Photo: Julie Balboa, vice president of member service – South Texas for Security Service Federal Credit Union (far right) presents check to Vickie Torres, executive director for Aransas Pass for Youth (center).

(ARANSAS PASS, TX – APRIL 5, 2018)–– Security Service Charitable Foundation donated $2,500 to Aransas Pass for Youth (APFY) as they work to provide a supervised summer youth program for at-risk youth in Aransas Pass. The funds will help purchase a new storage building needed to house supplies. The organization’s previous storage building was destroyed by Hurricane Harvey.

The APFY Summer Program provides opportunities for children to experience positive individual and group recreation activities that enhance social skills and provide life-long benefits, including the enjoyment of literacy, respect for the environment, and skills to remain drug-free.

“With this generous donation from Security Service Federal Credit Union, we will be able to continue helping children in kindergarten through 8th grade, by making sure they are in a safe and positive environment during the summer,” said Vickie Torres, executive director for Aransas Pass for Youth.

“Children in Aransas Pass are working through so much change and loss in the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey,” said Julie Balboa, vice president of member service for Security Service Federal Credit Union – South Texas. “This is especially true for at-risk students. We’re honored to be able to provide this donation to Aransas Pass for Youth during this time of recovery as they continually work to better the lives of those who need it most.”

Aransas Pass for Youth provides a safe, supervised, summer recreation program for at-risk youth in Aransas Pass and its surrounding areas. Children participating in the program are provided with positive recreational activities and experiences. Last year, the APFY program served nearly 200 children ages 5-13. 

The Security Service Charitable Foundation helps further Security Service Federal Credit Union’s corporate goal of community service by contributing to deserving organizations and causes in the credit union’s market areas.

About Security Service Charitable Foundation

The Security Service Charitable Foundation was created to reinforce Security Service’s commitment to the community by contributing to deserving organizations and causes that benefit the community and help to improve the quality of life for its citizens.  The Security Service Charitable Foundation is a Texas Non-profit Corporation and federal public charity that was incorporated in 2007 and is the charitable arm of Security Service Federal Credit Union.

About Security Service Federal Credit Union

Security Service Federal Credit Union offers competitive, affordable financial products and services designed to meet the needs of its members. Security Service is an industry-leading financial institution with locations in Texas, Colorado and Utah. The credit union is among the top credit unions in the nation. Security Service strives to be America’s best credit union and provides the true benefits of credit union membership with financial services of the highest quality and value. Learn more at www.ssfcu.org or call 1-800-52-SSFCU.