In just the first quarter of 2026, the AmeriCU Charitable Foundation has already made a meaningful impact across its footprint, supporting more than 70 nonprofit organizations, contributing $88,753 in charitable donations, and investing 312 volunteer hours into communities where AmeriCU members live, work, and play.

From January through March, the Foundation along with AmeriCU team members in the Mohawk Valley participated in local volunteer initiatives such as the Utica/Rome Heart Walk, Fort Rickey Spring Cleanup, and SUNY Poly’s Day of Giving, among others. During the same period, the Foundation also supported local nonprofits including the Griffiss Institute, Rome Health Foundation, On Point for College Utica, and Holy Family Food Bank, helping enhance the quality of life across the region.

“As I look at the incredible organizations we’ve been able to support in just the first quarter of this year, I feel both hopeful and energized for what we can accomplish together in the months ahead,” said Vanessa Szwejbka, AVP of Community Relations and Executive Director of the AmeriCU Charitable Foundation. “Every grant and donation represents a neighbor served, a program strengthened, and a positive step forward for the places we call home.”

While the first quarter highlights a strong start to the year, AmeriCU’s community engagement is far from finished. The Foundation will continue partnering with local nonprofits throughout 2026 to help create lasting, positive change across its entire footprint.

To learn more about AmeriCU Charitable Foundation initiatives and community partnerships, visit https://www.americu.org/charitable-foundation.