Lizeth GeorgeThe Southeastern Credit Union Foundation (SECUF) has been a longtime support system for credit unions across Florida and the surrounding region. Through its various programs, the Foundation strives to enhance the lives of credit union members by providing credit union development, employee enrichment, community impact, and emergency assistance. These services not only empower credit unions to better serve their members and communities but also create a profound impact across our tri-state region.
One of the many ways credit unions can support the SECUF is through contributions to the Community Investment Fund (CIF). The CIF is an innovative program that allows credit unions to make a lasting impact by donating a portion of the yield from their investments. The funds generated through the CIF are then channeled into the Foundation’s initiatives, ensuring resources needed to sustain and expand its critical work.
Suncoast Credit Union, based in Tampa, Florida, has been a long-time supporter of the SECUF and has exemplified the power of consistent giving through the CIF. Since 2013, Suncoast has donated an impressive $409,718.92 through their CIF contributions, a testament to their commitment to the credit union community.
“Suncoast is honored to contribute to the great work the Southeastern Credit Union Foundation does to support the credit union community throughout Florida and the region,” said Suncoast Credit Union President and CEO Kevin Johnson. “The Community Investment Fund has made it easy to regularly donate to the Foundation, and I highly recommend it to anyone looking for a new way to give.”
The significance of Suncoast’s contributions—along with those of other participating credit unions—cannot be overstated. These funds empower SECUF to sustain essential programs that not only strengthen credit unions but also uplift the communities they serve. From funding transformative outreach initiatives to delivering critical emergency relief in times of crisis, the CIF has truly become a lifeline for countless members of the credit union community.
As more credit unions look for ways to give back, the CIF offers a straightforward and impactful avenue to support SECUF’s mission. By participating in the CIF, credit unions can ensure that their investments not only yield financial returns but also contribute to a greater cause—one that benefits their members and the communities they serve.
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