Navy Federal Credit Union Makes Generous Contribution to Army Homefront Fund

SAN ANTONIO, Jan. 5, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- In support of our nation's wounded Soldiers, the Navy Federal Credit Union has contributed $5,000 to the Army Homefront Fund.  Administered by Operation Homefront, the Army Homefront Fund provides emergency financial and other support to wounded Soldiers and their families.  This contribution will aid wounded Soldiers as they recover and/or transition out of the Army.

The Army Homefront Fund was established in March 2011 by a Memorandum of Understanding between Operation Homefront and the U.S. Army Warrior Transition Command.  Assistance, in the form of grants, goes to help with the most basic of needs – rent, utilities, food, etc.

"The Army Homefront Fund focus aligns with our mission to serve a Department of Defense field of membership and meet the financial needs of our members," said Cutler Dawson, President & CEO of Navy Federal Credit Union. "We are pleased to support the U.S. military and their families."

"Navy Federal Credit Union has long helped service members and families of all military branches with their financial needs," said Jim Knotts, President & CEO of Operation Homefront.  "This generous contribution to the Army Homefront Fund is yet another tangible example of NFCU's dedication to those who stand in the defense of our country abroad, and on the homefront."

About Operation Homefront
A national nonprofit, Operation Homefront leads more than 5,000 volunteers across 25 chapters and has met more than 430,000 needs since 2002.  A four-star rated charity by watchdog Charity Navigator, nationally, 94 percent of total revenue donated to Operation Homefront goes directly to support service members.  More information is available at www.OperationHomefront.net.

About Army Homefront Fund
Army Homefront Fund, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit fund created in March 2011, provides focus to the needs of wounded Soldiers, who comprise the majority of Wounded Warriors and their families. Through partnerships with other military-support nonprofits, Army Homefront Fund brings enhanced emergency and transition assistance to the Army community.  Administered by Operation Homefront under an agreement with the U.S. Army's Warrior Transition Command. Army Homefront Fund is funded completely by charitable donations from corporations, foundations, and individuals, receiving no appropriated funds from the federal government.  The Army Homefront Fund is a non-federal entity.  It is not part of the Department of Defense or any of its components and it has no government status.  For opportunities to donate, support, volunteer, or to get up-to-date information, visit http://www.armyhomefrontfund.org or dial 1-877-264-3968.

About Navy Federal Credit Union
Navy Federal Credit Union is the world's largest credit union with $47 billion in assets, 3.8 million members, 220 branch offices, and more than 8,000 employees worldwide. The credit union serves all Department of Defense military and civilian personnel and their families.  For additional information about Navy Federal visit www.navyfederal.org .

SOURCE Army Homefront Fund