Northwest Federal Supports Sprout Therapeutic Riding Education Center and Western Fairfax Christ

Herndon, Va. (May 15, 2018) – Northwest Federal Credit Union has forged two new Community Partner relationships, each including a $5,000 donation and employee volunteer hours. The first with Sprout Therapeutic Riding and Education Center (Sprout) in Aldie, VA and the other with Western Fairfax Christian Ministries (WFCM) in Chantilly, VA.

“These two organizations are making a huge impact in the lives of individuals in our community, and we are thrilled to be able to contribute to their programs through monetary donations and even more directly through the volunteer efforts of our employees,” said Northwest Federal’s SVP of Enterprise Outreach, Victoria Gillespie. “We look forward to building on these new relationships to serve our community.”

Sprout provides therapeutic riding, driving and equine movement therapy on 27 acres including indoor and outdoor riding arenas, and a motorized wheel chair lift for riders. WFCM provides emergency financial and food assistance, as well as financial counseling and budgeting classes and spiritual support. Visit www.nwfcu.org for more information about Northwest Federal’s Community Partners Program, as well as their “Transforming Lives Through Acts of We” outreach initiative.

About Northwest Federal Credit Union

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. Established in 1947 and headquartered in Herndon, Va., Northwest Federal's Why is to serve and inspire to transform lives. The Credit Union currently serves more than 260,000 members and has assets in excess of $3.4 billion. For more information, visit www.nwfcu.org or connect with us on Facebook, Twitter or LinkedIn.