ST. JOSEPH — The Honor Credit Union Foundation recently donated its endowment fund as a gift to the Berrien Community Foundation’s Community Endowment Fund. By combining the balance of $27,461.12 with the larger funds held by the Berrien Community Foundation, Honor determined that the funds could be leveraged to provide more value to the community.

The Berrien Community Foundation is a valued partner of Honor, assisting with the credit union’s charitable efforts, Honor officials said.

“This is such a wonderful and generous gift that will serve the community for generations to come,” said BCF President Lisa Cripps-Downey. “It truly reflects Honor Credit Union’s commitment to our area as gifts to the BCF Community Endowment are used to support a wide variety of nonprofit organizations. This gift will forever improve lives throughout Berrien County.”

Over the last year, the Honor Credit Union Foundation, managed by volunteer Honor team members, combined the efforts of their foundation with the community investment and charitable activities of its member centers. Moving forward, the foundation’s mission will be to concentrate on financial health and services with the establishment of Summit Financial Wellness, an independent organization supported by Honor Credit Union.

“The Berrien Community Foundation is such a wonderful community partner to Honor. We are excited to see the good they are able to continue to accomplish through their Community Endowment Fund,” said Kaylee Ganus, Honor’s vice president of marketing.