I am so grateful to have played a part in bridging so many forces for good on behalf of SAFE Credit Union and our members in 2022!
Our community sustainability grants awarded in 2022 went to eight exceptional organizations that directly make a difference in the lives of thousands of people living in the Sacramento region.
Altogether we funded a total of $95,000 to programs that reach adults and children experiencing hunger and homelessness as well as many in need of educational and job-training opportunities. The funds supported foster care and disability services, nutrition programs and mental health and housing services.
Combined the grants impacted more than 5,800 people in 2022 and are expected to reach thousands more in 2023.
It’s heartwarming when I hear how our Sacramento Food Bank & Family Services grant will provide food to students this summer who reached out to the nonprofit directly for support.
It is also humbling to know we assisted area veterans with grants to Cyber Proud and Volunteers of America – both who work tirelessly to give our vets, some experiencing homelessness, job and career opportunities.
This past year we also wanted to give our members and the community the opportunity to take part in supporting area nonprofits. We invited the public to vote to determine which two nonprofits would each receive a $5,000 grant from SAFE in December. The top two vote-getters – Cottage Housing and the Construction Industry Education Foundation – each received a grant.
Be sure to read about all of SAFE’s extraordinary grant recipients in 2022:
With the new resources, Alchemist’s Neighborhood Empowerment Manager Joe Robustelli says, “We look forward to holding more workshops and demonstrations on how to prepare the fresh, healthy fruits and vegetables that have been grown in the gardens.”
Read more about the grant here .
Read more about the grant here.
Read more about the grant here.
“Our goal is to move individuals from lower-wage jobs to high-demand, high-wage careers,” says Cyber Proud Chief Executive Officer and Executive Director Coleen Morehead.
Read more about the grant here .
“This is a new offering, and we are truly grateful to HOPE Counseling and to SAFE Credit Union for supporting this important work for people living with low vision and blindness,” Society for the Blind Executive Director Shari Roeseler said soon after the grant was awarded by SAFE.
Read more about the grant here .
“When children experience hunger, they are more likely to get sick and are at higher risks of health conditions like anemia and asthma,” says Sacramento Food Bank & Family Services Director of Programs Karen Strach.
Read more about the grant here .
“This grant from SAFE Credit Union will help us meet their emotional needs during this process.” Heintz says.
Read more about the grant here.
“Our organization is committed to keeping its veteran programs open and to continue serving homeless veterans in our community,” says Volunteers of America Executive Director Leo McFarland. “With funding from SAFE Credit Union, these much-needed ongoing services will continue effectively.”
Read more about the grant here .
Members and employees should take pride in the fact that SAFE annually awards grants in four phases focusing on its three pillars of philanthropy: healthcare, education, and active members of the military and veterans. I know I do!
Four times throughout the year, SAFE distributes funding to local nonprofits through our competitive grant process. For the first grant cycle, we accept applications from nonprofits and businesses supporting career training for veterans usually through to mid-February. For more information on funding availability, application deadline information, and to download SAFE’s grant application, please visit here .
Amanda is the Community Impact Manager for SAFE and is responsible for ensuring that the organization’s mission to give back is fully realized.
