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Invested in Potential. Proven by Impact.

Two decades ago, the NWFCU Foundation began with a singular belief: that investing in young people is the greatest gift we can give our community. In 2025, that vision ignited into a record-breaking movement. We reached a milestone once only dared to dream about—touching 38,900 lives in a single year.

Impact

A story of compounding generosity and life-changing momentum:

  • A Growing Network: We now support 40 schools and 9 nonprofit partners, providing a critical safety net for students across the region.
  • Vital Resources: Clean & Dream" hygiene drive and food drives in 2025 saw explosive growth, distributing 30,000+ hygiene items (+115%) and 55,000+ food items (+52%) to ensure every child has the dignity and nutrition they deserve.
  • Educational Excellence: Through our landmark N.E.E.D.S. Project, we moved the needle on what matters most—decreasing chronic absenteeism and driving measurable gains in student literacy.
  • Lasting Legacies: Since 2005, we have awarded more than $2.6 million in scholarships, empowering 500 students to step confidently into their futures.
Foundation employee smiling with group of children during community youth program activity.