Langley Federal Credit Union has approved $79,500 in 11 grants to local nonprofit organizations in need of assistance during the COVID-19 pandemic through its charitable giving program.

The following organizations will receive funds this month: Bon Secours Hampton Roads Foundations ($10,000), ForKids ($10,000), Housing Partnerships ($10,000), Make-a-Wish of Greater Virginia ($10,000), New Vision Youth Services ($2,500), Peninsula Reads ($10,000), Peninsula YMCA ($10,000), Poquoson Museum ($1,000), Union Mission ($10,000), Urban League of Hampton Roads ($2,500) and VersAbility Resources ($3,500).

In addition, Bon Secours Hampton Roads Foundations will receive $10,000 to support ongoing COVID-19 efforts and to purchase equipment and personal protective equipment for staff. Bon Secours Health System has five Hampton Roads hospitals and/or medical centers at Southampton Memorial, DePaul, Harbour View, Mary Immaculate. and Maryview.

The $10,000 grant to ForKids will support those impacted by COVID-19’s economic hardship. Its Housing Crisis Hotline received the highest number of calls in one day in April. Hotline staff answered 512 calls and returned 165 voice messages from people in need throughout Hampton Roads. These funds will help ForKids quickly find housing for families experiencing homelessness and additional support services.

Langley Federal Credit Union has contributed $374,500 in grants in 2020 to date. For more information about Langley’s community impact, visit www.langleyfcu.org/community/outreach. Langley FCU has a branch at Gloucester Point.