ROME — AmeriCU Credit Union has formed AmeriCU Charitable Foundation, effective on Jan. 1, to support community-driven programs and work to improve the quality of life across its service areas. The foundation will also strengthen the credit union’s impact on the communities it serves and create lasting positive change, AmeriCU contends. “Our communities are the […]
ROME — AmeriCU Credit Union has formed AmeriCU Charitable Foundation, effective on Jan. 1, to support community-driven programs and work to improve the quality of life across its service areas.
The foundation will also strengthen the credit union’s impact on the communities it serves and create lasting positive change, AmeriCU contends.
“Our communities are the heart of everything we do, and the formation of this foundation allows us to make an even greater impact,” AmeriCU Charitable Foundation Board President Karen LaPlante said in a release announcing the news. “This initiative is more than just a way to give back. It’s about showing our commitment to providing resources and creating opportunities that uplift and empower those who need it most.”
The foundation will focus on four key areas of impact — supporting active-duty military and veterans, advancing economic development, prom oting educational literacy, and enhancing social programs and services.
In 2024, AmeriCU employees contributed more than 1,900 volunteer hours, and the credit union donated more than $900,000 to local organizations and initiatives.
With the foundation, AmeriCU hopes to build on that legacy by deepening partnerships and expanding the scope of its support to address community needs.
Headquartered in Rome, AmeriCU serves more than 167,000 members in 24 counties. It operates 20 branch locations and has $2.7 billion in assets.
