BINGHAMTON — Visions Federal Credit Union has provided a $25,000 grant to the Astor D. Rice Foundation to support and expand the foundation’s Families Achieve Community Empowerment (FACE) program that serves the East Middle School community in Binghamton, the credit union announced. The FACE program is a 12-week opportunity for the families of middle-school students […]
BINGHAMTON — Visions Federal Credit Union has provided a $25,000 grant to the Astor D. Rice Foundation to support and expand the foundation’s Families Achieve Community Empowerment (FACE) program that serves the East Middle School community in Binghamton, the credit union announced. The FACE program is a 12-week opportunity for the families of middle-school students during after-school hours. Its mission is to aid families with early intervention, mental-health support, academic enhancement, and increased family engagement. “I am very humbled by such a generous gift to help the Astor D. Rice Foundation,” King Rice, foundation president, said in a news release. “This gift will help ensure that the families in our FACE program receive the support they need.” The FACE program provides services including childcare and transportation, shared meals to reduce food insecurity and build family bonds, and a variety of activities and resources for students and families. Visions’ contribution will help fund these services. The grant comes from Visions Cares, the credit union’s charitable giving initiative. “Through their FACE program, the Aster D. Rice Foundation is filling many important needs in this district,” Jocelyn Bailey, community development liaison for Visions Cares, said. “We’re proud to provide support as they uplift students and families in our Binghamton community.”