We invite qualified nonprofits aligned with our focus areas to apply for grants.

Our Pillars

We focus on three key areas that are proven to help people leave poverty behind. These include economic empowerment, education—especially from an early age—and healthcare, which is often unavailable to those living in poverty.

Education

Programs that empower people to reach their educational, employment and individual goals.

Financial Wellbeing

Programs that alleviate financial stress and help people thrive toward financial independence.

Healthcare

Programs that provide peace of mind for financially disadvantaged patients and their families.

Featured Partners

A Place to Nourish Your Health

(New Haven, CT) provides services for those who face stigma or challenges in receiving culturally competent care, and empowers people at risk of, or impacted by, HIV, substance use, mental illness and related conditions.

Center for Great Expectations

(Somerset, NJ) is dedicated to becoming a national leader in providing transformational (behavioral health) substance use and mental health treatment to women, children, men and families impacted by trauma, abuse and neglect.

NJ Reentry Corporation

(Jersey City, NJ) helps citizens find meaningful and sustainable employment that improves their lives and makes them responsible, integral members of society.

180 Turning Lives Around

(Hazlet, NJ) 180 Turning Lives Around empowers survivors and families affected by domestic violence and sexual assault to find the courage and strength to turn their lives around.

Elijah’s Promise

(New Brunswick, NJ) Elijah’s Promise addresses the need of our community to be food secure and have access to other public benefit and entitlement programs that can stabilize themselves and their families.

Family Promise of Warren County

(Warren County, NJ) Family Promise of Warren County enables communities to work together to address the needs of homeless families and individuals, providing shelter, meals, re-housing, and comprehensive services.

HABcore

(Red Bank, NJ) HABcore provides permanent housing and individualized support to helps homeless families, veterans, and individuals with special needs move through crisis to stability, giving them the opportunity to improve their lives.

Homes with Hope

(Westport, CT) Homes with Hope is dedicated to addressing and preventing homelessness and food insecurity in Fairfield County b providing emergency shelters, permanent supportive housing, a food pantry, community kitchen, case management, mentoring, and youth education.

Connect with Us

The Member Relief Fund is now a permanent program offered to Affinity Federal Credit Union members year-round. If you are a member in need, please contact your local branch or the Member Service Center.