FedChoice Charitable Foundation

Happy Friday! Federal employees, support the FedChoice Charitable Foundation (CFC #80218) through the 2024 Combined Federal Campaign! Your donations will help support young people and their families in underserved communities through financial literacy programs. Make your impact today at U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM)‘s GiveCFC.org 🎥 Watch our inspiring video to see the impact of your contributions. Help us make a difference and show the strength of our #federalcommunity! #GiveCFC #Embrace #Educate #Elevate #empoweringlocalcommunities #impact #financialliteracy #financialeducation FedChoice Federal Credit Union

Kindness transforms our lives. When we give, we always receive so much more. That special feeling fills our hearts with warmth and gratitude. And each of these small acts of kindness creates a wonderful ripple effect that brings a jolt of joy to the world! That’s why one of the most enjoyable parts of my job is visiting our donors, like Mrs. Fleming. “I gave this gift to support the leaders of tomorrow!” said Mrs. Fleming when I shared our quarterly newsletter featuring the Guy Fleming Scholarship awardees on its cover. Last year, Mrs. Fleming initiated this scholarship through a major gift to our Foundation to celebrate the legacy of her late husband Mr. Guy Fleming, who “loved supporting young people.” “Look at them – they are so beautiful! They are our future!” she said. And I felt her great joy and appreciation of the moment. Thanks to her generous gift and extraordinary support from the Blacks In Government's leadership team, ten students from Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Maryland, Mississippi, South Carolina, and Virginia received generous educational scholarships to continue their education. You can read their inspiring testimonials in our newsletter: https://lnkd.in/ewhGA8Hq We are fortunate to have many kindhearted, passionate, and community-minded members at FedChoice Federal Credit Union. Mrs. Sarah Fleming is one of them! Mrs. Fleming also actively supports her local non-profit community, helping people, and volunteering her time in the library. We express our deep gratitude to Mrs. Fleming for her kindness and generosity! If you’d like to learn more about the #GuyFlemingScholarship Program, please check out our webpage: https://lnkd.in/eJc2EAxp For those interested in supporting this scholarship program, I have great news—a generous anonymous donor has offered to double your donation up to $25,000 if you donate before the end of this year! Thank you all for your support! #Embrace #Educate #Elevate FedChoice Charitable Foundation Blacks In Government (BIG) National Stephan P. Matthews

Happy Friday! We are delighted to share the October issue of #FedChoiceGives, the FedChoice Charitable Foundation's Quarterly Newsletter! Dive into inspiring stories featuring our #financialwellness projects in local underserved communities, #CFC campaign updates, as well as testimonials from the #GuyFlemingScholarship Awardees, and staff interviews. Discover how we’re making a difference together! Help us reach more people by forwarding this newsletter to friends and family. Click on this link to view the newsletter: https://lnkd.in/eFeDpcCm #Embrace #Educate #Elevate FedChoice Federal Credit Union

“You are capable of amazing things. Be fearless. Believe in yourself.” I was inspired by these powerful words as I visited G. James Gholson Middle School yesterday. Because we are not just teaching #financialliteracy, we are helping our students to achieve greatness. We're so fortunate to have passionate FedChoice Federal Credit Union volunteers and dedicated teachers who are committed to empowering the next generation of leaders. I was thrilled to meet Mr. Larry Frazier, Jr., Community School Coordinator, and Ms. Chavonne Chase, Parent Engagement Assistant, who shared their thoughts on how we can deepen our engagement and inspire more students. If you want to learn more about FedChoice Charitable Foundation's programs, please check out our website: www.fedchoicegives.org #embrace #educate #elevate #empoweringyoungleaders

🌟 Attention Retired Federal Employees! 🌟 Happy Friday! Did you know you can still make a difference through the #CombinedFederalCampaign (CFC)? Your contributions will support our #financialliteracy programs at our partner schools in the Greater Washington D.C. area. 💡 How to Donate: Simply use our CFC # 80218 to direct your generous donations at GiveCFC.org today! Let’s #GiveHappy and make a positive change together. Every contribution counts! #CFC #FederalEmployees #GivingBack #CommunitySupport #RetiredButActive #GiveCFC FedChoice Federal Credit Union

