Chartway Credit Union Recognized for Third Consecutive Year as One of the 50 Most Community-Minded Companies in Hampton Roads

Press release courtesy of Points of Light in partnership with VOLUNTEER Hampton Roads

Virginia Beach, VA – Chartway Credit Union has been named an honoree of The Civic 50 Hampton Roads by VOLUNTEER Hampton Roads and Points of Light, the world’s largest organization dedicated to volunteer service. The award recognizes Chartway as one of the most community-minded companies in Hampton Roads determined by an independently administered and scored survey. The Civic 50 Hampton Roads initiative, modeled after Points of Light’s national program, provides a standard for superior corporate citizenship and showcases how companies can use their time, skills and resources to drive social impact in their company and communities. 

“We’re honored to be recognized by VOLUNTEER Hampton Roads and Points of Light for the third year in a row,” said Brian Schools, president & CEO of Chartway Credit Union. “This recognition reflects the heart of who we are. At Chartway, we believe in building up our communities through meaningful service, and I’m proud of our team’s commitment to making a lasting impact.”

“We’re so proud to celebrate Chartway Credit Union as a 2025 Civic 50 Hampton Roads Honoree!” said Maerine Mitchel, president & CEO of VOLUNTEER Hamptons Roads. “Their dedication to uplifting our community and inspiring others to give back truly reflects the heart of what it means to lead with purpose. Congratulations to the entire Chartway team for making a meaningful difference across Hampton Roads.”

The Civic 50 Hampton Roads survey is administered by True Impact, a company specializing in helping organizations maximize and measure their social and business value and consists of quantitative and multiple-choice questions that inform the scoring process.

For more information about The Civic 50 Hampton Roads and this year’s honorees, visit www.volunteerhr.org/civic50hr.

Learn more about Chartway Credit Union at www.Chartway.com.

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About Chartway

Since 1959, Chartway has been unlocking the potential of individuals and families so they can thrive. Member-owned and values-driven, our $3.2 billion credit union proudly serves more than 260,000 members with branches in Utah, Texas, and Virginia. We’ve been recognized by Forbes as one of America’s Best-In-State Credit Unions, included on American Banker’s Top Credit Union to Work For list, and received numerous other top workplace and best credit union accolades. Reflecting a bright way forward, our charitable arm – the Chartway Promise Foundation – has granted $16 million to provide medically fragile children and their families memorable experiences that bring joy, hope, and smiles. For information on our vibrant organization, please visit www.Chartway.com and follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.

About VOLUNTEER Hampton Roads

VOLUNTEER Hampton Roads is the only comprehensive volunteer center in Hampton Roads, serving all cities in the Hampton Roads region. We work with our nonprofit members to build their capacity and achieve their missions by providing training, facilitating volunteerism, coordinating large-scale projects, or by complimenting their work through our programs and outreach. We also work with businesses in the Hampton Roads region to encourage civic engagement and employee volunteerism to help create positive change in the local community. For more information, go to www.volunteerhr.org.

About Points of Light

Points of Light is a global nonprofit organization that inspires, equips and mobilizes millions of people to take action that changes the world. We envision a world in which every individual discovers the power to make a difference, creating healthy communities in vibrant, participatory societies. Through affiliates in 200 cities across 37 countries, and in partnership with thousands of nonprofits and corporations, Points of Light engages 5 million volunteers in 14 million hours of service each year. We bring the power of people to bear where it’s needed most. For more information, go to www.pointsoflight.org.