Credit union to give to charities

HFCU announces initial recipients

The Hartford Federal Credit Union is launching the “Hartford Federal Credit Union Gives 2023”, a community giving initiative that will distribute $250,000 in donations to designated charities with missions of helping those in need, according to the organization.

The HFCU’S charitable giving program was unveiled Wednesday during a ceremony at its main office on Asylum Avenue in Hartford. Lt. Gov. Susan Bysiewicz and some of the designated charitable organizations participated in the event, according to the organization.

“Hartford Federal Credit Union Gives 2023 is an investment in the communities we serve and in organizations that support those most in need. We are pleased to kick off this vital new program,” said Ed Danek, president & CEO of Hartford Federal Credit Union, in a statement.

“We had our most successful year at Hartford Federal in 2022 and are positioned to help more people than ever before,” he said.

The credit union is in its 62nd year and “coming off record-breaking 2022 operating results,” according to the organization.

Hartford Federal Credit Union Gives 2023 initial recipients of $10,000 donations are:

„ Joan C. Dauber Food Bank at St. Francis Hospital (Hartford)

„ South Windsor Food & Fuel Bank

„ Simsbury Food Pantry

„ Safe Net Ministries (Stafford Springs)

„ Newington Food Bank

„ Windsor Food & Fuel Bank

„ The Village for Families & Children — Fatherhood Engagement Services (Hartford)

„ My Sisters’ Place (Hartford)

“These are all amazing organizations that provide essential services to people of modest means by addressing food insecurity, fuel insecurity, children’s and women’s safety issues, and we are pleased to be part of the solution,” Danek said.

“We view this as not only the right thing to do, but also a way to give back to communities that have fostered our success for over six decades,” he said.

“When you support those in need—as we do on a daily basis with offerings like no-fee checking, financial literacy counseling, and credit education seminars— you enhance the general well-being of the entire community.”

Hartford Federal Credit Union will make additional charitable contributions throughout the year to other deserving organizations, according to the organization.

Hartford Federal Credit Union has branches in Hartford, West Simsbury, South Windsor, and Stafford.