Herndon, Va. (December 18, 2018) – Northwest Federal Credit Union donated $1,000 to community partners as a part of their Choose Your Path Then Choose One of Ours Campaign. For every new checking account opened September 1 through November 30, 2018, Northwest Federal donated $2 to the non-profit organization selected by the member.

Members chose a non-profit organization from one of Northwest Federal’s four community outreach paths – Animal Welfare, Children and Special Needs, Environment and the Arts, and Health and Wellness. Special Olympics VA, Friends of Homeless Animals, Potomac Conservancy, and Arcadia Center for Sustainable Food and Agriculture, each received a donation as a part of this campaign.

(Photographed: Michelle Sandy, NWFCU Relationship Manager, Katie Blackman, Director of Community Conservation at the Potomac Conservancy, Jeff Bentley, NWFCU President & CEO of Northwest Federal Credit Union, Stacey Gimbert, Friends of Homeless Animals, Jeff Margeson, NWFCU SVP Member Experience and Nohman Ishaq, NWFCU Company and Community Partners Program Manager)

“It is a privilege to make this donation on behalf of our members to four non-profit organizations who are doing so much to serve our community.” said Jeff Bentley, President and CEO of Northwest Federal Credit Union.

​About Northwest Federal Credit Union

Northwest Federal Credit Union is a full-service financial institution ranking among the largest credit unions in Virginia and in the top 60 credit unions in the nation. Established in 1947 and headquartered in Herndon, Va., Northwest Federal’s Why is to serve and inspire to transform lives. The Credit Union currently serves more than 260,000 members and has assets in excess of $3.4 billion. For more information, visit www.nwfcu.org or connect with us on Facebook, Twitter or LinkedIn.