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$1000 Donated to Fisher House at Fort Belvoir’s Community Hospital
WOODBRIDGE, VA (March 18, 2013) – In partnership with the Armed Forces Financial Network (AFFN), Belvoir Federal Credit Union donated twenty $50 gift cards to the Fisher House located in Fort Belvoir, Virginia.
To mark the 28th Anniversary of AFFN supporting the military and their families, Belvoir Federal has taken part in the “Thank You” Card Program. The gift cards totaling $1,000 show appreciation for military families and their sacrifice made to protect our great Nation.
Roxannamaria Calderon, House Business Manager of Fort Belvoir’s Fisher House, stated “Thank you so very much for all of your time and effort in acquiring the Gift Cards. The cards will be well used to love and support our Fisher House Families.”
The gift cards were given as active cards and can be used at any of the 1.3 million retail/merchant locations worldwide, accepting AFFN for payment.
“We are honored that our sound partnership with Fort Belvoir allows for this opportunity to give back to the Fisher House,” stated Patricia Kimmel, President/CEO of Belvoir Federal Credit Union.
AFFN is a network that provides the U.S. military community with ready access to their funds through ATM and POS terminals located at or near U.S. military bases worldwide. For more information, visit www.affn.org.
A Fisher House is “a home away from home” for families of patients receiving medical care at major military and VA medical centers. There are 58 Fisher Houses located on 23 military installations and 21 VA medical centers. For more information, visit www.fisherhouse.org.
About Belvoir Federal Credit Union
Belvoir Federal is a member-owned, full-service financial institution that provides the foundation for the financial success of our Members. Belvoir Federal, a not-for-profit organization, has served the Fort Belvoir and U.S. Armed Forces community since 1946. For more information about Belvoir Federal, please visit www.BelvoirCreditUnion.org.