NEWPORT NEWS, Va. – (April 3, 2020) – Langley Federal Credit Union employees acted quickly to help the Virginia Peninsula Foodbank respond to an influx of requests for food and services, raising more than 2,100 items valued at $7,000 in less than one week. On March 26, Langley For Families Foundation started an internal, virtual …
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Langley Collects 2,024 Pounds of Food for Virginia Peninsula Foodbank’s COVID-19 Relief
Langley Hosts Virtual Food Drive for COVID-19 Relief
The hard-working team at Langley Federal Credit Union is running an internal virtual food drive to help members of our Hampton Roads community in these truly difficult times. In partnership with the Virginia Peninsula Foodbank, employees are making monetary donations which, in turn, purchase food supplies for the Foodbank. Virginia Peninsula Foodbank has already noticed …
W.A.T.E.R. Team Responds to Foodbank’s Need for Volunteers
A 2019 Langley for Families grantee, W.A.T.E.R. Team, has already started responding to help those in need during the COVID-19 outbreak. W.A.T.E.R. Team is a Hampton Roads non-profit agency started in 2018 to respond to natural disaster flooding, but they recognize their ability to help in any disaster. They are a group of military veterans, …
Langley Employees Select End-of-Year Donation Recipients
Langley Federal Credit Union employees nominated local non-profit agencies for their annual “Make a Difference Donations.” These donations are comprised of employee payroll deduction gifts and Langley’s matching funds to the Langley for Families Foundation. Employees participating in the payroll deduction program are invited to nominate an agency that inspires them to receive the funds …
CHIP Team Shares Their Thanks for Day of Service
Representatives from Children’s Health Investment Program (CHIP) visited Collections Manager Alonda Suber, who led 22 volunteers during our Day of Service to revamp the reception area and bathroom at their administrative office. They presented her with a beautiful frame showcasing the transformation to say thanks. CHIP provides important services throughout Hampton Roads for children ages …
Langley for Families Supports Numerous Roof Repairs
Langley for Families granted $5,000 to Gloucester Housing Partnerships (GHP) in December 2019, and the organization quickly put the funds to work repairing roofs for individuals and families living in low-income communities. GHP detailed the work done to three different homes: Home #1 – Fixed leaks on the home of a widowed gentleman living on …
Langley Volunteers Provided Community Service on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day – 213 Volunteers Worked 1,214 Hours
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. – (January 23, 2020) – Langley Federal Credit Union employees, friends and family members honored Martin Luther King, Jr. on Monday by volunteering throughout the Hampton Roads community. A total of 213 volunteers worked a combined 1,214 hours to make a difference and honor Dr. King’s legacy. Partnering with Housing Partnerships, Inc. …
Langley Federal Credit Union Donated $1,085,000 to 106 Community Organizations in 2019
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. – (January 2020) – Langley Federal Credit Union announces its 2019 combined giving efforts of the credit union and the Langley for Families Foundation is $1,085,000. These funds were invested back into the Hampton Roads community to 106 organizations that provide services ranging from healthcare, housing and human services, safety and security, and financial …
Langley for Families Foundation: 2019 Year in Review
In 2019, Langley for Families Foundation celebrated a substantial increase in dollars donated – $662,563 to 81 organizations. Nonprofit grantees provide valuable community services throughout Hampton Roads – from Williamsburg and Gloucester to Suffolk and Virginia Beach. Funds were generated from generous employees and members and successful fundraising events, including the annual golf tournament and …
Habitat for Humanity Celebrates Three New Homes
On December 17, 2019, Habitat for Humanity celebrated ribbon cuttings for three new homes in Hampton, VA for deserving families just before the holiday season. Langley for Families was a proud supporter of The Harris Family, who purchased one of the new homes. Habitat for Humanity Peninsula and Greater Williamsburg is a nonprofit home-building organization. …