UVA Community Credit Union Foundation Announces 2026 Grant Recipients

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE


 

Charlottesville, VA, September 30, 2026: The UVA Community Credit Union Foundation has awarded $52,000 in grants to 16 nonprofit organizations throughout Central Virginia through its 2026 Spring Grant Program, supporting initiatives that address children's health, food stability, and affordable housing. The recipients were selected from a competitive pool of 52 applications submitted by organizations serving communities across the region.

The Foundation's Spring Grant Program invests in organizations working to strengthen local communities and improve quality of life for individuals and families. This year's grants support a wide range of programs including children's health and wellness services, hunger relief efforts, housing stability initiatives, and community-based support programs.

"Our nonprofit partners are addressing some of the most pressing needs facing our communities," said Janine Williams, Vice President of Credit Union Affairs at UVA Community Credit Union. "We are honored to support organizations whose work creates lasting impact for children, families, seniors, and individuals throughout the communities we serve."

The Foundation's grant program reflects the Credit Union's commitment to strengthening the communities it serves by supporting organizations that address essential needs and create opportunities for individuals and families to thrive.

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About UVA Community Credit Union Foundation
The UVA Community Credit Union Foundation supports charitable and community initiatives that improve lives and strengthen communities throughout Central Virginia. Through strategic investments and partnerships with nonprofit organizations, the Foundation advances programs that promote children’s health, combat food insecurity, support affordable housing initiatives and long-term well-being. The Foundation is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, operated by a volunteer Board of Directors, which includes UVA Community Credit Union President/CEO, Susan Gruber as President, UVA Community Credit Union Chief Lending Officer, Joe Raichel as Vice President, UVA Community Credit Union Chief Financial Officer, Peter Holman as Treasurer, and UVA Community Credit Union Vice President of Credit Union Affairs, Janine Williams as Secretary.