UNFCU Foundation
United Nations Federal Credit Union (UNFCU) launched the UNFCU Foundation in February 2015, with the purpose of funding projects that reduce poverty through education and healthcare, especially among women and children in developing countries and New York City.
The UNFCU Foundation, a New York based 501(c)(3) organization, supports initiatives that:
- Work to eradicate poverty and hunger
- Empower women and youth by offering them opportunities for self-development and economic advancement
- Promote well-being and provide access to healthcare for women and their families
- Provide disaster relief
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01-21-21
UNFCU Foundation Announces 2021 Grant Recipients
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12-16-20
UNFCU Foundation Names Stephanie Wright of Together We Bake 2020 Women's Empowerment Award Recipient
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01-31-20
UNFCU Foundation Announces 2020 Grant Recipients
UNFCU Foundation announced its 2020 grant recipients today. The work of each of the 15 organizations aligns with the Foundation’s mission to sustain a path out of poverty through healthcare and education for women and children.
“We are proud to work with partners whose programs are transfo...
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12-04-19
Francine A. LeFrak Honored With the UNFCU Foundation Women's Empowerment Award
The UNFCU Foundation presented Francine A. LeFrak, social entrepreneur and women's rights advocate, with its 2019 Women's Empowerment Award. The award presentation was part of the annual fundraising reception hosted by UNFCU Foundation.
In 2019, the Francine A. LeFrak Foundation collaborat...
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05-28-19
UNFCU Foundation Is Accepting Grant Applications in June 2019
UNFCU Foundation announced today that it is accepting grant applications from 1 to 30 June 2019 for funding requests of up to $50,000. Visit unfcufoundation.org/grants for more information on the application process.
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01-23-19
UNFCU Foundation Announces 2019 Grant Recipients
UNFCU Foundation announced today that it has given grants to support the projects of 14 organizations in 2019. The work of each project aligns with the Foundation’s mission to sustain a path out of poverty through education ...
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12-18-18
Long Island City Community Leader Cynthia Davis Receives the 2018 UNFCU Foundation Women’s Empowerment Award
The UNFCU Foundation recently honored Cynthia Davis, Director of Outreach for The Floating Hospital’s Community Health Center, with its 2018 Women's Empowerment Award. During a reception hosted by the UNFCU Foundation at the Columbus Citizens Foundation in New York, Ms. Davis was recognized for h...
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05-30-18
UNFCU Foundation is Accepting Grant Applications in June 2018
UNFCU Foundation announced today that it is accepting grant applications from 1 June to 30 June 2018, for funding requests of up to $50,000. Visit unfcufoundation.org/grants for more information on the application process....
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01-04-18
UNFCU Foundation Announces 2018 Grant Recipients
UNFCU Foundation announced today that it has given grants to 13 organizations that align with its mission to sustain a path out of poverty through education and healthcare for women and children in ...
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11-17-17
Dr. Erin Anastasi Honored With the 2017 UNFCU Foundation Women's Empowerment Award for Her Work to End Fistula
The UNFCU Foundation awarded Dr. Erin Anastasi, coordinator of the Campaign to End Fistula being led by UNFPA, the United Nations Population Fund, with its 2017 Women’s Empowerment Award. Dr. Anastasi was recently recognized at a reception hosted by the UNFCU Foundation at the Columbus Citizens F...