RADCLIFF, Ky. – Fort Knox Federal Credit Union was honored for its partnership with USA Cares and ongoing contributions to help military veterans during the 2017 USA Cares Gala in Louisville, Ky.
Over the years, Fort Knox Federal and its members have donated over $325,000 to USA Cares, supporting their mission to assist military families in crisis. These funds have directly helped more than 100 military families pay their utility bills, buy food and fuel, as well as assist with housing costs, the credit union said.
“Fort Knox Federal Credit Union has been such a wonderful partner over the years that we wanted to express our appreciation,” said Hank Patton, USA Cares Executive Director. “Fort Knox Federal continues to demonstrate a valuable commitment to our mission of supporting military families when they need it most; because of this, Fort Knox Federal has established themselves as one of our strongest partners and we cannot thank them enough.”
“We’re proud to partner with USA Cares to support veterans and their families,” said Ray Springsteen, Fort Knox Federal President and CEO. “Fort Knox Federal is dedicated to improving our members’ financial lives and supporting community organizations like USA Cares is part of our ‘people helping people’ philosophy.”
A portion of the donations to the organization were dues paid by Fort Knox Federal for new credit union members who joined as part of the USA Cares Patriot Club field of membership. In 2014, USA Cares launched the Patriot Club which is open to anyone wishing to support the organization’s mission and donate to supporting military families. All dues and gifts to the Patriot Club go directly to sustain USA Cares’ support of military families.
At right, Credit Union President and CEO Ray Springsteen (center), Vice President of Retail Operations Marc Prasch and Shepherdsville Branch Manager Teresa Clark receive an award at the gala for Fort Knox Federal’s contributions to USA Cares.