HERNDON, Va.–Northwest FCU donated $10,000 to resurface exercise runs for shared kennels at the Friends of Homeless Animals (FOHA) shelter as their final donation for 2018 under the umbrella of Transforming Lives through Acts of We.
FOHA, a community partner of the credit union, has been in operation since 1973 focusing on the rescue and placement of homeless dogs and cats in the Northern Virginia and Washington area. FOHA will use the donated funds to upgrade two large exercise yards at the shelter, changing the plastic turf to full cement on each exercise space to meet the non-porous, durability and sanitary requirements provided by the Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services.
“It is a privilege to partner with FOHA to provide a safe, long-term solution to assist with the care of the dogs at the shelter,” said Jeff Bentley, President and CEO of Northwest Federal Credit Union. “Throughout 2018, our employees have enjoyed volunteering at FOHA to improve the lives of the cats and dogs sheltered there until they find their forever homes as a meaningful part of our corporate giving and volunteerism program. Ending the year with this donation is part of our commitment to giving back to our community.”