ROME, NY – JANUARY 28, 2024: In alignment with its commitment to being the most admired organization in every community it serves, AmeriCU Credit Union is honored to announce the formation of the AmeriCU Charitable Foundation, established on January 1, 2025.
This new initiative supports community-driven programs and aims to improve the quality of life for individuals and families across its service areas while strengthening the credit union’s impact and creating lasting positive change.
The Foundation will focus on four key areas of impact: supporting Active-Duty Military and Veterans, advancing Economic Development, promoting Educational Literacy, and enhancing Social Programs and Services.
“Our communities are at the heart of everything we do, and the formation of this Foundation allows us to make an even greater impact,” said Karen LaPlante, AmeriCU Charitable Foundation Board President. “This initiative is more than just a way to give back—it’s about showing our commitment to providing resources and creating opportunities that uplift and empower those who need it most.”
In 2024 alone, AmeriCU teammates contributed over 1,900 volunteer hours and the credit union donated more than $900,000 to local organizations and initiatives.
With the creation of the foundation, AmeriCU aims to build on this legacy by deepening partnerships and expanding the scope of its support to address the needs across the communities it serves.
For more information about the AmeriCU Charitable Foundation or to submit a request, please visit www.AmeriCU.org/charitable-foundation
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About AmeriCU Credit Union
As a credit union, AmeriCU is a not-for-profit financial institution owned by our members. Serving 24 counties in New York and beyond, AmeriCU provides you with all the products and services you need – often with low or no fees, and better rates. Celebrating its 75th anniversary, AmeriCU has grown to serve more than 167,000 members, 20 financial centers, and $2.7 billion in assets, while remaining dedicated to empowering members and supporting communities. AmeriCU is headquartered in Rome, New York, and is among the State’s largest, full-service financial cooperatives. For more information, visit www.AmeriCU.org.
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