Basking Ridge, N.J. (September 19, 2016) Affinity Federal Credit Union Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Affinity Federal Credit Union, announced today the approved support from its Grant Committee for the following grassroots charity organizations:
- $7,500 for Community Hope to support its programs for homeless veterans. The Hope for Veterans program operates the largest and most comprehensive program for homeless veterans in New Jersey, including supported transitional and permanent housing, case management, job training, and recovery services.
- $2,500 to Enactus at Raritan Valley Community College to support their Bread of Life Program. The program helps families in Somerset County obtain much-needed packaged or canned food items and fresh produce, and supports a 22,000 square-foot garden for families to grow their own produce.
- $1,500 for the Jewish Relief Agency in Morristown, NJ, to support its Food Distribution program. The Jewish Relief Agency delivers monthly food packages to disadvantaged families, and feeds more than 3,200 families annually.
- $2,500 to Lunch Break, located in Red Bank. Lunch Break operates a soup kitchen, client choice pantry, monthly "dinner and movie" nights for children at the Boys & Girls Club, Saturday Breakfast and a community garden. Together, these efforts provide nearly 100,000 meals to residents of Monmouth County.
- $5,000 for the New Jersey Travel Independence Program (NJTIP) at Rutgers Universitys Senior Mobility Program in Bergen County to give the elderly the confidence to use public transportation to travel to work, school, appointments, and visit family on their own. NJTIP increases the independence and self-sufficiency of people with disabilities and older adults by empowering them to use the public transit system safely and independently.
- $2,500 to the Summit Area YMCA to provide free memberships to homeless families staying at Family Promise, allowing them to utilize the YMCAs resources.
"We are committed to partnering with local charities that address the pressing needs in the neighborhoods our members call home," said Dr. Lauretta A. Farrell, executive director of the Foundation. "We are honored to provide financial support, as well as hands on interaction with these life-changing organizations."
For additional information about the Foundation, or to interview an Affinity executive, please contact Anjelica Sena at Stern Strategy Group at
AMSena@sternstrategy.com.
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." For more information, please follow us on Facebook (AffinityGives) and Twitter (@AffinityFCUfdn).
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, and 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 for 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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