FAIRWINDS Credit Union and FAIRWINDS Foundation Named National Philanthropy Day Winners

 
AFP Central Florida annually recognizes local individuals, corporations, foundations, civic and service groups, and nonprofit organizations whose efforts change the face of the community.

 
This year, more than 20 individuals and organizations were honored across 10 award categories for their local impact. The AFP Central Florida Chapter unites more than 170 fundraising professionals who work to advance philanthropy.  

“For more than 75 years, FAIRWINDS has worked to inspire generosity, volunteer in the community, and support organizations that improve lives through financial well-being,” says Elisha González, vice president of community relations and government affairs at FAIRWINDS and executive director of the FAIRWINDS Foundation. “We are honored to receive recognition of the efforts built into our mission. By promoting a culture of generous living, FAIRWINDS catalyzes change in local neighborhoods and contributes to the vitality of communities.”

FAIRWINDS was named among the most philanthropic companies in Central Florida in 2023 by the Orlando Business Journal. In the past five years, $1.5 million in grants have been awarded by the FAIRWINDS Foundation to bolster financial literacy efforts in Central Florida.

 
Continues González, “We believe that when families and individuals have the information and tools needed to secure and improve their financial health, we collectively impact and improve our community’s economic well-being.”

About FAIRWINDS
For more than 75 years, FAIRWINDS Credit Union has helped members achieve financial freedom by saving more, eliminating debt, building wealth, and living generously. Headquartered in Orlando, Florida, FAIRWINDS serves more than 225,000 members with innovative and secure personal and commercial financial services, including deposits and loans, wealth management, retirement planning, treasury services, merchant services, and more. With a member satisfaction score twice the banking industry average, FAIRWINDS members experience confidence and peace of mind. FAIRWINDS is consistently named a top employer of choice, including American Banker, Credit Union Times, and Florida Trend. Recognized among Central Florida’s most philanthropic companies by Orlando Business Journal, FAIRWINDS builds financial literacy in the region through its FAIRWINDS Foundation. For more information, visit www.fairwinds.org.

About FAIRWINDS Foundation
FAIRWINDS Foundation, a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization, is dedicated to helping individuals achieve a path toward financial responsibility, security and freedom and inspiring them to transform the lives of others by living generously.

Through education, financial contribution and volunteerism, the Foundation works with and supports organizations that align with its passion of improving lives through financial literacy.