The recipients of the Awards are recognized for the individuals' and organizations' wellbeing initiatives across New Jersey

Affinity Federal Credit Union (“Affinity”) has announced the first-ever recipients of the Affinity Wellbeing Awards, an initiative that is aimed to spotlight excellence in financial, community, and physical wellbeing in New Jersey.

Affinity is dedicated to the wellbeing of its members and the communities it serves, which inspired the launch of the Wellbeing Awards to highlight wellbeing leaders. The criteria for the awards prioritized impact, innovation, and a devoted commitment to enhancing the wellbeing of the community or individuals served. The honorees all reflect resilience and commitment to wellbeing, aligning with Affinity’s ongoing support in the broader New Jersey community. Following impressive submissions, Affinity chose to expand the honorees to individuals and organizations in the community and physical wellbeing categories. This year’s honorees of the 2024 Financial Wellbeing Awards include:

Community Wellbeing

• Organization: Share My Meals
• Individual: DJ Wright (Wright & Ford Funeral Home)

Physical Wellbeing

• Organization: Jazz4PCA
• Individual: Corrine Flammer (St. Clare’s Denville Hospital)

Financial Wellbeing

• Organization: NJCA

Additionally, Affinity would like to recognize three honorable mentions for Community Wellbeing:

• With Grace Initiative
• Babs Siperstein Proud Centers
• Mom to Mom

“These honorees inspire others to improve their wellbeing and make a difference in the community,” said Kevin Brauer, President & CEO of Affinity. “Their dedication to improving financial, community, and physical wellbeing perfectly reflects our mission. We congratulate them on their commitment and are honored to celebrate their achievements as they continue to uplift and inspire others in the community.”

Affinity proudly partnered with global analytics and advisory firm, Gallup, and leading New Jersey academic medical center, Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Somerset, on the program.

The award recipients and honorable mentions all displayed extensive ties to their communities with mission-focused work and proven results. For more information on the Wellbeing Awards, please visit: affinityfcu.com/financial-wellbeing/wellbeing-awards.

About Affinity Federal Credit Union 

Affinity Federal Credit Union is a full-service financial institution, member-owned and community-focused, with a mission to nurture your financial wellbeing. With more than 20 branches across the tri-state area, Affinity is the largest credit union headquartered in the state of New Jersey, proudly ranking in the top 2% of all credit unions in terms of asset size. The Affinity difference is about people helping people on a deeper level and understanding what YOU need to make your unique dreams a reality. For more information, please visit www.affinityfcu.com.

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