GLENDALE, Calif.– Los Angeles Federal Credit Union (LAFCU) raised $11,000 for the San Gabriel Valley Habitat for Humanity during April.
The funds came from online contributions, in-person branch donations, and from a raffle of gift cards for LAFCU staff. For every dollar raised, LAFCU matched up to $5,000 for HfH through LAFCU’s 501(c)3 non-profit charity, the Los Angeles Charitable Association.
All donations will go towards HfH’s vision of helping families build and improve places to call home. They believe that affordable housing plays a critical role in strong and stable communities.
LAFCU has partnered with HfH since 2007, including raising funds and volunteering in person at build sites. Although LAFCU hopes to return to building houses again in person soon, due to the ongoing pandemic, they focus mainly on online and in-person branch donations, the credit union said.
HfH is a global nonprofit housing organization founded in 1976 by Millard and Linda Fuller. It works in local communities across all 50 states and in 70 countries and has helped 39 million people achieve strength, stability, and independence through safe, decent, and affordable shelter.