Affinity Federal Credit Union Foundation, the philanthropic arm of
Affinity Federal Credit Union, is pleased to announce that its Grants Committee approved over $30,000 in support of the following local non for-profit organizations:
- $2,500 to Ability2Work in Flemington, New Jersey. This unique business provides appropriate job training to disabled teens and adults. It utilizes a combination of job training, advocacy, therapeutic care and supportive services to prepare the differently able for independence.
- $5,000 to Central Jersey Housing Resource Center in Raritan, N.J. The organization provides extensive financial counseling to prepare residents of Central New Jersey for home ownership and to help keep them in their homes post-purchase.
- $5,000 to HomeSharing Network in Bridgewater, N.J, which partners homeowners with home hunters in Somerset, Middlesex, Hunterdon, Morris, Union and Essex counties. The organizations approach enables homeowners to stay in their homes, while providing affordable rental options to those who need them.
- $5,000 to Interfaith Food Pantry in Morris Plains, N.J. The funding will support the nutrition education programs, entitled Community Garden, and allow the non-profit to purchase fresh foods not typically donated to food banks, such as milk and other perishable items.
- $5,000 to the New Bridge Jobs Plus Program in Parsippany, NJ, which helps high school dropouts obtain GEDs so that they may gain employment and/or enroll in college.
- $3,000 to Somerset Home for Temporarily Displaced Children, which is one of Affinitys original community partners. The grant will support the Pathways Independent Living Program for teens and young adults who were previously homeless.
- $5,000 to the Somerset County YMCA in order to provide financial assistance for economically-disadvantaged individuals and families who could not otherwise support the cost of Y child care, summer camp, membership or programs.
According to Dr. Lauretta A. Farrell, Executive Director of the Foundation, "The Affinity Federal Credit Union Foundation is committed to providing financial support to its partners and local organizations while also being a hands on resource for these programs. �We believe this is all a part of creating something better. "
For additional information about the Foundation, or to interview an Affinity executive, please contact Melisa Tropeano or Theresa Catena at The MTL Communications Group at
melisa@mtlcommunications.com,
theresa@mtlcommunications.com or 201-572-1808.
About the Affinity Federal Credit Union Foundation:
The Affinity Federal Credit Union Foundation is the philanthropic arm of the Affinity Federal Credit Union and its members. Together, we leverage our contributions to make impactful investments in local, grassroots charitable organizations, with a special focus on improving the financial lives of our members, friends and neighbors in the communities where we live, work, worship and go to school. Along with our volunteer efforts, together we are working to "Create Something Better."
About Affinity Federal Credit Union:
Affinity Federal Credit Union is the largest credit union headquartered in New Jersey. With over $2.3 billion in assets, Affinity has a network of more than 135,000 members from over 2,700 businesses, organizations and clubs throughout the country. Affinity members have access to a network of over 5,000-shared branches and nearly 30,000 surcharge-free ATMs nationwide. The credit union is a member-owned, not-for-profit, full-service financial institution that has been offering superior financial services for consumers and businesses with a member-oriented focus since 1935. Affinitys consumer banking services include a full suite of deposit products, mobile and online banking, auto, real estate, education and personal loans. Affinity offers a comprehensive set of products and services to support its business members, offering better rates and lower fees than most banks. Whether it is a new venture or a well-established organization, Affinity has the right products and services for each stage of business. Federally insured by NCUA. For more information, please visit
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