Basking Ridge, N.J. (June 21, 2017) – On Monday, June 12 the Affinity Federal Credit Union (AFCU) Foundation hosted its 20th Annual Golf Invitational, raising more than $154,000 for local, grassroots charities across the state of New Jersey.
Held at the Stanton Ridge Golf and Country Club, 116 golfers participated in the event.
“Affinity is committed to supporting the communities we serve,” said Dr. Lauretta Farrell, the Foundation’s Executive Director. “Our golf invitational is just one example of how we support that mission, and it’s been amazing to watch the event grow for the past 20 years.”
The funds raised during this exclusive, invitation-only event will benefit the following N.J. charities:
- Hope for Veterans
- Morris County Organization for Hispanic Affairs
- America’s Grow-a-Row
- Elijah’s Promise
- St. Peter’s University Hospital
- The Midland School
- Somerset Healthcare Foundation
- N.J. Foundation for the Aging
- Jewish Relief Agency
- Lunch Break
- Camp Fatima
- Deirdre’s House
- Hugs for Brady
- Empower Somerset Family Programs
- Central Jersey Housing Resource Center
- HomeSharing
About the Affinity Federal Credit Union Foundation:
The Affinity Federal Credit Union Foundation is the philanthropic arm of the Affinity Federal Credit Union and its members. Together, we leverage our contributions to make impactful investments in local, grassroots charitable organizations, with a special focus on improving the financial lives of our members, friends and neighbors in the communities where we live, work, worship and attend school. Along with our volunteer efforts, together we are working to "Create Something Better." For more information, please follow us on Facebook (AffinityGives) and Twitter (@AffinityFCUfdn).
About Affinity Federal Credit Union:
Affinity Federal Credit Union is the largest credit union headquartered in New Jersey. With more than $2.3 billion in assets, Affinity has a network of more than 140,000 members from over 2,700 businesses, organizations and clubs throughout the country. Affinity members have access to a network of more than 5,000 shared branches and nearly 30,000 surcharge-free ATMs nationwide. The credit union is a member-owned, not-for-profit, full-service financial institution that has been offering superior financial services for consumers and businesses with a member-oriented focus since 1935. Affinity’s consumer banking services include a full suite of deposit products, mobile and online banking, auto, real estate, education and personal loans. Affinity offers a comprehensive set of products and services to support its business members, offering better rates and lower fees than most banks. Whether it is a new venture or a well-established organization, Affinity has the right products and services for each stage of business. Federally insured by NCUA. For more information, please visit www.affinityfcu.com and follow us on Facebook (AffinityFCU) and Twitter (@AffinityFCU).