When I joined my first #creditunion, I felt at home. Because this was truly an organization with a non-profit mission at heart. Honestly, I didn’t realize that credit unions are so attuned to the lives of the local communities they serve until I started working at one. And then slowly but steadily, I began to realize that credit unions have a unique secret that makes them shine. Credit unions are artisans of their craft! In his bestselling book "Return of the Artisan: How America Went from Industrial to Handmade," Grant McCracken explores the resurgence of the artisanal movement in the United States, which reflects a broader cultural shift valuing authenticity, sustainability, and community. Each artisan works hard to create their masterpieces while keeping their hand on the pulse of a local community. Just like artisans, credit unions value authenticity and craftsmanship by creating personalized high-quality products attuned to their unique members' needs. Credit unions live with and for the community that they serve. Each relationship is a true treasure and not a mere monetary transaction -- because the connection with the community is an essential part of its fabric. Artisans and credit unions deeply care about sustainability and ethical business practices in order to make a positive impact on our world. And finally, it’s an authentic relationship because credit union staff are artisans who enjoy the creative process and receive personal fulfillment from seeing how their services benefit their members. During the past two years, I have witnessed many small miracles that these passionate artisans bring about. They sacrifice their time by listening to one extra phone call to make sure that the member’s request, however small, is taken care of. They recommend a great product to a senior member while helping the younger generation build strong credit. Small things done consistently bring a massive ripple effect. Miracles happen and magic seems to appear out of nowhere. It’s just a part of the credit union environment because everyone here deeply cares. I’ve seen it so many times in our Foundation’s outreach work. From teller to branch manager, from accountant to CEO, everyone joyfully volunteers to serve our local underserved communities. Thanks to their efforts, local elementary and middle school students receive school materials and essential hygiene supplies, teachers enjoy small educators’ grants, and high school students receive generous scholarships. Most importantly, these are all heartfelt actions that are made not for the checkmark in the annual report but because of a genuine desire to help those in need. Because credit unions are called to create #OneWorld through #cooperativefinance. And I am so proud to be surrounded by these wonderful colleagues who want to make a difference in our communities! Happy #InternationalCreditUnionDay to all of you, my fellow artisans! #ICUDay FedChoice Federal Credit Union

Yesterday, we had the pleasure of welcoming Natalie Portillo, a Parkdale High School graduate and one of our 2024 FedChoice Charitable Foundation Educational Scholarship awardees, to FedChoice Federal Credit Union. Natalie was grateful to receive her scholarship award and meet with Brett Noll, FCF Board President and Andrey Gidaspov, Ph.D., FCF Executive Director. Natalie, whose family hails from El Salvador, shared her inspiring journey with us: "I try my hardest to do the best I can and be resilient. My family is very strong and supportive, and I’m so thankful to have been able to receive this scholarship. "I’m going to be studying at Montgomery College, and my major is going to be health sciences under a diagnostic medical sonography program. "In my community, I have volunteered to not only distribute food and supplies, but also pack it. I think it’s great to support our community. "Financial literacy is very important in our lives. Without it, we fail to do the best we possibly can regarding our finances. We need to keep pushing others to learn about financial literacy and its value. Thank you for this generous scholarship support!" Thank you to all our donors and volunteers for making this possible! If you want to support more talented students like Natalie, please consider donating today at: https://lnkd.in/ecPSQguV 🙏 #embrace #educate #elevate #empoweringyoungleaders #financialeducation

We were delighted to welcome Deborah Perini, MBA, CCUFC to FedChoice Federal Credit Union today! Our meeting was filled with insightful discussions and innovative ideas. Stay tuned for more updates! Thanks to Deborah and her colleague, Mary Lou Seif, we received a generous donation from TruStage Financial Group which will help the FedChoice Charitable Foundation support more young people and their families in local underserved communities. Investing in #financialliteracy is a practical solution to enhancing economic stability and fostering #financialinclusion. We are immensely grateful to TruStage for their generous support this year! The FedChoice Charitable Foundation will continue to invest in new educational scholarships, teacher grant programs, and community development initiatives! #scholarships #grants #education #communitydevelopment Brett Noll Susan Barnes MDDC Credit Union Association

Happy Friday! Did you know that online giving is the fastest and most convenient way to support the U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM)'s Combined Federal Campaign (#CFC) and #GIVEHAPPY? With just a few clicks, you can make a real difference in local underserved communities in Maryland, Washington, D.C. and Virginia! Rest assured, your donations are secure and comply with all Federal security standards. Visit GiveCFC.org and support our financial literacy programs today! The FedChoice Charitable Foundation CFC number is 80218. Thank you! #GiveCFC FedChoice Federal Credit Union #Embrace #Educate #Elevate

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