NSWC Federal Credit Union Wins Social Responsibility Award

DAHLGREN, VA (11/05/2010)(readMedia)-- NSWC Federal Credit Union has won 1st Place in the state Dora Maxwell Social Responsibility Recognition Award Program for credit unions. The Social Responsibility Recognition Award Program, sponsored by the Virginia Credit Union League and the Credit Union National Association, honors credit unions for their involvement in community projects and activities.

The credit union's award-winning entry highlighted its work with the 2nd Annual Northern Neck Disabilities Awareness Fair. Held in April 2010, the Fair provided information and resources to families caring for a special needs individual.

Donating $14,500 and 200 volunteer hours to support the event, NSWC Federal Credit Union was also able to build lasting relationships with local nonprofits.

"We know from our own financial counseling work, that special needs families are facing unique financial strains, made even worse by the current economy," said Harry Ovitt, CEO of NSWC Federal Credit Union. "Through the Awareness Fair, many special needs families in our area were able to find new sources of support, and learn new ways they can provide for their special needs family member. They were encouraged to take control of their personal finances and plan for the future of their special needs family member."

Learn more about the Disabilities Awareness Fair online at http://www.nswcfcu.org/home/news/dad

NSWC Federal Credit Union was federally chartered in 1961, and has grown into a full-service financial institution with total assets of more than $253 million. We value our members' trust, and work diligently to offer the financial services that members need and want. Learn more about the credit union online at https://www.nswcfcu.org.

The competition is named after Dora Maxwell, a credit union pioneer, who worked with several organizations to improve the living standards of the poor and needy.