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In the Community

Giving Back to the Communities We Serve.

Supporting Our Communities Since 1940

At the NIH Federal Credit Union, community engagement is an important foundation. Whether it’s volunteerism, donations, advocacy, or other community activities, our RISE Community Outreach Program is our way of giving back to the healthcare, biomedical, and local communities.

Recent Community Engagement Highlights

We’ve been busy giving back to the communities we have the privilege to serve!

Junior Achievement Day of Service – March

NIHFCU participated in a Day of Service at JA Finance Park to help mentor Montgomery County, MD, middle school students on the fundamentals of personal finance and financial responsibility.

Annual Credit Union Cherry Blossom Race – April

An annual tradition, NIHFCU volunteers descend on DC to support the Credit Union Cherry Blossom race. In 2025 alone, this race raised over $460,000 for the Children’s Miracle Network hospitals.

One World Education Spring Challenge – April

NIHFCU staff joined this organization and event to help judge middle school students who wrote essays on social justice issues, and were educated on how to collaborate and strive for excellence.

Community Connect with BioBuzz – May

NIHFCU co-sponsored this event, bringing together innovators exploring the future of life sciences, such as AI-assisted diagnostics, personalized medicine, and cloud-powered research.

NIH Camp Fantastic – June

NIHFCU joined the NIH staff for the annual Camp Fantastic Event, held at NIH to celebrate and support Camp Fantastic, a week-long summer retreat in Virginia for children with cancer.

Summer Breeze Gala – August

NIHFCU co-sponsored this event hosted by Quality Trust for Individuals with Disabilities, which celebrated youth transitioning into careers, post-secondary education, and job training.

Association for Nursing Professional Development Symposium – September

NIHFCU was on hand to support this event, bringing nurses together for opportunities to enhance their skills and knowledge through educational sessions focused on technology and innovation.

Adventist White Oak Triumph Trek & Health Fair – September

NIHFCU was on-hand at this festive event to celebrate survivors of serious illness or injury, and their caregivers. Attendees received free health screenings, enjoyed children’s activities, and more.

BioHealth Capital Region Forum – September

NIHFCU was on-hand at this event, as a premier platform for exploring partnership opportunities within the biohealth industry. Staff mingled with biomedical leaders who participated in this forum.

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Request Community Support

If you would like to request volunteer, sponsorship, in-kind support or other partnering for your organization, please complete and submit our RISE request form.