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Solarity Credit Union Makes Surprise Donation of $800,000 to YWCA Yakima

Posted by on December 3, 2024

Solarity Credit Union YMCA Yakima

Solarity Credit Union executives surprised YWCA Yakima representatives on Nov. 5 with a significant addition to the organization’s “Bringing It Home” capital campaign. Solarity’s $200,000 donation was matched by a 3-to-1 grant from the Federal Home Loan Bank of Des Moines (FHLB Des Moines) for a total combined contribution of $800,000.

YWCA Yakima is the largest provider of domestic violence services in Yakima County and operates the only emergency shelter in the city. In 2023, they assisted 14,000 individuals yet had to turn away more than 1,000 families due to limited capacity. The donated funds will be used to triple the capacity of the shelter by expanding into the historic St. Elizabeth Nursing School building.

“We are thrilled to support this critical campaign, dedicated to creating a safe haven for women and families affected by domestic violence in our community,” said Mina Worthington, Solarity’s President and CEO. “At Solarity, we are committed to making the Yakima Valley a better place to live.”

Cheri Kilty, CEO of YWCA Yakima, added, “This donation goes above and beyond what we could have ever anticipated. Its impact on our community and YWCA’s mission cannot be overstated. Not only does it allow us to break ground sooner, but it has also helped us achieve our local capital campaign goal. Solarity has been an unwavering supporter of the YWCA for years, and we are incredibly grateful to be one of their community partners.”

“We are honored to partner with Solarity and award this grant,” shared Eric Jensen, Senior Relationship Manager of FHLB Des Moines, who attended the check presentation in Yakima. “Solarity’s commitment to their community has been truly inspiring; their foresight in applying for our 3-to-1 matching grant speaks volumes about their dedication to making a lasting impact in their community.”

Solarity is proud to support YWCA as a community partner throughout the year with employee payroll donations and through annual donation drives. Solarity’s full 2023 year-in-review impact report can be read here.

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