VyStar Foundation Completes First Grant Cycle

Published June 9, 2023
Representatives receive checks from VyStar Foundation at a reception marking the end of the first grant cycle.

Earlier this year, VyStar Credit Union had the privilege to launch VyStar Foundation, the philanthropic arm of our credit union. Through VyStar Foundation, we will extend our community outreach by awarding grants within three of our giving pillars: youth, military members and veterans, and overall community vitality.

Because appreciation for the military is so deeply embedded in our organization, VyStar Foundation focused its inaugural grant cycle on grant proposals that support veterans, service members and their families by addressing food and housing insecurity, employment opportunities and mental health. We are thrilled to announce VyStar Foundation has awarded grants to these organizations:

In August, VyStar Foundation will launch its next grant cycle giving funding priority to nonprofit organizations that support underserved youth. VyStar Foundation's website has more information about the important work being done and how you can get involved.

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As VyStar Credit Union’s philanthropic arm, VyStar Foundation was established in 2021 to strengthen the credit union’s ability to do good. Operating as a 501(c)(3) charity, the Foundation is dedicated to doing good and leading by example through collaborative partnerships that support youth, military members and veterans and overall community vitality in the areas served by VyStar Credit Union. Visit VyStar Foundation for more information.