FOLSOM, Calif.– Planting community gardens, painting homes, distributing food and mentoring teens are just some of the many ways SAFE Credit Union said its employees are showing up in May through the credit union’s monthlong volunteering drive.
SAFE’s “For What’s Good: Spring Into Volunteering” initiative encourages SAFE’s 600+ employees to give their time and talents to support nonprofits in the Greater Sacramento region helping people address life’s twists and turns.
“SAFE is committed to supporting organizations who help people when they may be going through a rough spot, or who may need a little extra help to get to the next stage in life,” said SAFE Credit Union Community Impact Manager Lauren LeBov. “As a not-for-profit financial cooperative, giving back to the community and supporting the well-being of the people and communities we serve is central to our identity.”
The credit union is also boosting the initiative’s positive community impact through a “dollars for hours” drive that matches each hour volunteered with a $10 donation, up to a total of $5,000. The matched funds will be donated to organizations supported by SAFE through volunteerism in May.
“This is the most exciting and engaged volunteer month SAFE has had yet,” LeBov said. “Numerous nonprofits worked with us to provide plenty of volunteer opportunities for our employees, and the added dollar match lends more meaning and impact to our employees’ efforts.”
Many of the nonprofits and the volunteer activities align with SAFE’s pillars of philanthropy that address foundational community needs: financial education, workforce development, youth/young adult education, and affordable housing.
Some of the nonprofits SAFE is supporting through the “Spring Into Volunteering” initiative include Saint John’s Program for Real Change, JUMA Ventures, The Rancho Cordova Food Locker, Volunteers of America, Habitat for Humanity of Greater Sacramento, Sierra Service Project, Big Brothers Big Sisters, Soil Born Farms, and Single Mom Strong.
Volunteerism is just one way SAFE said it supports the community. The credit union also supports nonprofits through direct giving, grants, and sponsorships. SAFE helps young people build their future through in-person financial education, and scholarships for graduating high school seniors and community college students. The credit union fosters meaningful community partnerships through board service, no-cost financial education services, and financial wellness programs.
