ROCHESTER, N.Y.– The Summit Federal Credit Union has presented a $3,000 donation to the Syracuse Police Athletic/Activities League (PAL) at the Syracuse Police Department headquarters. The presentation was arranged to follow and acknowledge National Law Enforcement Day.
The Summit said it has deep roots in the Syracuse region. In 2010, the Syracuse Federal Credit Union (FCU) merged into The Summit. Syracuse FCU was comprised of many credit unions that had joined over the years, including the former Syracuse Police FCU, which was originally established in 1959.
Founded in July of 2021, the Syracuse Police Athletic/Activities League (PAL) engages community youth in a constructive manner with Law Enforcement to keep kids safe and on a path to success, but their aspirations go well beyond that. Involvement in programs like sports and other activities provide a sense of belonging, purpose, and pride. Never has this been more important than now – as we emerge out of a pandemic. Through participation in fun and challenging activities, Syracuse area youth have opportunities to learn, grow, network, and build both personal and professional relationships that lead to greater odds of success in life.
Syracuse PAL partners with Syracuse Police Officers, New York State Troopers, DeWitt Police Officers, the District Attorney’s Office, Onondaga County Sheriffs, Onondaga County Probation Department, the Syracuse City School District, community volunteers, and interns to provide mentoring for Syracuse youth. January also happens to be National Mentoring Month, making this donation doubly meaningful, The Summit said.
“The Summit is committed to enriching the lives of the communities that we serve,” commented VP-Marketing and Community Engagement Twanda Christensen. “Each time that The Summit donates to a program such as PAL, we create a partnership, and we look forward to engaging with PAL as it continues to grow and impact the Syracuse community.”
“Supporting the communities we serve is an integral part of who we are at the Summit FCU,” said Christin Vincent, The Summit’s director of Syracuse regional branch services. “Since 2018 we have been honoring our law enforcement community through a donation on their behalf to a cause that is near and dear to their hearts. In honor of Law Enforcement Appreciation Day and our local law enforcement agencies, we are excited this year to make a donation to Syracuse Police Athletic League whose program truly speaks to building positive relationships between law enforcement and creating enrichment and growth opportunities for the youth of our community.”