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PenAir Credit Union Celebrates Mid-Year Communerosity® Giving with $24,000 in Donations to Local Nonprofits

Pensacola, Florida (July 18, 2025)PenAir Credit Union (PenAir) proudly continued its tradition of giving back through its employee-driven Communerosity® program with a series of check presentations held throughout the first half of 2025. Four local nonprofits—Rally Foundation, FavorHouse of Northwest Florida, Inc., Freedom to Go, and Escambia Search and Rescue, Inc.—each received a $6,000 donation in recognition of their vital work in the community.

PenAir’s Communerosity Employee Fundraising Program invites employees to nominate nonprofits they are passionate about to receive a donation. Finalists are then selected through a company-wide vote, ensuring that the organizations chosen reflect PenAir’s values and priorities. This process empowers employees to directly shape the credit union’s charitable giving and deepen their connection to the causes they care about.

“Communerosity is more than a program. It reflects who we are,” said Ashley Kent, Chair of the Communerosity Committee and Card Services Manager at PenAir. “It’s inspiring to see our team come together to support causes that matter deeply to them. These check presentations are a celebration of generosity, community, and the belief that small acts of kindness can create lasting impact.”

PenAir’s Employee Fundraising Program is named after one of the credit union’s most important guiding principles, Communerosity, where community and generosity fuse together into something lasting, and provides staff with a unified way to give back to the local community. Since its start in 2013, this program has been a beacon of generosity, with PenAir and its employees contributing approximately $510,000 to support local nonprofits. In 2024, PenAir provided a total of $48,000 to eight nonprofits. In addition to financial support, PenAir employees volunteer their time and talents to further the missions of these organizations.

Photos from the check presentations are attached to this press release. Follow along on social media using #Communerosity and #PenAirIsEverywhere to see how PenAir is making a difference. Learn more about Communerosity and PenAir’s dedication to giving back to the communities it serves by visiting penair.org/Impact.

About PenAir Credit Union

Established in 1936, PenAir Credit Union has been a bold force for good, uniting community, resources, and impact. With assets surpassing $2.6 billion, PenAir is dedicated to enhancing the lives of its members from Mobile, Alabama, to Tallahassee, Florida. As a member-owned institution, PenAir prioritizes individual needs, ensuring tailored solutions for financial success. Beyond financial services, PenAir actively contributes to community growth through education, development projects, and charitable endeavors. Learn more about how PenAir is building a legacy of economic empowerment and community enrichment at penair.org.

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