousands of children across Lorain and Elyria.
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Stepping Up When It Mattered Most
As the deadline for The Chronicle’s Not-Forgotten Box toy drive approached, organizers faced a significant shortfall. The goal was ambitious: 8,000 toys for local children, and the gap threatened the ability to meet the needs of families who rely on this annual effort to bring joy to the holiday season.
After learning about the shortfall through a Chronicle newsletter detailing the drive’s progress, LorMet President/CEO Daniel Cwalina reached out directly to see how LorMet could help. That conversation quickly turned into action.
LorMet made a donation that helped close the gap and keep the toy drive moving forward, ensuring that more than 2,000 children in Lorain and Elyria would not be forgotten this holiday season.
This is what local leadership looks like: paying attention, responding quickly, and doing what is right for the community.
A Longstanding Commitment to Giving Back
Supporting the Not-Forgotten Box is one example of LorMet’s broader, ongoing commitment to strengthening Lorain County. Community impact is woven into everything we do, from financial services to philanthropy.
Over the years, LorMet has proudly supported initiatives that address both immediate needs and long-term community vitality, including:
- Fighting food insecurity through a member-matching campaign benefiting Second Harvest Food Bank, providing over $254,000 over the past 10 years.
- Celebrating Lorain County’s cultural heritage through primary sponsorships of the Lorain International Festival and Rockin’ on the River
- Donating $20,000 to Hurricane Helene relief efforts, as a natural disaster extended the call for help to a national level
These efforts reflect a shared belief that strong communities are built through collaboration, compassion, and consistent action.
More Than a Tagline
“Being ‘Simply the Best’ isn’t just a tagline, it’s a deeply rooted culture we have cultivated for nearly nine decades. At LorMet, we feel a true calling to give back. Our commitment remains unwavering as we work to uplift the people, families, and neighborhoods we proudly serve. Whether through financial empowerment, community partnerships, or stepping in when help is needed most, LorMet remains dedicated to making a meaningful difference. Because when our community thrives, we all thrive.”
Daniel Cwalina, Esq. – President/CEO of LorMet Community Federal Credit Union