Lizeth GeorgeRecently, the Avadian Foundation, the charitable arm of Avadian Credit Union in Birmingham, Alabama, awarded its third round of grants to organizations in the state of Alabama that are addressing needs in four key areas identified as the focus for the Foundation.
“We formed the Foundation as an outgrowth of our commitment to helping people,” said Linda Cencula, retiring President and CEO of Avadian. “We want to support the financial well-being of the people in the communities around us to create a more inclusive future for all by investing in affordable housing, financial health, small business development, and education across our membership footprint.”
Navigate Affordable Housing Partners, Inc., received a grant for $20,000. Junior Achievement of Alabama and Small Magic both received grants for $10,000.
Navigate Affordable Housing Partners works to provide well-built, livable, and quality housing to every person. They strive to revitalize communities, empower people, and strengthen the housing industry by developing, owning, and managing affordable housing properties.
Junior Achievement of Alabama helps young people discover what’s possible in their lives by helping them connect what they learn in school with life outside the classroom to show them it’s possible for tomorrow to be a better day.
Small Magic supports Birmingham’s future by working to ensure every child in Birmingham can thrive. They offer innovative programs that involve parents and teachers to prepare children for kindergarten and a lifetime of economic mobility.
Avadian Credit Union is a full-service, federally insured financial institution with branches across the state of Alabama. With assets in excess of $1.3 billion, Avadian serves more than 90,000 members with friendly and professional service.
Avadian Credit Union is a not-for-profit, financial cooperative that is solely owned by its members. For more information on Avadian Credit Union, visit www.avadiancu.com or call 1.888.AVADIAN (1.888.282.3426). Avadian Credit Union is also on Facebook, X and LinkedIn.
