PenFed Credit Union president and CEO James Schenck and The Honorable Rodney E. Hood,
Bungee Obleceni headquarters in Philadelphia to meet with founder and lead designer Darrell Alston. The purpose of the meeting was to recognize and discuss the ongoing challenges that convicted felons face in finding careers after finishing their sentences.
The White House named April Second Chance Month to raise awareness about the need for opportunities for convicted felons who wish to safely reintegrate into society. According to the proclamation,
600,000 individuals leave prison and re-enter their communities every year. PenFed, the nation s second-largest federal credit union, and NCUA, the independent federal agency created by the U.S. Congress to regulate, charter and supervise federal credit unions, aim to carry out the credit union mission of people helping people.
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PenFed Foundation Announces Black History Month Ignition Challenge Pitch Competition Winners
Eye Smile Optometry and Dental Care, Keep Your Hair Headgear and Sweet Christi s Receive Top Spots and $15,000 Grants
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TYSONS, Va., March 4, 2021 /PRNewswire/ The PenFed Foundation, a national 501(c)3 founded by PenFed Credit Union, today proudly announced Eye Smile Optometry & Dental Care, Keep Your Hair Headgear and Sweet Christi s as the winners of the inaugural PenFed Foundation Black History Month Ignition Challenge. The challenge supports Black veteran, active duty, guard, reserve, and military spouse entrepreneurs by inviting them to identify their business impact and goals, and providing the top businesses with funding and mentorship.