In the Community
Giving Back to the Communities We Serve.
Supporting Our Communities Since 1940
Community engagement is a foundation at the NIHFCU! Whether its volunteerism, donations, advocacy, or more, our RISE 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!
Children’s Inn at NIH – meet/greet and dinner – 6/26
NIHFCU visited The Children’s Inn at NIH to spend time with incredibly brave kids (and serve a fun dinner) who are seeking diagnosis/treatment at the NIHFCU for rare and serious conditions.
NIH Camp Fantastic – 6/26
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.
Junior Achievement Day of Service – 6/26
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 – 4/26
An annual tradition, NIHFCU volunteers descend on DC to support the Credit Union Cherry Blossom race. In 2026 alone, this race raised over $500,000 for the Children’s Miracle Network hospitals.
BioHealth Capital Region Forum – 9/25
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.
Adventist White Oak Triumph Trek & Health Fair – 9/25
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.
Association for Nursing Professional Development Symposium – 9/25
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.
Summer Breeze Gala – 8/25
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.
Community Connect with BioBuzz – 6/25
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.
One World Education Spring Challenge – 4/25
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.
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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.