Over 220 Langley Employees Volunteer at 15 Nonprofits on Martin Luther King Jr. Day in Virginia and North Carolina

• Sorted and packed 16,500 pounds of food at the Foodbank of Central & Eastern North Carolina.
• Organized, prepared, and packed food donations, filling 925 backpacks to support the Foodbank of Southeastern Virginia and Eastern Shore.
• Painted three dental clinical rooms, an imaging area, and two administrative offices at the Gloucester Mathews Care Clinic in Gloucester, Virginia.
• Enhanced animal welfare at the Gloucester-Mathews Humane Society by tidying dog trails, cleaning facilities, organizing medical supplies, and more.
• Sorted 1,500 pounds of donated supplies, bagged 600 pieces of produce, divided 200 items of clothing, and served 204 individuals at Grove Christian Outreach Center in James City County, Virginia.
• Built exterior walls for two homes on lots in Newport News for Habitat for Humanity Peninsula & Greater Williamsburg, providing local families with a meaningful path to homeownership.
• Deep cleaned a 540-square-foot food pantry, organized office space, and completed 14,500 square feet of touch-up painting across two floors at the LGBT Life Center in Norfolk, Virginia.
• Cleared outdated inventory, cleaned, and reorganized key areas of the Richmond Metropolitan Habitat for Humanity ReStore.
• Sorted, packed, and labeled 100 boxes of essential items for the Salvation Army of the Virginia Peninsula’s upcoming relocation in Hampton, Virginia.
• Served hot meals and distributed clothing and toiletries to over 230 neighbors in need through the SO ALL MAY EAT (SAME) program at Hampton Baptist Church.
• Wrapped approximately 350 gifts for youth in foster care in Hampton Roads through The Friends of Foster Care in Norfolk.
• Sorted 707 pounds of food and distributed 2,397 pounds of food serving 43 families at THRIVE Peninsula in Newport News.
• Raked leaves and enhanced the grounds at the Virginia Living Museum in Newport News to promote conservation awareness.
• Packed and prepared 1,080 boxes of food totaling 34,560 pounds, providing 28,800 meals for seniors experiencing food insecurity at the Virginia Peninsula Foodbank.
• Revitalized spaces supporting individuals and families facing domestic crises by painting two hallways and a storage office at the YWCA of South Hampton Roads.

“We are grateful to have so many employees who graciously give their time to support our communities’ most impactful nonprofit organizations who are working diligently to improve the lives of individuals and families in need,” said Jerome Fowlkes, Langley’s Chief Impact Officer and Chairman of the Langley for Families Foundation. “Nearly thirty percent of all Langley employees volunteered this year, which is a 22% increase from last year and the most who have joined since we began observing MLK Jr. Day as a Day of Service in 2020. This participation powerfully demonstrates our team’s commitment to making a positive difference both financially and socially in the communities we serve.”

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 1930s. 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. Since its inception, Langley and its foundation have given more than $13.7 million to nonprofit organizations working diligently to improve the lives of individuals and families in need.

Langley Federal Credit Union is a federally chartered credit union, regulated and insured by the National Credit Union Administration. Langley Federal Credit Union serves 400,000 members and has over $5.6 billion in assets, ranking the financial cooperative as one of the 100 largest credit unions in the country. Langley is a full-service financial institution where everyone can save, borrow, and spend wisely. Located in Hampton Roads, Langley has over 700 employees, 20 branches and more than 55,000 surcharge-free ATMs throughout the region. For more information, visit www.langleyfcu.org.

Langley volunteers organized, prepared and packed food donations at the Foodbank of Southeastern Virginia and Eastern Shore in Norfolk, filling 925 backpacks to support the Backpack Program – a program that will provide meals to students who face hunger over the weekends and school breaks.

Langley volunteers organized and refreshed the Richmond Metropolitan Habitat for Humanity’s ReStore by clearing outdated inventory, sweeping and cleaning floors, and reorganizing key areas of the store—improving efficiency and supporting ongoing funding for affordable housing initiatives.