Numerica donates $315K to nonprofits

COEUR d’ALENE — With grants for 19 regional nonprofits, Numerica Credit Union distributed more than $315,000 through the 2023 Numerica Charitable Fund.

The annual program partners with organizations that align with the credit union’s new philanthropic initiative, Numerica CARES for Kids.

The three North Idaho Numerica Charitable Fund recipients include Safe Passage, Children’s Village and Family Promise of North Idaho.

Numerica also pledged $100,000 each to four nonprofits through multi-year grants, including Safe Passage in North Idaho

The others were Family Promise, Spokane; Communities in Schools of Benton-Franklin, Tri-Cities; and Women’s Resource Center, Wenatchee.

“Numerica CARES for Kids means focusing resources to organizations that uplift children and families,” said Carla Cicero, Numerica president and CEO. “When times are tough, we’ve seen how these 19 nonprofits wrap themselves around families in need. Through Numerica’s Charitable Fund we are proud to support organizations who are making an impact in the lives of others.”

Numerica team members surprised the nonprofits this summer with customized mini ATMs revealing the amount the organization was granted. The funds will be used to provide housing, meals, education and more

“Safe Passage is thrilled and deeply grateful for this grant, as it provides a significant opportunity to support our safe shelter,” Amanda Krier, Safe Passage executive director.

She said the funds will enhance the quality of care and resources available to survivors.

"This grant will make a lasting impact by providing vital support and fostering a compassionate environment where survivors can rebuild their lives with dignity and resilience," Krier said.

The Numerica Charitable Fund is funded by Numerica members through Skip a Pay, a voluntary program available on some loans. Members are allowed to bypass a monthly loan payment once every six months for a $30 fee, which is contributed to the fund to support community nonprofits.