The Greece Chamber Charitable Foundation recently received a grant in the amount of $2,500 from the Ukrainian Federal Credit Union. A formal check presentation ceremony was held at the corporate headquarters for the Ukrainian Federal Credit Union, located at 824 East Ridge Road in Rochester. The CEO of the Credit Union, Oleg Lebedko, presented the check to be used in support of administrative and operational expenses for the Charitable Foundation. On hand to accept the check were Charitable Foundation Board President Michael A. Mordenga, Board Vice President Sarah E. Lentini, and Board Treasurer Gilbert Cooper.
The Ukrainian Federal Credit Union (UFCU) was founded in 1953 by Ukrainian-Americans in Rochester, New York, and provides service in English and Ukrainian languages to meet the needs of over 22,000 members. The credit union with assets exceeding $345 million has 13 full-service branch offices from coast to coast in 7 states – 5 branches in upstate New York including Buffalo, Amherst, Rochester, Webster and Syracuse – and employs more than 80 individuals. Members of over 70 common bond organizations may join the credit union. You don’t have to be Ukrainian to join! UFCU is insured by NCUA. For more information visit www.ukrainianfcu.org.
The Greece Chamber Charitable Foundation (GCCF) was created in 2002. The Foundation is a charitable nonprofit organization, a 501 (c) 3, and is led by a board of directors comprised of community volunteers. Their mission is to support programs that prepare young people for success in education and business so as to develop a viable workforce that leads to Greece economic prosperity and community development. Over the last 15 years, the Foundation has funded a variety of organizations, community projects, and initiatives. For more information on the Greece Chamber Charitable Foundation visit www.GreeceChamber.org/about-us/foundation.
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