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October 15, 2020Sunmark Charitable Community Foundation Presents $10,000 to Local Charities
The Sunmark Charitable Community Foundation (Sunmark Foundation) today announced the recipients of the second annual ICU Awards. In celebration of International Credit Union Day (ICU Day), which is celebrated on the third Thursday of October and celebrates the spirit of the global credit union movement, the Sunmark Foundation honors individuals and organizations that have contributed their time, talent, or treasure to better our communities, living out the credit union philosophy of people helping people.
The three recipients of the People Helping People recognition include St. Catherine’s Center for Children, the Albany Pride Hockey Association, and the Unity House of Troy. Each organization was presented with a $2,500 donation from the Sunmark Foundation to assist them in their mission.
Additionally, The Susan V. Siegel Community Service Leader Award – presented to an individual who has made a meaningful contribution to their community- was awarded to Jeremy Wernick, creator of the annual Hatsgiving project. As the recipient of the award, the Sunmark Foundation will present a $1,500 donation to the Hatsgiving project.
An additional award, voted on by Sunmark staff, was presented to one Sunmark team member to recognize their charitable efforts in the community. The Sunmark Foundation will make a $1,000 donation in the staff members name to the charity of their choice.
Audrey Stone, Sunmark Foundation administrator said “Every year we look forward to October and Sunmark ICU Awards. The entire foundation team is energized and committed to this program because for one day in October, we get to share some good news, highlight the hard work of our area non-profit organizations, and provide them with additional funding so they can continue the work they do to improve our communities.”
