Chartway Federal Credit Union's "We Promise Foundation" Awarding $640K in Grants!
January 28, 2019
Virginia Beach, VA (Jan. 26, 2019) – With a vision to provide life-changing experiences that bring joy, hope, and smiles to children facing medical hardship or illness, Chartway Federal Credit Union’s We Promise Foundation hosted several fundraisers in 2018. From its 13th Annual Diamonds in the Sky Gala to its 3rd Annual Putting 4 Promises Golf Tournament, 20th Annual Charity Golf Classic attended by various public figures like LPGA player Brooke Pancake, among others, the foundation raised more than $825,000. Photo shows LPGA player Brooke Pancake enjoyed meeting We Promise kid heroes during the 20th Annual Charity Golf Classic held September 20, 2018, in Virginia Beach. Brooke finished her collegiate playing career as the #5 ranked college golfer in America and is now a member of the LPGA Tour.
The success of the foundation’s events allowed the We Promise Foundation board of trustees to award $640,000 in grants to the following non-profits who share its mission:
− Make-a-Wish Foundation of Greater Virginia - VA − Make-a-Wish Foundation of Utah – UT − Toby’s Dream Foundation – Virginia Beach, VA − Children’s Hospital of the King’s Daughters – Virginia Beach, VA − St. Mary’s Home for Disabled Children – Norfolk, VA − Roc Solid Foundation – Chesapeake, VA − Ability Found – Salt Lake City, UT − Samantha Makes it a Little Easier, Inc. (S.M.I.L.E.) – Norfolk, VA
“At Chartway, making a meaningful impact in our geographic footprints is core to who we are. We want to make every community in which we live and serve better, which is why we sponsor events, fund programs, and raise money through our We Promise Foundation,” said Brian Schools, president & CEO of Chartway. “As a result, we’re honored to provide charitable grants to these eight partner charities to make dreams and wishes come to life for children facing medical challenges.”
Since 1999, Chartway and its We Promise Foundation have raised more than $10,500,000.
ABOUT CHARTWAY’S WE PROMISE FOUNDATION As Chartway Federal Credit Union’s charitable arm, We Promise strengthens the communities it serves by partnering with companion charities, sponsors, and contributors to provide the financial support needed to make dreams and wishes come to life for children facing medical challenges. Since 1999, the credit union and its We Promise Foundation have raised more than $10,500,000 to provide life-changing experiences that bring joy, hope and smiles to children facing medical hardship or illness. For more information, visit www.WePromiseFoundation.org; or, visit them on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram.
ABOUT CHARTWAY FEDERAL CREDIT UNIONS Chartway Federal Credit Union, a not-for-profit financial institution, has been proudly serving members for more than half a century. Guided by its vision, mission, and values, the nearly $2.2 billion credit union is dedicated to making life more affordable for its 190,000 members through more than 40 branches and a full slate of online, mobile, and telephone banking services, including mobile deposit, mobile bill pay, and digital wallets. As one of the largest credit unions in the country – with membership concentrations in Virginia, Utah, and Texas – Chartway is consistently recognized for its financial strength, its ability to make life affordable for its members, and for its philanthropic efforts through its charitable arm, the We Promise Foundation, which has raised more than $10.5 million to provide life-changing experiences that bring joy, hope, and smiles to children facing medical hardship or illness. For more information, visit www.Chartway.com; or, visit them on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram.