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Affinity Federal Credit Union Announces 2025 Wellbeing Awards Honorees

The awards celebrate individuals and organizations that make a meaningful impact on the wellbeing of communities across New Jersey

BASKING RIDGE, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Affinity Federal Credit Union (“Affinity”) has named the recipients of its second-annual Wellbeing Awards, an initiative designed to recognize outstanding contributions to financial, community, and physical wellbeing across New Jersey.

Rooted in Affinity’s commitment to the holistic wellbeing of its members and communities, the awards were created to honor individuals and organizations making meaningful impacts. Award criteria included measurable impact, innovation, and a deep commitment to enhancing the lives of others. This year’s honorees exemplify resilience, purpose, and alignment with Affinity’s mission to support thriving communities throughout the state.

Due to the strength and volume of submissions, Affinity expanded the list of honorees to include individuals and organizations across all three award categories. The 2025 Wellbeing Awards recipients are:

Community Wellbeing

Physical Wellbeing

  • Organization: Therapeutic Touch by Kim
  • Individual: Dr. Stacy Haynes
  • Honorable Mentions: Denise Sharperson, Chris Romulo

Financial Wellbeing

“These individuals and organizations are shining examples of what it means to uplift others,” said Kevin Brauer, President & CEO of Affinity. “Their tireless efforts to enhance financial, community, and physical wellbeing truly embody the spirit of this award. We are proud to celebrate their achievements and grateful for the positive impact they bring to the communities we serve.”

Affinity continued its collaboration with global analytics and advisory firm Gallup and New Jersey-based academic medical center Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Somerset to support the program. All award recipients and honorable mentions demonstrate a strong connection to their communities through mission-driven work and tangible results. For more information about the Wellbeing Awards, please visit: https://www.affinityfcu.com/financial-wellbeing/wellbeing-awards.

About Affinity Federal Credit Union

Affinity Federal Credit Union is a full-service financial institution, member-owned and community-focused, with a mission to nurture your financial wellbeing. With 20 branches across the tri-state area, Affinity is the largest credit union headquartered in the state of New Jersey, proudly ranking in the top 2% of all credit unions in terms of asset size.1 The Affinity difference is about people helping people on a deeper level and understanding what you need to make your unique dreams a reality. For more information, please visit www.affinityfcu.com.

1 Source: NCUA.gov. Using the “Credit Union and Corporate Call Report Data” found here: https://www.ncua.gov/analysis/credit-union-corporate-call-report-data

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Vee Cipperman
Gregory FCA for Affinity Federal Credit Union
Affinity@GregoryFCA.com
610-228-2119

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Vee Cipperman
Gregory FCA for Affinity Federal Credit Union
Affinity@GregoryFCA.com
610-228-2119

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