Bay Federal Credit Union Workplace Campaign Raises Over $12,600 For United Way

Capitola, CA – February 13, 2024 – Bay Federal Credit Union announced that their January workplace campaign raised over $12,600 for United Way. Employees of The Credit Union made both one-time donations and payroll deductions in support of United Way of Santa Cruz and Monterey Counties. 

As part of their award-winning volunteer program, Bay Federal Credit Union has held a fundraising campaign in support of their local United Way for nearly 30 years. By making monetary donations and volunteering time, the support given to United Way helps build stronger, more resilient communities where everyone can thrive.

United Way works to improve the health, education, and economic mobility of every person in every community that they serve, making life better for more than 48 million people a year. 

“United Way is a vital organization in our community,” said Carrie Birkhofer, President and CEO. “We are very grateful for the work that they do, and I am so proud of our Bay Federal employees who are eager to support this amazing organization year after year."
 
Those curious about receiving the support of United Way or looking to volunteer with the organization can visit https://www.unitedway.org/local/united-states/california/united-way-monterey-county for Monterey County or https://www.unitedwaysc.org/ for Santa Cruz County. 

About Bay Federal Credit Union
Bay Federal Credit Union is a full-service, not-for-profit financial institution that serves over 86,000 members and 2,400 local businesses throughout Santa Cruz, San Benito, and Monterey counties. With more than $1.6 billion in assets, Bay Federal is the largest member-owned financial institution in the region. The organization has been proudly serving its members and the community since 1957. Bay Federal is a certified Community Development Financial Institution, with a primary mission of promoting community development alongside their financial activities. Bay Federal has an award-winning employee volunteer program in which employees have given their own money and volunteer for numerous local schools, nonprofit organizations, and community events each year.