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NWFCU Foundation’s annual backpack drive collects a record number of donations

HERNDON, VA (September 24, 2018) — NWFCU Foundation, the charitable arm of Northwest Federal Credit Union, recently held its annual backpack drive, which collected over 2,000 school supplies for local children. The drive ran from June-August and collected backpacks and school supplies for students attending Title I and Alternative Education Institutions within Fairfax and Loudoun counties, in addition to the Herndon Neighborhood Resource Center.

“On behalf of the entire team at the NWFCU Foundation, we thank all of our supporters for their generous donation to support local at-promise youth, which include Northwest Federal employees and members, organizational partners, and the community at-large,” said Executive Director of the NWFCU Foundation, Alexzandra Shade.

Employees of the NWFCU Foundation and Northwest Federal with Kathy Ryan of Collect for Kids with Fairfax County Public Schools

About Northwest Federal Credit Union

Northwest Federal Credit Union is a full-service financial institution ranking among the largest credit unions in Virginia and in the top 60 credit unions in the nation. Established in 1947 and headquartered in Herndon, Va., the Northwest Why statement is to serve and inspire to transform lives. The Credit Union currently serves more than 280,000 members and has assets in excess of $4 billion. For more information, visit www.nwfcu.org or connect with us on Facebook, Twitter or LinkedIn.

About Northwest Federal Credit Union Foundation

The NWFCU Foundation was established in 2004 to promote and manage Northwest Federal Credit Union’s philanthropic activities. The mission of NWFCU Foundation is to empower youth to achieve their goals by helping them learn and celebrate life and supporting their health and well-being. The NWFCU Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization. Donations are tax deductible to the extent permissible by law for those who itemize deductions. For more information, visit www.nwfcufoundation.org.

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