TYSONS, Va.–PenFed Credit Union said it is partnering with Rise, a nonprofit providing services in the Hightstown/East Windsor area in New Jersey, to launch a new platform, “uRise Powered by PenFed” (urise.njrise.org).
According to PenFed, “uRise Powered by PenFed” is an online portal of curated content.
“From connecting with community, managing well-being and mindfulness, and acquiring new skills and knowledge, uRise serves to engage, lift, and inspire our community to discover silver linings in trying times,” PenFed said.
According to the credit union, uRise celebrates both content creators and content users and has partnered with a variety of content providers, from local corporations to small businesses and individuals, who are sharing their services and unique skill sets with our community in the form of online classes, events, videos and one-on-one connections with users.
While many of the portal’s virtual programs will step-stone to in-person programming, much of the online content will continue to be refreshed and remain relevant, PenFed added.
‘Vital & Vibrant Connection’
PenFed said its initial $100,000 investment and ongoing support has helped to create a vital and vibrant connection to learning, community and care.
“PenFed is proud to support the Hightstown and East Windsor communities,” said PenFed President/CEO and PenFed Foundation CEO James Schenck. “PenFed was founded on the credit union mission of people helping people. We understand this has been a challenging year for many. Rise shares in our mission and together we are providing meaningful support to uplift and strengthen our communities.”
Free Portal
According to PenFed, the online portal, developed in partnership with Human Experience Systems, provides a gateway for the exchange of content and services created by the community. The portal is free and accessible for all, includes content for users of all ages and abilities, and can be translated into either English or Spanish to help serve the broadest possible audience.