Community Impact
Langley Federal Credit Union is proud to support the communities we serve. In 2024, the combined charitable giving efforts of Langley Federal Credit Union and the Langley for Families Foundation amounted to $1,859,481. A total of 175 unique charitable organizations were recipients of these funds.
Impact Highlights
Education
Langley is dedicated to increasing access to higher education as we understand that education is the foundation of success and financial wellbeing. In 2024, Langley expanded three of its education initiatives to serve more students and educators across our communities.
Langley provided $150,000 in student scholarships at colleges and universities across Hampton Roads. In 2024, Langley committed to providing $125K in scholarships over the next five years by establishing the Langley Scholars’ Demand Fund at Norfolk State University (NSU). The fund is designed to provide financial support to current NSU students and is awarded to those in good academic standing who have demonstrated financial need.
In addition to scholarships, Langley provided $6,658 to sponsor 116 high school students who were eligible to graduate but could not afford the cap and gown required to participate in the graduation ceremony. This initiative started in 2023, when Langley became aware of this need and sought out school systems across Hampton Roads to ensure that any students affected by this would receive the opportunity to participate in their graduation ceremony.
Langley expanded the teacher mini-grant program, distributing a total of $20,000, in 2024 to include educators in our newer communities outside of Hampton Roads. Historically, 30 Hampton Roads teachers have been awarded a $500 mini grant. For the 2024-25 school year, a total of 40 teachers received a $500 mini grant to support new or existing classroom projects, with 30 grants being awarded to Hampton Roads teachers and 10 grants awarded to educators from Raleigh, NC and Richmond, VA.
Langley is dedicated to supporting local students and teachers across the communities we serve. Learn more about our scholarship programs and how to apply.
Health
Langley prioritizes mental health and wellbeing for our members, our employees, and the communities in which they live, work, and play. Through partnerships with nonprofit organizations and clinics, Langley supports healthcare as a right for all.
In 2024, Langley and the Langley for Families Foundation fulfilled their $1 million pledge to support CHKD’s new mental health hospital, with the fifth year of $200,000 combined contributions made in June 2024. Located in downtown Norfolk, the mental health hospital is making a significant impact in the community by filling a much-needed gap in services. This includes 60 inpatient beds, an extensive expansion of outpatient services, and training for mental health professionals. CHKD’s mental health hospital opened its doors in 2022 with outpatient and inpatient services having started in April and October respectively.
Employees
Our employees are the backbone of our Credit Union, and they are committed to making a difference in our communities through giving, volunteerism, and various team-based activities. In 2024, over $65,800 was donated by employees to the Langley for Families Foundation through Langley’s payroll giving program, celebrating a 32% increase compared to 2023. Combined with Langley Federal Credit Union’s 100% match on these contributions, the Foundation distributed over $131,600 to 57 employee-nominated nonprofits.
The dedicated, hard-working, and passionate Langley team is one of the largest assets here. We continually aim to mobilize our employees to multiply our impact through volunteering efforts year- round. Langley began a tradition in 2020 - a Day of Service in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s legacy. Over 215 Langley employees and family members participated in Langley's 5th annual MLK Jr. Day of Service in 2024, celebrating a 45% increase in volunteerism compared to 2023. Volunteers completed 15 service projects at nonprofits across the communities Langley serves which included 13 projects in Hampton Roads and two projects in Langley’s newer communities of Raleigh, NC and Richmond, VA.
Langley employees also give back to our community throughout the year through volunteering at Langley and Langley for Families-sponsored events across our community and serving as Langley ambassadors. We're happy to be able to support the nonprofit sector in various ways, and help build a stronger, healthier community with some of the most impactful nonprofit organizations across the communities we serve.
Langley for Families Foundation
Langley Federal Credit Union has a long history of community involvement and charitable giving dating back to the founding of the credit union in the 1930's. With a commitment to making a difference in the communities it serves, the Langley for Families Foundation was launched in 2014 to support causes and charities benefiting children and families.
The Langley for Families Foundation surpassed the $1.25 million dollar mark for the first time in 2024 celebrating a 12% increase in giving compared to 2023 with a total of $1,272,481 distributed nonprofits over the course of the year. Grants are awarded three times each year. The online application and deadlines can be found on the Foundation's website.