ALBANY, N.Y–Broadview Federal Credit Union has made $50,000 in “Code Blue” deliveries to local shelters for the homeless, just in time to respond to record low temperatures.
For its fifth consecutive year, Broadview donated winter coats, gloves, fleece blankets, socks, adult and children’s winter hats, hand warmers, lip balm, hand lotion, tissues and other essentials to 17 homeless and family crisis shelters throughout Broadview’s geographic footprint, most of which are in the Capital Region.
“It is critically important for us to support people in their greatest time of need, and for those in our community enduring homelessness, this is that time,” said CEO Michael Castellana. “These frigid conditions pose unthinkable challenges for individuals and families who need shelter and respite from the cold. I am proud that Broadview is able to offer clothing and other items to help them throughout the winter, and I am pleased to partner with so many incredible nonprofit organizations who are providing our neighbors in need with timely help today, and hope for tomorrow.”
One of the many organizations that received a large delivery of warm supplies was IPH. The items were brought to their Safe Haven Winter Shelter, which was experiencing an influx in those needing help.
“IPH’s Safe Haven winter shelter is serving more than 50 homeless people each night, who would otherwise be sleeping on the streets, in abandoned buildings and other places not meant for human habitation,” stated Shahmeeka Chaney-Artis, Program Director at Interfaith Partnership for the Homeless (IPH). “What we are facing in the next couple of days is extreme. Our IPH team grew this week as we worked side by side with the employees at Broadview Federal Credit Union. Broadview provided compassion and incredible generosity as they delivered an abundance of items that will ensure that our homeless neighbors are safe, warm, and feeling cared for when they need it most.”
More than 50 Broadview employee volunteers helped sort, organize, and deliver donations over a one-week period.