HERNDON, Va.–Northwest FCU was recognized as a Best Place to Work for Commuters by Fairfax County Board of Supervisors, while separately also donating funds to help a local non-profit.
The Best Workplaces for Commuters designation awards employers who have excelled in implementing sustainable and flexible commuter programs such as ridesharing, transit benefits, biking and walking, teleworking, alternate work schedules and other strategies. These types of commuter programs improve mobility by reducing the number of single-occupant vehicles on the road. Best Workplaces for Commuters provides qualified employers with national recognition and an elite designation for offering outstanding commuter benefits, the credit union said.
“We are honored to be recognized as a Best Place to Work for Commuters,” said Jeff Bentley, president & CEO of Northwest Federal Credit Union. “Knowing our employees commute in from a variety of communities in the DC metro area, we work hard to try and alleviate some of the traffic and stress that can accompany long commutes through our ride share program, alternate work schedules and a metro accessible location.”
At right: Joan Banikas, NWFCU Recruiter & Julia Hols, NWFCU Benefits and Wellness Manager
Separately, Northwest FCU donated $1,000 to community partners as a part of their Choose Your Path Then Choose One of Ours Campaign. For every new checking account opened Sept. 1 through Nov. 30, 2018, Northwest Federal donated $2 to the non-profit organization selected by the member.
Members chose a non-profit organization from one of Northwest Federal’s four community outreach paths - Animal Welfare, Children and Special Needs, Environment and the Arts, and Health and Wellness. Special Olympics VA, Friends of Homeless Animals, Potomac Conservancy, and Arcadia Center for Sustainable Food and Agriculture, each received a donation as a part of this campaign, the credit union said.
“It is a privilege to make this donation on behalf of our members to four non-profit organizations who are doing so much to serve our community.” said Bentley.
Below: Michelle Sandy, NWFCU Relationship Manager, Katie Blackman, Director of Community Conservation at the Potomac Conservancy, Jeff Bentley, NWFCU President & CEO of Northwest Federal Credit Union, Stacey Gimbert, Friends of Homeless Animals, Jeff Margeson, NWFCU SVP Member Experience and Nohman Ishaq, NWFCU Company and Community Partners Program Manager.