LIVERMORE, Calif.— UNCLE Credit Union said it continues to support the Livermore Lab Foundation with a donation of $10,000 this year.
Formed in October 2016, the Livermore Lab Foundation is dedicated to advancing scientific knowledge, inspiring a new generation of scientists and engineers, and creating transformative technologies to enhance human health, safety, and quality of life. In addition, the Foundation supports STEM education programs, student fellowships, and student research at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory.
According to the CU, The Lab has a proud history of community engagement, service, and charitable giving. Its contributions include annual grant programs, training for teachers in cutting-edge areas of applied science, and the Helping Others More Effectively (HOME) Campaign, just to name a few.
UNCLE’s donation to the Livermore Lab Foundation is made in the spirit of Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory’s HOME Campaign. The annual giving program of the HOME Campaign is exclusive for laboratory employees and began on Thursday, October 28, 2021.
“We are honored UNCLE Credit Union is supporting the Foundation, and the extensive STEM opportunities at LLNL,” said Dona Crawford, chair, Board of Directors for the Livermore Lab Foundation. “UNCLE’s contribution will directly enable the next generation of STEM leaders to pursue their passions.”
Added UNCLE Credit Union Board Chairman Chung Bothwell, “Sixty-five years ago, UNCLE was founded by four employees of the Lab and we share a guiding principle which places high value on creating a positive impact on our local communities. Like the Lab, UNCLE recognizes the importance of STEM programs and initiatives which build a better world for our future generations. Our continuous contributions to the Livermore Lab Foundation directly align with these beliefs.”
The Foundation recently launched a new carbon education initiative designed to help the general public and students understand the concept of carbon neutrality and the specific CO2 reduction goals in California.