ALBANY, N.Y.– Broadview FCU is reporting it has raised more than $200,000 to purchase and wrap gifts that will be donated to more than 95 nonprofit organizations in the New York’s Capital Region, as well as Buffalo, Binghamton, and Syracuse. Those groups will then distribute them to more than 6,500 individuals in need, the CU said.
Broadview FCU, which is the new brand for the merged CAP COM CU and SEFCU, said its “Holiday Sharing Program” reflects decades of “time-honored programs to spread the spirit of the season and support thousands of individuals and families with necessities as well as special gifts for children, veterans, seniors, and families” by both CUs.
Much More Than a Handful
“We went from a handful of families to 6,500 Individuals, 95 organizations, and growing. We’re not stopping here for sure because the need is so much greater today than it was 30 years ago. We are here building something. The outcome of which is helping people and giving them hope,” said Broadview CEO Michael Castellana. “This year is special because we are now Broadview. Our legacy organizations did an awful lot for the community, but this is our first huge effort as one. We are Broadview, and Holiday Sharing is bringing our culture together and has put wind behind our sails.”
Employee, Member Donations
The annual Holiday Sharing Program is funded by Broadview along with donations from employees and members, both in branches and online, that are used to provide people and families with presents and essentials, including warm clothing, cookware, cleaning supplies, and toiletries, the credit union said.
“These are personalized gifts. Special attention is given,” said IPH Director of Development Bonnie St. Onge. “The size of the clothing or the size of the socks is perfect for the people receiving them. If they needed a toaster oven or some type of general necessity, it’s there. That’s what gives the joy of everybody knowing that there is a lot of thought and a lot of detail that has been put into this program.”
In addition, Broadview also donated over 2,000 winter jackets.
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