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Nymeo Federal Credit Union Awards Over $7000 in Student Scholarships

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Wednesday, June 28, 2023
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FREDERICK, Md., June 28, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Nymeo Federal Credit Union, a community-based credit union serving Frederick and Montgomery Counties, awarded $7000 in scholarships to students throughout the community. The scholarships were awarded through Nymeo's annual scholarship program, the Believe & Achieve College Scholarship, the Frederick County Public School's (FCPS) StartUp Frederick Competition, and through the CU Foundation Scholarship.

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  • FREDERICK, Md., June 28, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Nymeo Federal Credit Union, a community-based credit union serving Frederick and Montgomery Counties, awarded $7000 in scholarships to students throughout the community.
  • "Our credit union is proud to continue sponsoring a competition that fosters the entrepreneurial spirit."
  • Additionally, Nymeo and the Credit Union Foundation of Maryland & DC presented Nymeo member, Samantha Mailhot, with a $1,000 college scholarship.
  • College or trade school-bound members of any credit union based in Maryland or DC or affiliated with the MD|DC Credit Union Association are eligible to apply each year to this Credit Union College Scholarship.

Elan Charitable Giving Program Surpasses $1 Million in Donations

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Tuesday, February 28, 2023
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Elan, continuing the commitment to partners and their communities, has selected 25 new credit union partners to designate a charity in their community to receive a $15,000 donation on the credit union’s behalf, as part of the 2023 Elan Charitable Giving Program.

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  • Elan, continuing the commitment to partners and their communities, has selected 25 new credit union partners to designate a charity in their community to receive a $15,000 donation on the credit union’s behalf, as part of the 2023 Elan Charitable Giving Program.
  • “Over the last year we’ve heard and seen firsthand how our charitable giving program is making an impact,” said John Owens, Elan Credit Card General Manager, “These nonprofits are doing incredible work for community members and it’s an honor for us to be able to support them.”
    The 2023 Elan charitable giving credit union partners and selected beneficiaries include:
    A+ Federal Credit Union (HopeAustin) in Austin, Texas
    Allegiance Credit Union (Oklahoma City National Memorial & Museum) in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
    Beacon Credit Union (Riley Children's Foundation) in Wabash, Indiana
    Beaver Valley Federal Credit Union (Bags & Blessings) in Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania
    Compass Financial Federal Credit Union (The Caring Place, Miami Rescue Mission) in Medley, Florida
    Coosa Valley Credit Union (Good Neighbor Homeless Shelter) in Rome, Georgia
    Fall River Municipal Credit Union (The Salvation Army, Fall River) in Fall River, Massachusetts
    First Trust Credit Union (The Salvation Army, Michigan City) in Michigan City, Indiana
    Franklin Mint Federal Credit Union (Franklin Mint Federal Credit Union Foundation) in Chadds Ford, Pennsylvania
    Gulf Coast Community Federal Credit Union (Mental Health Association of South Mississippi) in Gulfport, Mississippi
    Hayward Community Credit Union (Greater Hayward House of Hope) in Hayward, Wisconsin
    Heartland Credit Union (HSHS St. John's Children's Hospital) in Springfield, Illinois
    Knoxville Law Enforcement Federal Credit Union (East Tennessee Children's Hospital) in Knoxville, Tennessee
    Leominster Credit Union (Friendly House, Inc.) in Leominster, Massachusetts
    Matadors Community Credit Union (Child and Family Guidance Center) in Chatsworth, California
    Money Federal Credit Union (Ronald McDonald House of Central New York) in Syracuse, New York
    Navigant Credit Union (Connecting for Children and Families) in Smithfield, Rhode Island
    New Dimensions Federal Credit Union (Maine Credit Unions Campaign for Ending Hunger) in Waterville, Maine
    Oklahoma Central Credit Union (Oklahoma Central Foundation, Inc.) in Tulsa, Oklahoma
    Parkview Community Federal Credit Union (LaRosa Youth Development Foundation) in McKeesport, Pennsylvania
    Penlanco Federal Credit Union (Meals on Wheels of Lancaster) in Lancaster, Pennsylvania
    PrimeWay Federal Credit Union (Fort Bend Women's Center) in Houston, Texas
    Spectra Credit Union (ALIVE!)
  • in Alexandria, Virginia
    State CS Employees Federal Credit Union (Victims Assistance Center of Jefferson County, NY) in Watertown, New York
    Wymar Federal Credit Union (Susan G. Komen Louisiana) in Geismar, Louisiana
    In 2023, Elan plans to organize in-person volunteer events.
  • To learn more about each organization, credit union, and the impact Elan is making in communities through its charitable giving initiative visit www.elancharitablegiving.com .

Northwest Federal Credit Union Foundation’s Drive for the Driven Golf Tournament Raises Over $136K for Scholarship Program

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Monday, October 25, 2021
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Our generous sponsors are the reason we are able to hold this tournament each year and their support allows our Scholarship Program to help as many students as it does, said President and CEO of Northwest Federal Credit Union and Chairman of the Northwest Federal Credit Union Foundation, Jeff Bentley.

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  • Our generous sponsors are the reason we are able to hold this tournament each year and their support allows our Scholarship Program to help as many students as it does, said President and CEO of Northwest Federal Credit Union and Chairman of the Northwest Federal Credit Union Foundation, Jeff Bentley.
  • Learn more about the Foundations scholarship program and other community involvement.
  • The Northwest Federal Credit Union Foundation was established in 2004 to promote and manage Northwest Federal Credit Unions philanthropic activities.
  • Northwest Federal Credit Union is a full-service financial institution ranking among the largest credit unions in Virginia and in the top 60 credit unions in the Nation.

NWFCU Foundation Donates $20K to Northern Virginia Community College’s Student Support Programs

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Friday, October 1, 2021
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The Northwest Federal Credit Union Foundation , the charitable arm of Northwest Federal Credit Union , awarded $20,000 in grants to Northern Virginia Community College (NOVA) for their student support programs.

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  • The Northwest Federal Credit Union Foundation , the charitable arm of Northwest Federal Credit Union , awarded $20,000 in grants to Northern Virginia Community College (NOVA) for their student support programs.
  • The grants will go towards NOVAs Lifeline and Helping Hands programs, which are emergency relief funds for students of NOVA.
  • We would like to thank our many generous donors, whose contributions to the NWFCU Foundation enable us to aid many schools, including Northern Virginia Community College and their student support programs, said President and CEO of Northwest Federal Credit Union and Chairman of the NWFCU Foundation, Jeff Bentley.
  • The NWFCU Foundation was established in 2004 to promote and manage Northwest Federal Credit Unions philanthropic activities.

Northwest Federal Credit Union Foundation Awards $150,000 in Scholarship Money

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Friday, June 14, 2019
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View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20190614005460/en/

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  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20190614005460/en/
    It is our privilege to award these outstanding students $5,000 each to assist them in pursuing their higher education goals, said Executive Director of the Northwest Federal Credit Union Foundation, Kaycee Childress.
  • This represents 102 colleges in the United States where students have attended due in part to the generosity of Northwest Federal Credit Union Foundation donors.
  • The NWFCU Foundation was established in 2004 to promote and manage Northwest Federal Credit Unions philanthropic activities.
  • Northwest Federal Credit Union is a full-service financial institution ranking among the largest credit unions in Virginia and in the top 60 credit unions in the nation.