Author: Danielle Griffin
NINE LOCAL EDUCATORS AWARDED FMFCU FOUNDATION TEACHER MINI GRANTS
Franklin Mint Federal Credit Union Foundation announces the award of nine mini-grants totaling over $4,000. The grant application was open to kindergarten through twelfth grade teachers to help fund innovative student-oriented educational experiences that might not otherwise be funded. The 2021-2022 Teacher Mini Grants are made possible by a grant […]
FMFCU Foundation Donates Thousands of School Supplies
Chadds Ford, PA (August, 2021) – As the 2021-2022 begins, purchasing supplies essential for learning is a financial hurdle for many families. This year FMFCU Foundation set out to help students start the school year right by running a Back to School Drive. In a campaign that ran just over […]
Community Nonprofit Grant Recipients Announced
FMFCU Foundation awarded a total $6,000 to six different nonprofits in the area through the Nonprofit Community Grants program which funds programs or projects that deliver measurable, sustainable improvements in the communities we serve. These grants are intended to strengthen nonprofits and enhance programs in our community. Nonprofits were invited […]
HELP KIDS START THE SCHOOL YEAR STRONG- FMFCU Foundation Back to School Supply Drive
This Summer FMFCU Foundation will be helping students start the school year off right by hosting a Back to School Supply Drive. All items collected will be directly donated to CityTeam Chester. CityTeam Chester works to restore lives and rebuild communities through innovative programs which provide food, shelter, clothing, and […]
FMFCU Foundation collaborates to donate 7,380 pounds of food to Philabundance
PHILADELPHIA, Pa. — Credit unions and Pennsylvania state legislators launched a collaborative food drive this summer that has resulted in 7,380 pounds of canned goods and non-perishable food being donated to Philabundance to help replenish diminishing supplies in local pantries. The credit unions worked with Philabundance to learn what types […]
Second Annual Golf Outing Raises Funds for Vulnerable Groups in our Community
The sun was shining for a beautiful, although very warm, day in June when Franklin Mint Federal Credit Union Foundation hosted its Second Annual Golf Classic on the fairways at Radley Run Country Club outside of West Chester, PA. With over 46 sponsoring companies and individuals and 120 golfers, FMFCU […]
FMFCU Foundation Gives $12,000 to Food Banks across the Region
Chadds Ford, PA– In late 2020, FMFCU Foundation launched a Food Insecurity Fund to help food banks improve access to food for our neighbors. Credit Union members, employees and the public were encouraged to donate to the fund. As a thank you gift for every $10 donation to the fund, […]
FMFCU FOUNDATION OFFERS GRANT FOR COMMUNITY NONPROFITS
Franklin Mint Federal Credit Union Foundation is now accepting Community Grant Applications for projects to strengthen nonprofits and enhance programs in our community. Organizations with a 501(c)(3) status are invited to apply for funding requests up to $1, 000 for a specific project or program needed to make the community […]
THE PARTNERS IN EDUCATION CELEBRATION VIRTUALLY HONORS STUDENTS AND EDUCATORS
April 26, 2021– Franklin Mint Federal Credit Union Foundation proudly continued the tradition of recognizing the good news in education at the Virtual Partners in Education Celebration last week over Zoom. FMFCU Foundation Executive Director, Rick Durante, kicked off the evening by welcoming a virtual audience of over 200 spectators […]
THE PARTNERS IN EDUCATION CELEBRATION GOES VIRTUAL
Join FMFCU Foundation on April 22 at 7 pm at the Partners in Education Virtual Celebration. While the virtual format is new for the event, the annual Celebration will continue to honor our Excellence in Teaching Award recipients, John D. Unangst Memorial Scholars, Delco Hi-Q Teams, All Delco Hi-Q Team, […]
