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Successful communities are the backbone for successful individuals. When people have accessible resources and support, they have opportunities to thrive. 

We are proud to partner with organizations working tirelessly to serve their communities. Through both sponsorships and grants, HFCU provides the financial support needed to continue these efforts. 

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2025 People Helping People Scholarship Program

HFCU will award three $2,500 scholarships in 2025. The deadline is March 31, 2025. Applicants must be an HFCU member, a senior at a high school in HFCU’s field of membership, and continuing their education at an accredited institution. Applicants must demonstrate in a video or essay how their past actions and future plans align with the HFCU’s philosophy of “People Helping People.”

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SPONSORSHIP SUPPORT

  • The Arts and Sciences

  • Economic Development

  • Educational Issues and Programs 

  • Health and Human Services

HFCU Team at Roofs Over Rutland Press Conference

GRANT SUPPORT

  • Education: Programs that encourage and support higher education or financial literacy

  • Food: Programs that directly provide food or that are creating innovative ways to provide access to food  

  • Health: Programs that address specific mental, physical, or financial health needs  

  • Housing: Programs that address temporary and permanent housing needs