Affinity Federal Credit Union Foundation Awards $11,000 in Scholarships to Local Students

Basking Ridge, N.J. (July 5, 2016) – In early 2016, Affinity Federal Credit Union Foundation announced the expansion of its annual scholarship program, adding seven in the sum of $1,000 each to the total possible scholarships available. Announced today, the Foundation is pleased to share the 2016 recipients of The Robert L. Birkhahn Community Spirit Scholarship, The Richard A. Romano Rutgers Scholarship, and The Affinity Continuing Education Scholarship.

Committed to strengthening the communities it serves, the Affinity Federal Credit Union Foundation awards scholarships to members based on community involvement, academic achievement, and extra-curricular activities. Recipients include:

The Robert L. Birkhahn Community Spirit Scholarship, dedicated to the late Affinity Executive Vice President Robert L. Birkhahn and awarded to the following graduating high school seniors:

· Christina Massa, Chatham, N.J.

· Christine Mayer, East Windsor, N.J.

· Logan Pearce, Mableton, G.A.

· Natalia Kellam, Basking Ridge, N.J.

· Sama Manchanda, New Providence, N.J.

· Jacqueline Ennis, Succasunna, N.J.

· Caitlyn Floyd, Mahwah, N.J.

The Richard A. Romano Rutgers Scholarship, in honor of Richard A. Romano, Sr., longtime volunteer on the Affinity Federal Credit Union Board of Directors and Supervisory Committee and awarded to the following graduating high school seniors, planning to enroll, transfer, or continue their educations at Rutgers University:

· Sanika Baodhankar, Hazlet, N.J.

· Zaid Saud, East Brunswick, N.J.

The Affinity Continuing Education Scholarship, awarded to the following students planning to continue their degree at a two or four year college or university:

· Isabella Menzies, Harleysville, P.A.

· Isabeau Touchard, Dunellen, N.J.

About Affinity Federal Credit Union:
Affinity Federal Credit Union is the largest credit union headquartered in New Jersey. With over $2.3 billion in assets, Affinity has a network of more than 135,000 members from over 6,000 businesses, organizations and clubs throughout the country. Affinity members have access to a network of over 4,000 shared branches and 65,000 fee-free ATMs nationwide. The credit union is a member-owned, not-for-profit, full-service financial institution that has been offering superior financial services for consumers and businesses with a member-oriented focus since 1935. Affinity's consumer banking services include a full suite of deposit products, mobile and online banking, auto, real estate, education and personal loans. Affinity offers a comprehensive set of products and services to support its business members, offering better rates and lower fees than most banks. Whether it is a new venture or a well-established organization, Affinity has the right products and services for each stage of business. Federally insured by NCUA.

About the Affinity Federal Credit Union Foundation:
The Affinity Federal Credit Union Foundation is the philanthropic arm of the Affinity Federal Credit Union and its members. Together, we leverage our contributions to make impactful investments in local, grassroots charitable organizations, with a special focus on improving the financial lives of our members, friends and neighbors in the communities where we live, work, worship and go to school. Along with our volunteer efforts, together we are working to "Create Something Better."