By Envista Federal Credit Union
TOPEKA, Kan. – In an effort to support and give back to the local community, Envista Federal Credit Union has helped raise $211,503 in 2023 for 12 local non-profit organizations, including two in Reno County, through the EnvistaCares Challenge – a program designed to raise awareness and community support.
Each month the EnvistaCares Challenge provides one local organization with a one-month media package valued at $10,000 to share their story and ask the community for support. Through this program, Envista Federal Credit Union provides a dollar-for-dollar match, up to $2,500.
During 2023, the community gave $181,503 to 12 different organizations to secure the EnvistaCares Challenge match of $2,500 for each organization. In total, $211,503 was raised in 2023 to help local organizations.
“Our goal at Envista is to make an impact with our giving,” said Ashley Esquibel, Chief Administrative Officer at Envista. “It’s incredible to hear about the work being done by these organizations and then to see the outpouring of support they receive during the EnvistaCares Challenge. We can’t thank our community enough for joining us in providing funds to these vital programs.”
Rise Up Reno raised $4,200 in community donations, providing a total donation of $6,700. Through these contributions, the organization is able to continue their mission of promoting healthy youth behaviors in Reno County through mentoring, substance use prevention, suicide prevention, strengthening families and youth leadership.
Hospice & HomeCare of Reno County brought in donations of $32,000 and Envista matched $2,500 providing them with a total of $34,500 to support their mission of providing a comfortable, alternative setting for patients and their families.
