FOLSOM, Calif.– As a testament to its commitment to the Greater Sacramento community, SAFE Credit Union received a Corporate Citizenship Award from the Sacramento Business Journal for the credit union’s support of regional nonprofits in the face of government budget cuts and other economic challenges.
The credit union was among about two dozen corporations, organizations, and co-operatives to receive the honor.
“At SAFE, we are always eager to support our community partners in the very meaningful and impactful work they do on behalf of people in our region who need a little extra help,” said SAFE Credit Union Executive Vice President, Chief Operating Officer Tiffani Vargas. “Being recognized among some of our business peers for stepping up when nonprofits needed us is a true honor for us.”
SAFE provides around $450,000 a year in philanthropic giving, scholarships, direct giving, and communit partnerships. It also encourages its employees to volunteer to provide hands-on support to nonprofits as well as lend their leadership and expertise by serving on nonprofit and community organization boards.
In late 2025, SAFE brought new vision and direction to its philanthropic efforts and branded it: “For What’s Good” – encapsulating SAFE’s ongoing commitment to the community. The concept is adjacent to SAFE’s current ad campaign: “SAFE. For What’s Next,” that focuses on helping members prepare for the next step in their financial journeys.
“We feel that this direction helps us really focus our time and resources on ways we can effectively meet some of the region’s most foundational needs,” says Vice President Community Relations and Financial Education Rebecca Delmundo. “When we say, ‘For What’s Good,’ we are making a strong commitment to helping make life better for all who live in the Greater Sacramento region.”
