Basking Ridge, N.J. (June 20, 2016) For two consecutive years, Affinity Federal Credit Union Foundation and New Jersey Community Capital have teamed up to host the
Chasing the American Dream 5k and Kids" Sprints to raise funds for a variety of local charities. Sponsored by E.A. Boniakowski and the Hugs for Brady Foundation, the third annual race will be held on July 28 at Duke Island Park in Bridgewater, N.J.
New this year, participants and donors will be able to direct their support to one of 14 charities that help families realize their "American Dream" by sheltering the homeless;�feeding�the hungry; honoring our military veterans; caring for kids with cancer;�providing safe, low-cost recreation opportunities; educating young people; training the disabled for independence; and supporting families in crisis.
Sanctioned by the USA Track and Field organization (USATF), runners can create their own teams or run as individuals, and solicit family and friends to donate to the cause of their choice. In addition to the race, participants will enjoy a day of music, games, food and drink.
Packet pick-up and day-of-run registration will begin at 4:30 p.m. on July 28.� Kids" Sprints start at 5:00 p.m., with the 5K launching at 6:00 p.m. �Prizes will be awarded to top finishers overall and in age categories. All 5K participants will receive complimentary T-shirts, and all Kids' Sprints participants will receive a medal. The awards ceremony will begin at 7:15 p.m.
To register, view event details, volunteer or make a donation, visit
www.ChasingtheAmericanDream5K.org. To connect with other runners on Facebook, "Like"
Chasing The American Dream 5K.
The following charities will benefit from this event:
Abilities of Northwest Jersey, Central Jersey Housing Resource Center, Elle Foundation, Empower Somerset, HomeSharing, Inc., Hugs for Brady, Matheny Medical & Educational Center, Midland School, New Jersey Community Capital, New Jersey Vietnam Veterans Memorial Foundation, Prevent Child Abuse New Jersey, Somerset County YMCA, Somerset Home for Temporarily Displaced Children, and the Summit Speech School.
Sponsorship opportunities are still available. �Please contact Erin Witherspoon
at ErinW@AffinityFCU.com or 908-860-3837 for more information.
For additional information about Affinity Federal Credit Union or to interview an executive from the company, please contact Giuseppina Cetta-Araujo at Affinity Federal Credit Union,
giuseppinaa@affinityfcu.com or 908.860.3856.
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. Affinity"s 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 www.affinityfcu.com and follow us on Facebook (AffinityFCU) and Twitter (@AffinityFCU).
About New Jersey Community Capital:
NJCC is a nonprofit community development lender that transforms at-risk communities through strategic investments of capital and knowledge. NJCC invests in affordable housing, community facilities, and economic development ventures that strengthen neighborhoods, improve education, and increase jobs, ultimately providing greater opportunities for low-income populations. Since inception, NJCC has invested over $500 million into 800 high-impact projects across the state, supporting the creation and preservation of 12,900 education seats, 8,200housing units, 6,100 early care spaces, and 6,100 jobs. In recent years, NJCC has emerged as a national leader in developing innovative strategies to address the foreclosure crisis and in rebuilding New Jersey in the wake of Superstorm Sandy. For more information, please visit us at�
www.newjerseycommunitycapital.org�and follow us at Facebook.com/NewJerseyCommunityCapital and Twitter.com/NJCLF.
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