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Island Federal Credit Union donates $5,000 to Hope for the Warriors for every NEW Island Loan
HAUPPAUGE, NY (February 26, 2014) – Today, Island Federal Credit Union (Island) President/CEO Bret W. Sears presented a check in the amount of $5,000 to Hope For The Warriors®. Island’s donation represents the culmination of a special program in which Island donated $10 to Hope For The Warriors for every new Island loan originated from October 16 through December 31, 2013, (up to 500 loans).
”Hope For The Warriors is an incredible organization with a tremendously dedicated team that directly impacts our service members and their families in a very meaningful way,” said Island President/CEO Bret W. Sears. “We at Island are proud to give them our support through this donation program.”
Founded in 2006, the mission of Hope For The Warriors is to enhance the quality of life for post-9/11 and combat wounded service members, their families, and families of the fallen who have been harmed in the line of duty.
”The leadership and staff of Island Federal Credit Union have made an incredible impact on both our Long Island run and on our organization,” Tina Atherall, Hope For The Warriors® Executive Vice President said. “Their support brings more than donations to our organization. They have helped us to build a supportive community on Long Island for each of our military families. We are so thankful that they are now part of the Hope family.”
This $5,000 contribution is one example of Island’s support of Hope For The Warriors. In 2013, Island was a Presenting Sponsor of the 6th Annual Long Island Run For the Warriors® held on November 10. That event, held at the Town Hall of Babylon in Lindenhurst, has grown in numbers and popularity with more than 2,500 participants last year. Through the involvement of Island staff, members and business partners, the Island “Wave” team raised more than $40,000 for Hope For The Warriors in 2013, making it the organization’s most successful event of 2013.
About Island Federal Credit Union
Island Federal Credit Union, headquartered in Hauppauge, N.Y., is a not-for-profit, full -service financial institution, providing affordable banking products and services to Long Islanders. Founded in 1955, Island has grown to be among the top performing credit unions in New York State with over $900 million in assets, serving more than 31,000 members. Island’s successful track record can be attributed to consistently delivering the best rates, no hidden fees, and exceptional service to its members. When banking at Island, members have access to a complete menu of loan and deposit products, including Simply Free Checking accounts, Certificate accounts, IRAs, Auto, Mortgage, Home Equity loans and lines, Island recently added a Best Rate and Best Rewards MasterCard® and the Student Choice College loan to its menu of products. For anytime access, Island offers free 24/7/365 customer service, online banking, bill payer, and mobile banking services. Island has seven full service locations throughout Nassau and Suffolk Counties, conveniently located in Bellmore, Hauppauge, Hicksville, Massapequa, Riverhead, Sayville, and Selden. Island members can also access their Island accounts at more than 5,000 shared credit union branches throughout the country, and one of the largest surcharge-free ATM networks nationwide.
For more information about Island, stop by any branch, visit their website, islandfcu.com, or call (631) 851-1100.
About Hope For The Warriors
The mission of Hope For The Warriors® is to enhance the quality of life for post-9/11 service members, their families, and families of the fallen who have sustained physical and psychological wounds in the line of duty. Hope For The Warriors® is dedicated to restoring a sense of self, restoring the family unit, and restoring hope for our service members and our military families.
Hope For The Warriors® is a national, nonprofit organization that supports wounded U.S. service members, their families, and families of the fallen. A group of military wives founded the organization in 2006. They stood together as they witnessed, firsthand, the effects of the war on service members and their families. Since that time, Hope For The Warriors® has grown tremendously in the span of programs offered and the number of wounded and family members assisted. While founded in North Carolina, the organization maintains offices in New York, Washington, D.C., Virginia, and Florida. Its representatives cover California, Texas, Illinois, and Wyoming, enabling us to maintain a nation-wide presence. The leadership of the organization still remains in the dedicated hands of military wives.
For more information about Hope For The Warriors, visit their website, hopeforthewarriors.org.