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Community Support, Sponsorship & Donation Requests

Community, Charity, Support Word Cloud

People Helping People

Bridge Credit Union is committed to being an active participant in the communities and organizations we serve. We accomplish this through contributions to groups that support our mission and core values.  Our vision is “to transform the communities we serve by delivering value through financial empowerment, education, and engaged relationships.”
We recognize that practicing good citizenship supports the Credit Union Philosophy of “People Helping People”. Our objective is to promote credit union involvement and to utilize budgeted financial resources, whenever possible within our field of membership.

Our primary focus is to support the communities within our field of membership. Please view our current membership areas along with the counties and organizations we serve. Please note that you are not required to be a member of Bridge in order for your organization to receive sponsorship. Bridge may partner with additional organizations for activities that meet the following criteria:

  • Events where Bridge can connect with community members who have lending and savings needs
  • Events where Bridge can deliver financial education
  • Events that offer longevity of exposure to the markets Bridge serves
  • Events that will create a positive image for our credit union in the community
Group of Volunteers Helping with Community Efforts

Guidelines

Bridge Credit Union is unable to consider any sponsorship or donation requests which fall within the following categories:

  • Any group that represents a conflict of interest for Bridge Credit Union
  • Walks or races to support an individual’s participation
  • Projects or events whose primary purpose is religious, legislative or political
  • Administrative expenses for conferences or travel
  • Organizations or projects that discriminate against individuals or groups based on race, religion, gender, ethnicity or sexual preference
  • Organizations that promote hate speech, violence, or activities that are illegal or harmful to the community

Review Process

In order to allow time for the review process, please submit your request at least 60 days before the event. We recommend you submit requests as early as possible for consideration. Due to the volume of requests that we receive we do not accept telephone inquiries. Please note:

  • Sponsorship will be paid directly to the appropriate business, organization or club and will not be made out to an individual.
  • Not all sponsorship applicants will be awarded. A submission does not guarantee funding/gifts. Awards and amounts are at the discretion of the credit union.
  • Sponsorship program is subject to change at any time. Applicants will be notified of credit union decision within 30 days of submitted application.
  • Our primary responsibilty is to the needs of our members. Any requests for volunteers will be considered based upon our required staffing needs and employee availability.
  • Employees, Board Members and their immediate family members are ineligible to apply. Immediate family is defined as spouse, children, grandchildren and parents.
In your submission, please describe how your event or activity meets the eligibility requirements and guidelines outlined above. Attach any documentation, letters, brochures, marketing material, etc. that are applicable.