NEW YORK. – On behalf of America’s credit unions, the National Credit Union Foundation has been honored with the U.S. Gold President’s Volunteer Service Award for the 2016-2017 school year. The award was presented by Junior Achievement (JA) USA, an official certifying organization for this award, at JA’s 2018 Volunteer Summit in recognition of the more than 15,000 volunteer hours dedicated to Junior Achievement programs by America’s credit unions.
In 2003, President George W. Bush established the President's Council on Service and Civic Participation (the Council) to recognize the valuable contributions volunteers make in communities and encourage more people to serve. The Council created the President's Volunteer Service Award program as a way to thank and honor individuals who, by their demonstrated commitment and example, inspire others to engage in volunteer service. In 2006, Junior Achievement became an official certifying organization for this award, which recognizes corporations with a U.S. presence that provide volunteers to teach JA programs anywhere in the world.
“The Foundation is deeply honored to again accept this prestigious award on behalf of the nation’s credit unions and the incredible work they do to advance youth financial capability,” said Gigi Hyland, Executive Director at the Foundation. “Credit unions should celebrate this accomplishment, and know that their work is making a lasting impact on the financial futures of students across the country.”