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Sunmark Credit Union and the Sunmark Charitable Community Foundation support the credit union philosophy of people helping people, as well as investing in the communities we serve. In honor of International Credit Union (ICU) Day, we’re acknowledging individuals and organizations who have made their mark in the areas we serve by contributing their time, talent or treasure to better their community, thus living out the credit union philosophy.
People Helping People Award (3) - $5,000 to each organization
Awarded to three (3) organizations whose missions align with the credit union philosophy of people helping people.
The organization's work must be focused in one or more of the Sunmark Foundation's pillars of giving:
· Affordable housing
· Food accessibility
· Financial literacy and education
· Diversity and inclusion
· Community development
Susan V. Siegel Community Service Leader (1) - $2,500 in recognition of one individual
Awarded to the charity of choice of one individual who has made a meaningful contribution to their community through donation of time, talent or treasure.
It’s Cool to be Kind (1) - $2,500 in recognition of one student
Awarded to the charity of choice of one current student, 18 or younger, who has made a meaningful contribution to their community through donation of time, talent or treasure.
2024 Recipients
People Helping People
The Mr. Mo Project
Kelly's Angels, Inc.
Lifesong, Inc.
Susan V. Siegel Community Service Leader
Ginni Eagan, Young Parents United
People Helping People
Bring on the Spectrum
Mom Starts Here
Perfect Ten
Susan V. Siegel Community Service Leader
David Gordon, Boys and Girls Club of the Capital Area
It’s Cool to be Kind Student Leader
Debron Eley, NAACP Youth Council
People Helping People
Night Out For You, Inc
Black Diamonds Academic Success, Inc.
Safe Inc. of Schenectady
Susan V. Siegel Community Service Leader
Cheryl Hage Perez, Veterans & Community Housing Coalition
It’s Cool to be Kind Student Leader
Ella Schoenborn, Projectella
People Helping People
Hood's House of Hoops
Our Community Cares
Mission Accomplished
Susan V. Siegel Community Service Leader
Kelly Stevens, Food for Thought
People Helping People
St. Catherine's Center for Children
Albany Pride Hockey Association
Unity House of Troy
Susan V. Siegel Community Service Leader
Jeremy Wernick, Hatsgiving
2019 Recipients
People Helping People
Red Cross of Northeastern NY
Boys & Girls Clubs of the Capital Area
Women's Employment and Resource Center (WERC)
Susan V. Siegel Community Service Leader
Renee Fahy, Street Soliders
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Sunmark Credit Union and the Sunmark Charitable Community Foundation support the credit union philosophy of people helping people, as well as investing in the communities we serve. In honor of International Credit Union (ICU) Day, we’re acknowledging individuals and organizations who have made their mark in the areas we serve by contributing their time, talent or treasure to better their community, thus living out the credit union philosophy.
Stay tuned for more information!