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National Credit Union Foundation joins Reasons For Hope campaign

National social good campaign to inspire philanthropy & unity

The National Credit Union Foundation has joined the Ford Foundation, the Gates Foundation and almost 40 other foundations, in a nationwide campaign to encourage people across the country to share their #ReasonsForHope. This campaign, championed by foundations nationwide and the Council on Foundations, focuses on stories of inspiration to reinforce that every community is filled with people who are working to build a better, stronger society.

On August 1, more than three dozen foundations kicked off this campaign and the hashtag #ReasonsForHope, to encourage people across the country to see hope and recognize that we can break down barriers, build bridges, and come together to get through these tough times that we find ourselves facing.

“Hope is a powerful thing. For credit unions, whose motto is ‘People Helping People’, hope means helping people improve their financial lives, one credit union member at a time,” said Gigi Hyland, Executive Director of the Foundation.  “The National Credit Union Foundation is proud to work every day to inspire and support credit unions to make people’s hope for a better financial future a reality.”

This campaign has already given voice to thousands of stories of optimism and philanthropic giving. On social media, the campaign’s hashtag is #ReasonsForHope and is being used to share stories of courage, strength, and the power of positive action towards the common good.

Foundations oftentimes serve as a catalyst for action within their communities.  Every day, foundations get to work with remarkable, inspiring community leaders who are looking to create hope. The National Credit Union Foundation encourages credit unions to join it in efforts to find more #ReasonsForHope.  Click here for more information about this campaign and how to share your own stories of hope.

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