The $2 billion, 151,700-memberNEFCU in Westbury, N.Y., said it has now donated $1 million inscholarships and grants to high school students, student teachers,graduate students and educators.

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The LongIsland credit union offers four scholarships and grants eachyear to members for their education and to local educators forinnovative projects.

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“For 75 years, NEFCU has been committed to giving back inpositive ways that truly make a difference in our community. Ourscholarship and grant programs provide an opportunity to rewardstudents who will be our future leaders and acknowledge thoseeducators who provide the inspiration, support and resources tohelp them succeed,” said Valerie Garguilo, NEFCU's vice presidentof marketing and community relations.

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“We are extremely proud to have distributed, to date, $1 millionin scholarships and grants and we look forward to continuing tosupport these programs in the future,” Garguilo said.

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Founded in 1938 to serve teachers, NEFCU now has a community charter to serve Nassau and Suffolkcounties.

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