MEDFORD, N.Y.–Suffolk Federal recently supported two charitable causes.
Suffolk FCU hosted its 10th Annual Food Drive to benefit Helping Makes U Happy, a nonprofit organization located in Center Moriches dedicated to providing much-needed assistance to families in need.
The organization has held projects including food drives, school supply drives, clothing drives and so much more. Through the generosity of its membership and employees, Suffolk Federal collected nearly 500 pounds of food donations along with an additional $1,500 monetary contribution which will provide holiday meals to families in need.
“Supporting local charitable organizations is extremely important here at Suffolk Federal,” said Ralph D. Spencer Jr., president & CEO of Suffolk Federal. “By partnering with Helping Makes U Happy, we are able to reach out to children and families right here in our community that are in need of basic necessities, while making their holidays a little brighter.”
At right, from left: Tara Alberti, Suffolk Federal’s Senior Marketing Associate; Helping Makes U Happy Founder Keith Caputo and Suffolk Federal’s Executive Vice President & CFO, Sarah McCandless
Separately, Suffolk Federal recently contributed $2,500 to the Alzheimer’s Association in support of its Walk to End Alzheimer’s event, while family and friends walked the walk to support the cause.
“I have seen firsthand what Alzheimer’s can do to a person and how it effects families,” said Megan Diehl, Medford Branch Manager, Walk Volunteer and Team Captain. “All of us here at Suffolk Federal are proud to support the incredible work of the Alzheimer’s Association, which provides vital services to Alzheimer’s patients and their caregivers while bearing the burden of the costs involved.”