Birmingham credit union launches new foundation, awards inaugural grants
Birmingham-based Avadian Credit Union has formed a foundation that will focus on philanthropy across the state. In conjunction with its launch, the...
Birmingham-based Avadian Credit Union has formed a foundation that will focus on philanthropy across the state. In conjunction with its launch, the Avadian Foundation awarded its first grants, totaling $27,500, to seven organizations in Alabama. Avadian's president and CEO, Linda Cencula, laid out four key areas for the new foundation: affordable housing, financial health, small business development and education. The seven organizations receiving the inaugural grants are United Negro College Fund, Habitat for Humanity of the River Valley, the A.