NYCUF Awards $35K In Financial Fitness Grants

ALBANY, N.Y.–The New York Credit Union Foundation has awarded $35,000 in Financial Fitness grants to 27 credit unions across the state for behind-the-scenes operating infrastructure needs to help improve member services. The grants, ranging from $500 to $2,500 will provide necessary funding for a variety of projects, including: website design, maintenance or enhancements; facility security; computer/copier purchases; online banking services; data processing upgrades; and computer firewall systems. Credit unions that received the grants include: Alternatives FCU, Bethex FCU, Buffalo Service CU, Cataract City FCU, Cheektowaga Central FCU, Eastern New York FCU, Gates Chili FCU, Greece Community FCU, GRS ECU, Kenton FCU, Lockport Schools FCU, Lower East Side People’s FCU, Maryvale Schools FCU, NFTA EFFCU, New York University, North Tonawanda Community FCU, P&C Employees FCU, Paul Quinn FCU, Sisters Hospital EFCU, South Towns Community FCU, Southern Chautauqua FCU, St. John’s Buffalo FCU, Sweet Home FCU, Town of Cheektowaga FCU, Tri County FCU, Upstate Telco FCU and Westchester FCU.