Pen Air FCU Awards $14,500 to Local Non-Profits

Pensacola, FLA. (December 14, 2017) – Pen Air Federal Credit Union announced the winners of its third annual “Give a Click for Communerosity” Holiday Wreath Contest. Local nonprofits will receive a total of $14,500 from the contest this year. The community was invited to “give a click” by voting for their favorite wreath via Pen Air’s Facebook page. 

The winners are as follows: 

First place and winner of $2,000: Phoenix Rising Rescue – Pen Air LIVE Tellers  

Second place and winner of $1,500: Autism Pensacola – Century Location 

Third Place and winner of $1,000: Junior Humane Society – Palafox and Gregory Locations 

“This $2,000 is such a blessing to our rescue,” said Carrie Turner, president of Phoenix Rising Rescue. “We plan to use the funds for some new dog kennels and to sponsor the vet care of twenty dogs in desperate need of spay/neuter. Our goal is to make a positive impact within our community by providing veterinary care for pets of several fixed income families.” 

The other 20 organizations that were represented will all receive a donation of $500. Those organizations include: B.I.G. Autism Foundation, Baldwin County Child Advocacy Center, Baldwin County Humane Society, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northwest Florida, Dixon School of the Arts, Early Learning Coalition of Santa Rosa County, Escambia County Professional Firefighters, Every Child A Reader in Escambia, Favor House of Northwest Florida, Friends Of Bear Inc., Friends of West Florida Public Library WFPL, Navarre Beach Sea Turtle Conservation Center, Panhandle Equine Rescue, Inc., Pensacola Hotel for Dogs and Cats, Santa Rosa Kids' House, Service Dog University, Inc., The Miracle League of Pensacola, Weekend Food Program Navarre, Wildlife Sanctuary of Northwest Florida, Inc., and Willow Farms Community. 

The contest came to fruition to create awareness for local nonprofits during a time of the year when the needs in the community are the greatest. Back office and branch location employees each selected a charity to partner with, decorating their wreaths to represent the chosen organization’s mission. By creating the wreaths and giving funds, the employees at Pen Air hope to bring the community together for good. 

At Pen Air Federal Credit Union, respect is a guiding principle.  As the largest and oldest credit union headquartered in Pensacola, Florida, with $1.3 billion in assets, Pen Air is dedicated to enhancing lives through exceptional service, strength, and financial solutions. Nineteen locations in Northwest Florida and Southeast Alabama, which include three student-run credit unions at area high schools, combined with Online and Mobile banking provide worldwide reach. Pen Air is a not-for-profit, member-owned financial institution, serving the community and improving lives since 1936.  For more information, visit www.penair.org or call (850) 505-3200/toll free (877)4PENAIR.