VIRGINIA BEACH, Va.–Saying it has made a promise to provide memorable experiences that bring joy, hope, and smiles to medically fragile children and their families, Chartway Credit Union said its charitable arm, the Chartway Promise Foundation, worked “tirelessly” during 2023 to raise funds.
Thanks to corporate and individual donors, as well as successful fundraising events, the foundation was able to approve $1 million in grants for use in 2024, to the following non-profit charitable partners with missions that align with the foundation’s purpose:
- Ability Found – Utah
- Best Seat in the House – Utah
- Children’s Miracle Network – Utah
- Eyecare for Kids – Utah
- Intermountain Primary Children’s Hospital – Utah
- Make-A-Wish® Utah - Utah
- Children’s Assistive Technology Services, Virginia
- Children’s Hospital of the King’s Daughters - Virginia
- Easterseals UCP - Virginia
- Eliza Hope Foundation - Virginia
- Families of Autistic Children of Tidewater - Virginia
- Hooked on Hope VB - Virginia
- Hampton University Proton Therapy Institute (HUPTI) - Virginia
- Make-A-Wish® Greater Virginia - Virginia
- Medical Mercy Angels - Virginia
- Momadvocate - Virginia
- Roc Solid - Virginia
- St. Mary’s Home for Disabled Children - Virginia
- Team Hoyt VB - Virginia
- Toby’s Dream Foundation - Virginia
- VersAbility – Virginia
“One million dollars in charitable grants can make a huge difference not just for these medically fragile children but their families as well,” said Christine Wilson, president of the Chartway Promise Foundation. “When we think about the health conditions these young heroes and their families face, we know we can bring joy to them with backyard playsets, opportunities to attend camp, funding for dream trips and experiences, adaptive equipment, and so much more. Thanks to those who support us, we have the resources to alleviate stress and bring smiles to these children and their families.”
“We have a responsibility to give back to our communities, and that’s something we take seriously,” added Wayne Foshay, board chair for the Chartway Promise Foundation. “Through partnerships with companion charities, business partners, sponsors, and contributors, Chartway’s charitable arm has awarded nearly $15 million for charitable grants since 2005. With 2023’s $1 million in grant awards, we’ve extended our reach farther into the communities we serve to strengthen and empower those who need it most.”
In 2023, Chartway Credit Union won 1st place honors from the Virginia Credit Union League, receiving the prestigious Dora Maxwell Social Responsibility Community Service Award in recognition of the efforts of Chartway Promise Foundation. The charity was also central to the naming of Chartway by VOLUNTEER Hampton Roads to the inaugural CIVIC 50 Hampton Roads business recognition program, a national initiative established by Points of Light that honors community-minded companies. Coastal Virginia Magazine honored the foundation with a “Giving Back” award this year for its specific and timely contributions to the community. In addition, the foundation received gold honors through the Salt City Best program hosted by The Salt Lake Tribune for the “Best Charity Event,” as voted by readers.