Navy Federal Celebrates Its Volunteers by Donating $100,000 to Charities Benefiting Military Families and Local Communities

VIENNA, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Navy Federal Credit Union is dispersing $1,000 grants to 100 qualifying nonprofits where employees donate their time. Dollars for Doers is a nomination-based Navy Federal Serves program that celebrates volunteers and the causes they are passionate about, while also amplifying their impact through employer-backed philanthropic giving.

"We are so grateful for the funding that has been provided to support our Veterans, Active Duty Military and First Responders to receive equine-assisted mental health services,” said Kaitlyn Siewert, Executive Director at REINS. “Navy Federal inspires its employees to give back to the communities they live in, while standing behind their mission for serving members."

Nearly a quarter of the Dollars for Doers grants support causes benefiting military families and Veterans. Over 40 branch employees were recognized through the program, including LeSaundra San Miguel, an Armed Services YMCA volunteer in Honolulu, HI. Near Navy Federal’s Headquarters in Virginia, $10,000 in grants uplift beneficiaries like Full Circle Home, a nonprofit that supports military families facing deployment serving over 40,000 troops since 2017.

“During deployment, everyone in the family is affected,” said Megan Shoai, a staff assistant at Navy Federal and volunteer with Full Circle Home. “The gift packs provide encouragement and support for families facing separation.”

Dollars for Doers underscores the credit union’s Operation Give Back policy, which empowers employees to use 8 hours of paid volunteer leave annually. In 2024, more than 12,000 team members logged over 68,000 hours of paid volunteer leave to champion their communities.

“Navy Federal supports me in the causes I care deeply about,” said Renee Hoglen, a project coordinator at Navy Federal and Dollars for Doers recipient. “We’re encouraged to give back through Navy Federal Serves, which allows me to share my love for REINS with my coworkers, friends and family.”

Over the past 18 years, the credit union has contributed nearly $2 million to nonprofit organizations around the globe through Dollars for Doers. Learn more about the history of the program on Navy Federal’s blog and stay tuned for an upcoming story featuring 2025 beneficiaries that support military communities.

About Navy Federal Credit Union: Established in 1933 with only 7 members, Navy Federal now has the distinct honor of serving more than 14 million members globally and is the world’s largest credit union. As a member-owned and not-for-profit organization, Navy Federal always puts the financial needs of its members first. Membership is open to all Department of Defense and Coast Guard Active Duty, Veterans, civilian and contractor personnel, and their families. Navy Federal employs a workforce of over 25,000 and has a global network of more than 365 branches. For more information about Navy Federal Credit Union, visit navyfederal.org. Federally insured by NCUA. Equal Opportunity Employer.