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Virginia Credit Union’s commitment to our communities

At Virginia Credit Union, we proudly practice a ‘People Helping People’ philosophy.

For our members, that means providing the products, services and programs they need to live confidently, knowing that VACU is their trusted financial partner and committed to their financial success.

For our communities, this means listening, learning and working to make a difference through our time and resources. We strive to be active, engaged leaders on the most pressing issues facing the communities we call home.

VACU focuses its community engagement efforts on financial education, food security, children's health and wellness, and community well-being. These areas of focus enable us to have a more significant impact in areas that most closely align with our mission and our position as a trusted community partner.

Impact and outreach

Under the direction of an employee-run engagement committee, we focus on issues that our members and employees both identify as important to the long-term benefit of communities across the Commonwealth. Consider these numbers for 2025:

  • $1.5 million contributed to charitable causes across the Commonwealth.

  • $150,000 in scholarships given to high school seniors and college undergrad student members at VACU.

  • 100,000 youths and 125,000 adults built money management skills with our financial education classes, workshops, and video resources.

  • $65,000 donated to local food banks, pantries, and community kitchens across the region.

2025 Community Highlights

VACU presenting donation to Fredericksburg Regional Food Bank at Fred Nats game

Food Security

Supporting food access remained a priority in 2025, and our team responded with more than $40,000 in donations and over 200 volunteer hours at local food banks, pantries, and community kitchens across the Commonwealth. We also donated $21,500 as part of our Strikeout Hunger partnerships with the Fredericksburg Nationals and Richmond Flying Squirrels. 

VACU employee smiles while working on a group activity with students

Youth Initiatives

Across the communities we serve, we provide funding, financial education, and volunteer support. In 2025, we partnered with a half dozen organizations to support career exploration programs that reached more than 15,000 students in Lynchburg, Petersburg, and Richmond, helping them prepare for challenging and fulfilling careers.

Cherry Dale speaking on stage at VACU's Financial Success for Women Summit

Financial Success for Women Summit

In 2025, we hosted our nationally recognized Financial Success for Women Summit in Richmond and Roanoke. The two events drew a combined attendance of more than 500 women, equipping them with tools, mentors, and strategies to build wealth, effectively manage their finances, and advance their careers. 

A look back on some of our favorite initiatives:

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