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July 8, 2020SEFCU’s Community Support Efforts During the Coronavirus Pandemic Feed the Hungry and Help Healthcare Heroes
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U is committed to changing lives through financial services and by volunteering, providing monetary support, and partnering with local leaders and nonprofits to find solutions to the challenges facing our communities. The COVID-19 outbreak was no exception. As described below, since it started, SEFCU stepped up to support healthcare workers and nonprofit organizations that are feeding the individuals and families hit hardest during this pandemic.
“Through the commitment of our board of directors, dedication of our employees, and generosity of our members, SEFCU responded to the coronavirus pandemic with passion and creativity to ensure that our healthcare heroes and hungry neighbors received the support they needed. That selfless effort and its positive impact are what continue to motivate me, and so many people at SEFCU,” said SEFCU President and CEO Michael Castellana. “We are part of something bigger, and I believe our collective efforts and partnerships continue to provide our community with something better – especially during these times of great need.”
No Neighbor Hungry
During the month of June, SEFCU and its media partners News10ABC and iHeartMedia Albany joined forces for an online fundraising campaign called “No Neighbor Hungry.” To maximize the effort, SEFCU matched the first $100,000 raised to support nonprofits that are providing meals and food for people in our community.
The combination of the community’s generosity and SEFCU’s match raised more than $300,000 – $313,724 to be exact – during the “No Neighbor Hungry” campaign.
All of the donated funds are being distributed to nonprofit organizations that are focused on feeding individuals and families, such as the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Capital Area, Boys & Girls Club of Schenectady, Catholic Charities, Feed Albany, Food Pantries for the Capital District, Saratoga County Economic Opportunity Council, Inc., and South End Children’s Café
