Langley Federal Credit Union granted $125,000 to 14 nonprofit agencies throughout Hampton Roads in January.
Make-A-Wish Greater Virginia, recipient of a $10,000 grant, brings wish kids renewed hope amidst the uncertainty and fear of receiving a critical diagnosis. Research shows that children who have wishes granted can build the physical and emotional strength they need to fight a critical illness.
“We are beyond grateful for Langley Federal Credit Union’s unwavering support and commitment to granting wishes that bring lasting hope to children and families in the communities they serve,” said Kiley Elward, regional development officer for Make-A-Wish Greater Virginia.
Make-A-Wish has always been committed to ensuring that no child waits even one unnecessary day to experience the hope and joy that a wish brings, and they have remained steadfast in their mission through the challenges of COVID-19. This grant will fund two pending wish requests in Newport News.
Hampton Roads Pride received $5,000 to support the 2021 virtual PrideFest. The 2021 PrideFest Series Events will offer livestreamed and pre-recorded educational outreach programming, panel discussions, inclusive virtual connection events, and VIP in-person events that adhere to public health safety guidelines.
In addition to PrideFest events, Hampton Roads Pride provides year-round educational programming promoting inclusive communities, distributes meals to those in need, and awards scholarships to the next generation of innovative LGBT leaders.
Other nonprofits receiving grants included the Union Mission ($15,000), American Heart Association, American Red Cross of Coastal Virginia, Colonial Virginia Council Boy Scouts of America, Fear 2 Freedom, Habitat for Humanity of the Peninsula and Greater Williamsburg, Hampton Roads Community Action Program, Junior Achievement of Greater Hampton Roads, LGBT Life Center ($10,000 each), and Habitat for Humanity of South Hampton Roads, Virginia Beach Justice Initiative, and Youth Volunteer Corps of Hampton Roads ($5,000 each).
The Langley for Families Foundation was launched in 2014 to support causes and charities benefiting children and families. Langley Federal Credit Union serves more than 285,000 members and has more than $3.6 billion in assets, ranking the financial cooperative as one of the 100 largest credit unions in the country. Located in Hampton Roads, Langley has 19 branches, including a location on Route 17 at Hayes.
For more information, visit www.langleyfcu.org.