SPOKANE VALLEY — Community grants totaling more than $300,000 were announced today by Numerica Credit Union. In all, 30 nonprofits were awarded funding through the 2021 Numerica Charitable Fund.
“Numerica is proud to support organizations that foster education, support women and children, and work to end hunger and homelessness.” Numerica President & CEO Carla Cicero said. “This annual grant program is just another way we show our commitment to enhancing lives, fulfilling dreams and building communities.”
Women’s Hearth, a drop-in center for homeless women in Spokane operated by Transitions, received grant funding.
“After over a year of changes during a fearful time, knowing that community members like Numerica still support the work at the Women's Hearth is a huge encouragement to our hearts,” said Sarah Lickfold, Transitions development director.
The Numerica Charitable Fund is focused on addressing systemic issues facing the region. The nonprofits receiving 2021 grants stood out for innovative, inclusive, and collaborative efforts making a deep impact in areas such as generational poverty, hunger, homelessness, domestic violence and access to quality education.
Meals on Wheels Spokane plans to use its Numerica Charitable Fund grant to target long-term efficiencies and innovations.
“These funds will help our organization become self-sustaining by expanding our kitchen capacity and bringing more meals to those in need throughout Spokane,” Executive Director Beth Alcorn said. “Partnerships with caring community businesses such as Numerica allow us to provide for our homebound seniors in innovative and exciting new ways.”
The Numerica Charitable Fund is funded by Numerica members through Skip a Pay, a voluntary program available on certain qualified loans. Members are allowed to bypass a monthly loan payment once every six months for a $30 fee, which is rolled into the fund to support community nonprofits.
Skip a Pay is just one way Numerica honors its annual commitment to give back at least 5% of earnings to the community. In 2020, Numerica contributed more than $1.8 million — nearly 6.5% of net income.