FORT WALTON BEACH, Fla. — Eglin Federal Credit Union has announced a $1.9 million investment in the community through donations to 10 local nonprofit organizations.
The contributions will support various initiatives, including affordable housing, scholarships, disaster relief, and programs for vulnerable populations.
“Eglin Federal Credit Union is very excited to be able to make this investment in our community,” said President/CEO of Eglin Federal Credit Union Cathie Staton.
“Our Charitable Donation Account performed well, allowing us to make such a significant contribution.”
She emphasized that the donations reflect Eglin FCU’s commitment to making a meaningful difference in the communities they serve.
“The intention of the distribution is to satisfy needs within our community that align with Eglin FCU’s Mission—Vision and Values—while making a positive impact to the communities where our members live, work, worship, or attend school,” said Ms Staton.
The $1.9 million in donations will benefit the following organizations and projects:
- Air Force Enlisted Village — Contributions toward the design of Victory Village, a military senior living community in Shalimar for wounded warriors, their caregivers, and surviving spouses.
- Children in Crisis — Support for the creation of a thrift store and transit vehicles.
- Emerald Coast Fitness Foundation — Funding for capital improvements and the Kids Water Safety Campaign.
- Fisher House of the Emerald Coast — Support for capital improvements at the facility that provides housing for military families during medical treatment.
- Fresh Start for Children and Families — Assistance for a storage facility next to their office in Fort Walton Beach.
- Habitat for Humanity of Okaloosa County — Support for the construction and completion of two homes in Crestview.
- Habitat for Humanity of Walton County — Contributions toward the Hope Village Neighborhood in DeFuniak Springs and funding for a Restore delivery truck.
- Okaloosa Public Schools Foundation — Support for the Take Stock in Children scholarship program, providing scholarships and mentoring for students.
- Southeastern Credit Union Foundation — Funding for disaster relief efforts, particularly following Hurricanes Helene and Milton.
- United Way Emerald Coast — Contributions to the new United for ALICE® Fund, supporting working families with limited resources.
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