We Promise Foundation Announces 2016 - 2017 Board of Directors

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. - May 9, 2016 - PRLog -- Chartway Federal Credit Union's charitable arm, the We Promise Foundation whose mission is to put smiles on children's face by making their dreams come true, is proud to announce its 2016 - 2017 board of directors.

»     Phil A. Richards, chairman
»     Heidi E. Worker, vice chairman
»     Theresa Delp, secretary / treasurer
»     Wayne Foshay, director
»     Rene Bollinger, director
»     Jen Saunders, director
»     Judy Sparrow, director

Since 1999, Chartway and its We Promise Foundation have raised more than $8,000,000 to make  dreams come true for children battling life-threatening, debilitating, or chronic illnesses.

This election follows a successful fundraising year for the credit union's charitable arm. Last year, the We Promise Foundation raised more than $945,000 thanks to the generous support of its employees, sponsors, and supporters.

In 2016, the Foundation looks forward to complementing its internal fundraisers with several external events:

   »   1st Annual Putting for Promises Golf Tournament: May 24, 2016
   »   11th Annual Diamonds in the Sky Gala: September 14, 2016
   »   18th Annual Charity Golf Classic: September 15, 2016

The foundation was also selected as the charitable beneficiary of the 12^th Annual Virginia Beach Tuna Tournament being held June 22 - 25, 2016.

ABOUT CHARTWAY'S WE PROMISE FOUNDATION
As the charitable arm of Chartway FCU and its divisions of HeritageWest and SouthWest Community, the We Promise Foundation is dedicated to making dreams come true for children battling life-threatening or debilitating illnesses, or those facing tremendous hardship. Since 1999, the credit union and its We Promise Foundation have raised more than $8M to bring smiles to the faces of thousands of children. Visit www.wepromisefoundation.org to learn more.

ABOUT THE CHARTWAY FEDERAL FAMILY OF CREDIT UNIONS
Chartway FCU, a not-for-profit financial institution, has been serving members since 1959, building a service network that includes more than 50 branches and a full slate of online, mobile and telephone banking services. Headquartered in Virginia Beach, Va., the $2 billion credit union proudly serves 180,000 members. HeritageWest and SouthWest Community Credit Unions joined the Chartway family of credit unions in 2010.