Strengthening Our Neighborhoods: Metro Credit Union Foundation Awards $50K in Grants to Local Nonprofits Driving Community Impact
Published on December 22, 2025
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CHELSEA, MA — December 22, 2025 — Metro Credit Union, the largest state-chartered credit union in Massachusetts, today announced the second round of 2025 grant recipients through the Metro Credit Union Foundation. A total of $50,000 has been awarded to five local nonprofit organizations delivering programs that focus on community development initiatives, safe and affordable housing, and financial education.
Since its launch in 2023, the Metro Credit Union Foundation has awarded $308,000 in grants to organizations across Massachusetts, reinforcing Metro’s commitment to creating financially resilient communities.
“Financial empowerment is the foundation for vibrant communities,” said Robert Cashman, President and CEO of Metro Credit Union. “By partnering with organizations that drive real impact through these grants, we’re creating pathways for families to gain the skills they need for long-term success.”
The 2025 grant recipients include:
FitMoney, Inc., Newton — Free Financial Literacy for Massachusetts Students K-12
Horizons for Homeless Children, Inc., Roxbury — Empowering Families Through Financial Literacy Program
Lawrence Partnership, Inc., Lawrence — Reviving the Small Business Technical Assistance Grant Program
North Shore Community Development Coalition, Inc., Salem — Family Support Services addressing homelessness in Essex County
Urban Edge, Roxbury — Wealth & Asset Building for Low- to Moderate-Income Families in Boston
The Metro Credit Union Foundation awards grants twice a year to nonprofit organizations whose initiatives advance:
- Community Development: creating vibrant and equitable neighborhoods
- Safe & Affordable Housing: providing opportunities for affordable housing and homeownership with down-payment assistance and homebuyer education programs
Financial Wellness & Advancement: promoting financial competency by providing knowledge and skills
For details on funding guidelines and future grant opportunities, visit Foundation.MetroCU.org.
Metro gives back to local communities each year through a number of philanthropic initiatives, strategic partnerships, scholarships, and volunteer programs. For six consecutive years, Metro has been recognized with the Boston Business Journal Corporate Citizenship Award for its charitable contributions.
About Metro Credit Union
Metro Credit Union is the largest state-chartered credit union in Massachusetts, with $3.2 billion in assets. Metro provides a full range of financial products to more than 200,000 members in Barnstable, Bristol, Essex, Franklin, Hampden, Hampshire, Middlesex, Norfolk, Plymouth, Suffolk, and Worcester counties in Massachusetts, and Cheshire, Hillsborough, Merrimack, Rockingham, and Strafford counties in New Hampshire. Metro is the credit union of choice for employees at over 1,200 companies through its Metro@work program.
Founded in 1926, Metro currently operates branch offices in Boston, Burlington, Chelsea, Dorchester, Framingham, Lawrence, Lynn, Medford, Melrose, Newton, Peabody, Reading, Salem, Tewksbury, and West Roxbury. Metro is also a Juntos Avanzamos (“Together We Advance”) designated credit union, an honor given to financial institutions for their commitment to serving and empowering Hispanic and immigrant consumers. Metro was recently named among the most charitable companies in Massachusetts by the Boston Business Journal; voted Top Credit Union in Banker & Tradesman’s Best of 2025 awards; and recognized as one of America’s Best Regional Banks and Credit Unions in 2025 by Newsweek. Learn more at MetroCU.org.