(May 12, 2014) -- The Sussex County Health Promotion Coalition recently named Sussex County Federal Credit Union and its Foundation, the 2014 recipients of the prestigious Champion for Children award.
Sussex County FCU and its charitable foundation were recognized for their positive impact on hundreds of children in Sussex County, while exemplifying the mission of Sussex County Health Promotion Coalition, which exists to develop and improve healthy lifestyles for children, thru collaboration between public, private, and not-for-profit organizations working for the good of the community.
Last year alone, the SCFCU Foundation donated more than $13,000 to provide for student’s needs, such as school lunches, school supplies, uniforms, field trips, and medical equipment. Additionally, the Champion for Children award winner, provided more than 1500 students with financial literacy materials, resources, and hands on presentations that delivered a three-pronged approach to educating high-school students on how to stay out of debt, build their savings, be responsible money managers, and get prepared to enter the working world. Sussex County FCU didn’t stop there; they were also recognized for developing a student internship program and awarding six, $1,000 scholarships, from their foundation, to help fund the educational needs of local students.
Sussex County FCU CEO, Pamela Fleuette, accepted the award while expressing her gratitude and stating “It’s not only our duty as a financial cooperative, but also our privilege, to contribute to the financial literacy of future generations. By doing so we’re helping families develop confident children who grasp the importance of being financially responsible; in turn, we hope this will help them become financially independent adults who can thrive in any economy.”
Sussex County Federal Credit Union has existed as a not-for-profit, member-owned and operated financial institution for more than 55 years; serving over 14,000 of those who live, work, worship, attend school and/or volunteer in Sussex County or the City of Milford. Visit www.sussexcfcu.com for details.