BOCA RATON — During a recent check presentation ceremony at its headquarters, PBC Credit Union announced it raised $635 for HomeSafe, a non-profit organization helping victims of child abuse and domestic violence in Palm Beach County and South Florida.
The fundraising campaign, led by a group of PBCCU employees, raised funds for HomeSafe through the generosity of employees and credit union members. PBCCU employees spearheading the fundraising effort were Sandra Enrique, Patricia Gelsinan, Lucie Ihle, Barbara Lozoski, Ted Meredith, Felipe Restrepo and Minire Syla.
The money will support HomeSafe’s SafetyNet domestic violence program, which serves victims of domestic violence and their children in Palm Beach County.
“In celebration of International Credit Union Day, credit unions worldwide hosted various events. At PBCCU, we chose to practice the credit union philosophy of ‘people helping people’ by giving back to the community and are glad HomeSafe was chosen as one of seven deserving charities our employees and members supported,” said Shannon Duran, PBCCU’s chief operating officer.
“We’re pleased to have the support of the employees and members of PBC Credit Union,” said Matthew Ladika, HomeSafe CEO. “This contribution will enable us to serve many people in need of our help to break free from violent and unhealthy domestic relationships.”
In existence since 1979, HomeSafe is a nationally accredited non-profit organization protecting Palm Beach County’s and South Florida’s most vulnerable residents – victims of child abuse and domestic violence. Each year HomeSafe serves more than 15,000 infants, children and families.