NEWPORT NEWS, Va. – (April 13, 2020) – Langley For Families Foundation approved $76,000 in grants to eight local agencies on the frontlines helping individuals and families affected by the COVID-19 outbreak. A list of grant recipients is listed below: American Red Cross of Coastal Virginia Virginia Peninsula Foodbank LGBT Life Center Peninsula Rescue Mission …
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Langley For Families Donates $76,000 To COVID-19 Relief Efforts
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Apr
COVID-19 Response: How To Help From Home
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Apr
As COVID-19 sweeps across the United States, daily life for many Americans is changing by the minute. Many are struggling with reduced hours, unemployment, loss of childcare, reduced food access, medical complications, and more. As leaders and agencies have stated, each person has a role to play in the fight against this pandemic. Four easy …
Youth Volunteer Corps of Hampton Roads Makes Important Donation Despite Cancelled Canstructure Competition
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Apr
Non-profit agencies are among those affected by stay-at-home orders and cancelled events. Often times, agencies rely on these fundraisers to generate critical revenue to continue services. Youth Volunteer Corps of Hampton Roads (YVCHR) had to cancel its 9th Annual Canstructure Competition scheduled for April 25, an event that generates thousands of pounds of food for …
Langley Collects 2,024 Pounds of Food for Virginia Peninsula Foodbank’s COVID-19 Relief
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Apr
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. – (April 3, 2020) – Langley Federal Credit Union employees acted quickly to help the Virginia Peninsula Foodbank respond to an influx of requests for food and services, raising more than 2,100 items valued at $7,000 in less than one week. On March 26, Langley For Families Foundation started an internal, virtual …
Langley Hosts Virtual Food Drive for COVID-19 Relief
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Mar
The hard-working team at Langley Federal Credit Union is running an internal virtual food drive to help members of our Hampton Roads community in these truly difficult times. In partnership with the Virginia Peninsula Foodbank, employees are making monetary donations which, in turn, purchase food supplies for the Foodbank. Virginia Peninsula Foodbank has already noticed …
W.A.T.E.R. Team Responds to Foodbank’s Need for Volunteers
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Mar
A 2019 Langley for Families grantee, W.A.T.E.R. Team, has already started responding to help those in need during the COVID-19 outbreak. W.A.T.E.R. Team is a Hampton Roads non-profit agency started in 2018 to respond to natural disaster flooding, but they recognize their ability to help in any disaster. They are a group of military veterans, …
Langley Employees Select End-of-Year Donation Recipients
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Mar
Langley Federal Credit Union employees nominated local non-profit agencies for their annual “Make a Difference Donations.” These donations are comprised of employee payroll deduction gifts and Langley’s matching funds to the Langley for Families Foundation. Employees participating in the payroll deduction program are invited to nominate an agency that inspires them to receive the funds …
CHIP Team Shares Their Thanks for Day of Service
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Feb
Representatives from Children’s Health Investment Program (CHIP) visited Collections Manager Alonda Suber, who led 22 volunteers during our Day of Service to revamp the reception area and bathroom at their administrative office. They presented her with a beautiful frame showcasing the transformation to say thanks. CHIP provides important services throughout Hampton Roads for children ages …
Langley for Families Supports Numerous Roof Repairs
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Feb
Langley for Families granted $5,000 to Gloucester Housing Partnerships (GHP) in December 2019, and the organization quickly put the funds to work repairing roofs for individuals and families living in low-income communities. GHP detailed the work done to three different homes: Home #1 – Fixed leaks on the home of a widowed gentleman living on …
Langley Volunteers Provided Community Service on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day – 213 Volunteers Worked 1,214 Hours
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Jan
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. – (January 23, 2020) – Langley Federal Credit Union employees, friends and family members honored Martin Luther King, Jr. on Monday by volunteering throughout the Hampton Roads community. A total of 213 volunteers worked a combined 1,214 hours to make a difference and honor Dr. King’s legacy. Partnering with Housing Partnerships, Inc. …