October 3rd, 2025016Childhood Cancer Awareness month campaign raises $275K to support charity partners
Virginia Beach, VA – Chartway Credit Union and its charitable arm, the Chartway Promise Foundation, wrapped a month of awareness, fundraising, and hands-on support for medically fragile children, called Promise Heroes, during Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. Marking its 20th anniversary, the foundation’s September highlights included annual signature events — the Swings Fore Smiles golf tournament and A Night for Hope fundraiser — along with Wish and Dream Reveals, team member volunteer service projects, and partner-powered experiences across...
September 25th, 2025016Three-year sponsorship renewal reaffirms commitment to community, inclusion, and student success
Virginia Beach, VA – Chartway Credit Union is proud to renew and expand its relationship with Norfolk State University (NSU) to include a multi-year sponsorship as the “Official Credit Union of NSU Athletics.” This continued collaboration deepens Chartway’s commitment to empowering communities through financial inclusion and aligns with NSU’s mission to help its students learn, grow and achieve their full potential.
“Chartway is proud to grow our sponsorship with Norfolk State University Athletics, continuing a collaboration...
September 25th, 2025011Established in 2024, the DCCU Cares Foundation is the charitable arm of DuPont Community Credit Union. The Foundation’s mission is built around four focus areas critical to our vision of improving the financial health of our community: Financial Wellness, Financial Education, Member, Employee & Community Engagement, and Community Partnerships.
Because financial distress often starts with a lack of financial knowledge and resources, the DCCU Cares Foundation seeks to promote financial empowerment and teach our community smart money habits. We also recognize that those needing a helping hand up are often acutely affected by a lack of...
September 18th, 2025116$30K sponsorship to fund scholarships, cultural programming, and community engagement
Virginia Beach, VA (September 18, 2025) – Chartway Credit Union is proud to announce its sponsorship of Salt Lake Community College (SLCC), deepening its commitment to financial education, inclusion, and community development in Utah. Through this one-year commitment, Chartway will provide $30,000 in funding to support SLCC’s English as a Second Language (ESL) scholarships and the Center of Latin American Studies (CLAS).
The sponsorship includes $10,000 in scholarship support for ESL students who demonstrate financial need and $20,000 in unrestricted...
September 11th, 2025023Local teachers can now apply for a grant of up to $500 to assist with classroom projects that positively impact students.
The Blue Eagle Credit Union Teacher Grant application window opens the beginning of each school year for teachers in Roanoke, Lynchburg, and the surrounding areas. Applications are open through September 30, with recipients announced by the end of October. The application has full details, eligibility requirements, and deadlines.
Since 2016, more than $48,000 has been awarded to 105 teachers to benefit more than 18,000 students locally. The program is funded by Blue Eagle Credit Union team members who donate $2 to...
September 10th, 20250169Alexandria, VA – Democracy Federal Credit Union proudly celebrates a significant milestone as TeTee Bestman, Risk Management Officer, marks her 30th anniversary of dedicated service. Over the past three decades, TeTee has exemplified the mission and values of Democracy Federal Credit Union (DFCU) by protecting members, mentoring colleagues, and uplifting communities across the Washington metropolitan area.
TeTee began her career with the credit union as a teller in 1995 and quickly advanced to the role of Teller Manager, where she fostered a culture of operational integrity and exceptional member service. Her leadership trajectory...
September 5th, 2025013Virginia Beach, VA – Chartway Credit Union is pleased to announce the appointment of Todd Fanning as its new Chief Financial Officer (CFO). Fanning brings more than 30 years of experience in financial management and executive leadership across the banking and credit union sectors, with a proven track record of driving strategic growth and building high-performing teams.
As CFO, Fanning will serve as a key advisor to the CEO and executive team, overseeing Chartway’s finance and accounting teams, with a focus on driving financial strength, operational efficiency, and sustainable growth. He will play a critical role in shaping the...
September 4th, 2025014Chartway Promise Foundation & charity partners create memorable experiences at Virginia Beach 10-Miler & 5K
Virginia Beach, VA – Thousands of runners, walkers, and supporters gathered at the Virginia Beach Oceanfront over Labor Day weekend for the 2025 Chartway Virginia Beach 10 Miler & 5K. With races organized by J&A Racing, the sold-out event blended fitness, fun, and philanthropy. For every race entrant, J&A Racing donated $1 to the Chartway Promise Foundation (CPF), and runners were encouraged to become fund-racers and raise additional funds for the Foundation. Money raised by and for the Foundation throughout the...
September 4th, 2025013NEWPORT NEWS, Va. – After a wildly successful first year with nearly 700 guests and over $40K raised for the Langley for Families Foundation, Langley Federal Credit Union is bringing the fun back to the Virginia Zoo in Norfolk with Zoopalooza 2025.
Zoopalooza returns on Saturday, Sept. 13, from 11 a.m.–3 p.m., offering an exciting family-friendly day. Guests can enjoy yard games, bounce houses, a dunk tank, animal encounters, a magic show, a DJ and much more.
“Last year’s Zoopalooza was such a joy — families of all ages came together to laugh, play and explore while supporting a greater cause,” said Jerome Fowlkes,...
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