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The Numerica Charitable Fund distributed more than $315,000 to 19 nonprofits this year.

Grants focus on children and families

This year’s grants went to organizations that align with the credit union’s new philanthropic initiative, Numerica CARES for Kids.

As part of the announcement, Numerica also pledged $100,000 each to 4 nonprofits through multi-year grants. ($25,000 for each will be distributed through the 2023 Charitable Fund.)

• Family Promise, Spokane
• Safe Passage, North Idaho
• Women’s Resource Center, Wenatchee
• Communities in Schools of Benton-Franklin, Tri-Cities

These commitments reflect special partnerships aimed at building brighter futures for local youth.

“Numerica CARES for Kids means focusing resources to organizations that uplift children and families,” said Carla Cicero, Numerica president and CEO. “When times are tough, we’ve seen how these 19 nonprofits wrap themselves around families in need. Through Numerica’s Charitable Fund we are proud to support organizations who are making an impact in the lives of others.”

Distributing the grants

Numerica team members surprised the nonprofits with customized mini ATMs. The ATMs revealed the amount the organization was granted. The funds will be used to provide housing, meals, education, and more.

"Year after year, Numerica goes above and beyond to not just give financially, but to truly partner with Family Promise to end the cycle of homelessness for families,” said Emma Hughes, Family Promise outreach and recruitment director. “This year's gift of $25,000 will change the lives of children staying in our emergency shelter by providing fun, kid-centric summer programs. We couldn't be more thankful!"

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2023 Numerica Charitable Fund recipients

This year’s Numerica Charitable Fund recipients include:

• B5
• Big Table
• Children’s Village
• Communities in Schools of Benton-Franklin
• Community-Minded Enterprises
• Family Promise of North Idaho
• Family Promise of Spokane
• Joya Child & Family Development
• Mirror Ministries
• Safe Passage
• Second Harvest Inland Northwest
• Serve Wenatchee Valley
• Spokane Valley Partners
• Vanessa Behan
• Volunteers of America of Eastern Washington & Northern Idaho
• Wenatchee Valley College Foundation
• Women & Children's Free Restaurant & Community Kitchen
• Women’s Resource Center
• YMCA of the Inland Northwest

How the Numerica Charitable Fund works

The Numerica Charitable Fund is funded by Numerica members through Skip a Pay, a voluntary program available on certain loans. Members may skip a monthly loan payment once every 6 months for a $30 fee. That fee contributes to the Charitable Fund to support community nonprofits.

The Numerica Charitable Fund is just one of many ways Numerica puts local love in action.