Creating of encouragement cards is one of the many ways @nwfcu employees utilize their talents to give back. Within the Food for Kids drive, every weekend meal bag included a heartfelt card carrying messages of positivity. Learn more about our outreach: nwfcufoundation.org

Together, we collected and distributed over 35,000 food items to support students and families. A heartfelt thank you goes out to all @nwfcu employees, partners, and members for contributing. Special thanks to Chris Matschat with CoCreateAble LLC for the video storytelling.

Our first Foundation open house was a huge success! We welcomed supporters, sponsors, and partners to the NWFCU Foundation suite to network and meet our team. This was an amazing opportunity for us to thank the numerous people who make transforming lives possible.

Let's hear it for Northwest Federal’s subsidiaries, @nwfinadv, NW Insurance Agency, and Northwest Title & Escrow! They generously donated 516 food items to the Foundation’s Food for Kids Drive as part of the weekend meal program. Way to go, team!

Today kicks off the NWFCU Foundation’s “Clean and Dream” Youth Hygiene Drive, in partnership with Patient First. Throughout the month of May, make a contribution of NEW toiletry items or a monetary gift and help us provide support to youth in crisis. ow.ly/Gsvx50RsTRc

Let's give a round of applause to Terri, a valued volunteer of the NWFCU Foundation. "Volunteering with the NW Foundation is not just an opportunity to give back to the community; it is a chance to be part of something bigger than me, to make a difference in the lives of others."

Our Foundation team had a meaningful meeting with Jamie Gadley, the principal at Dranesville Elementary. Together, we crafted an outreach plan for the 2024-2025 school year. To contribute to our outreach efforts, visit nwfcufoundation.org. Your support makes a difference!

When you donate to NWFCU Foundation, donate with confidence. We received the Platinum Seal of Transparency with GuideStar by Candid! Because Northwest covers our staff salaries, nearly 100% of the money raised is reinvested into the community. nwfcufoundation.org/give-grow Charity Navigator

Now through the end of May, we’re collecting essential hygiene items to improve the lives of youth in need. To donate, please visit ow.ly/v02a50RTm8U. Thank you for your generosity and support.

There's a few days left to donate to our Clean & Dream Youth Hygiene Drive in partnership with Patient First. We are so grateful for the outpour of support for the youth in our community! Please consider donating hygiene items or monetary support at ddock.co/T9IDWFDQ43.

Congratulations to our raffle winner, Krissee D’Aguiar, the owner of River Sea Chocolates! Krissee attended our recent Open House and was the recipient of our raffle sponsored by Cheers in a Box. We anticipate forging a fantastic partnership with both of these organizations.

The Foundation adores the Northwest Federal mascot, Westie! He's excited to leave his furry pawprint in the community, bringing smiles to kids’ faces at Foundation events!

"Dark Wolf maintains deep ties to Northwest and the Northwest family. Northwest was our very first customer, and we are proud to work with the NWFCU Foundation to provide support to area families." -Rick Tossavainen, CEO of Dark Wolf Solutions

Did you know that the NWFCU Foundation is a Certifying Organization for the President's Volunteer Service Award? This recognition is given to volunteers who contribute over 100 service hours within 12 months. To learn more about the program, visit: presidentialserviceawards.gov

Larry and the whole team at Chick-fil-A North Point Village have been incredible to work with and we're so grateful for their support of the NWFCU Foundation!

The NWFCU Foundation is deeply grateful to our Drive for the Driven Golf Tournament Presenting Sponsor, @NWFinAdv. Do you want to be part of our golf tournament and join Northwest Financial Advisors in changing the lives of youth in our community? nwfcufoundation.ejoinme.org/2024Driveforth….

Sending a big shout out to our friends at DG@RS for supplying toothbrushes, toothpaste, and floss for our youth hygiene bags for kids experiencing a crisis. We are grateful for your partnership for the Clean and Dream drive. It’s not too late to donate: ow.ly/bWWa50S8JiG

Thank you to our Foundation Board for their leadership and vision. In May, we spent a day together at a strategic off-site, laying plans for our future. As we look forward to kicking off the 20th anniversary of the Foundation in December, the next 20 year is filled with promise.

The NWFCU Foundation team and @nwfcu employees had a fantastic time volunteering at the Career Fair at Dranesville Elementary School in Herndon! We spoke with bright and curious 6th and 2nd graders about what it is like to work for NWFCU and the Foundation.

Let's hear it for the Gainesville branch, who won the Foundation's Food For Kids challenge! They celebrated by watching the movie "If" as a team. Thank you for helping to make this year's drive one of our most successful ever! Learn more and donate here: ow.ly/1it550S8JSq