Mission Fed ’ s growth included opening a new branch in Chula Vista – the credit union ’ s 35th location . Mission Fed celebrated by donating to SBCS ’ Chula Vista Promise Neighborhood program which provides a wide range of help to children , youth and families in the community including academic help from preschool through college , mental health education and food assistance .
Mission Fed is also proud of its “ Holiday Happenings ,” supporting Father Joe ’ s Villages , La Maestra Community Health Centers and the San Diego Center for Children .
Supporting San Diego Food Bank Debra Schwartz , President & CEO , Mission Fed and Casey Castillo , President & CEO , San Diego Food Bank
Last month , Mission Fed supported Father Joe ’ s Villages during Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week , contributing $ 25,000 to the campaign as a matching donation . Mission Fed simultaneously ran a toy and gift drive benefiting La Maestra Community Health
Mission Fed was proud to join the community and serve as Diamond Sponsor of this year ’ s San Diego Pride 5K Run & Walk ! The event raised a record-breaking $ 40,000 . The funds benefitted charity partners – San Diego Pride and The LGBT Center ’ s Youth Housing Project .
As food insufficiency remains a key issue in the county , Mission Fed supported The Jacobs & Cushman San Diego Food Bank Food 4 Kids Backpack Program in the fight against child hunger . In partnership with its branches and the communities they serve , Mission Fed ’ s fundraising efforts totaled over $ 81,000 - equal to 11,500 additional backpacks full of food to feed a child all weekend long .
Mission Fed and Food Bank Winning Teams
Centers and its families to make holidays brighter for children and families in need .
Mission Fed staff ends the year with its treasured annual Tree Decorating volunteer event at the San Diego Center for Children . Ten staff teams bring joy to the Center ’ s children by decorating Christmas trees for the Center .
Supporting Alzheimer ’ s Association Neville Billimoria , Janet Hamada Kelly , Courtney Pendleton , Sherry Special , Joanie Ewing , Debra Schwartz , Sanya Devore
Mission Fed is always looking for community partners to support . Please visit us at www . missionfed . com / community
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