Over the last 9 years, the Foundation has distributed funds to organizations in 20 states, following Union Home Mortgage's business footprint. Some of its top funding recipients include:
- Life of a Single Mom - Baton Rouge, Louisiana: In
support of their national mission utilizing support groups, events, and
life skills education to ensure no single mother is forced to walk
alone.
- Homestretch, Inc. - Falls Church, Virginia: Supporting their comprehensive services to tackle and reverse the root causes of homelessness for families.
- Junior Achievement of Greater Cleveland: Supporting
their goal of inspiring and preparing young people for a global economy
by connecting the world inside and outside of the classroom.
- Home Repair Services of Kent County, Michigan: In support of vulnerable Kent County homeowners and strengthening the overall community through homeownership.
"I'd like to thank the donors, nonprofits, and committed UHM Partners
that have propelled us toward reaching this historic milestone," said Ashley Ali,
Executive Director of the Union Home Mortgage Foundation. "We couldn't
be more excited about continuing to grow the UHM Foundation and expand
its impact by working with dedicated nonprofit partners across the
country."
The UHM Foundation provides grants to nonprofits working on issues
related to its two pillars, housing and financial literacy. Grants are
typically for one year and range in size from $1,000 to $15,000. Grants are allocated to nonprofits quarterly.
UHM employees, or Partners, are extremely active donors and
participants in campaigns, averaging hundreds of hours of volunteer time
annually and having donated hundreds of thousands of dollars to the
Foundation through voluntary payroll deductions and annual gala-style
events.
"The foundation began as a way to really expand what it means to be a Partner at UHM," said Bill Cosgrove,
CEO of Union Home Mortgage and Chairman of the Foundation. "It's more
than just your colleagues and customers - it's benefiting the cities and
communities where we live and work. I could not have imagined the scale
of impact we'd have, and I can't wait to write the next chapter and
watch us grow and expand partnerships to help even more families achieve
the dream of homeownership."
For more information on the Union Home Mortgage Foundation, visit www.uhmfoundation.org, call 440.863.3217 or email aali@uhm.com.
About the Union Home Mortgage Foundation
The
Union Home Mortgage Foundation was established in 2015 as the charitable
arm of independent mortgage banking company Union Home Mortgage Corp
(UHM). The Foundation's mission is to equip individuals and families
with the tools and resources to achieve economic self-sufficiency,
specifically through financial literacy, and housing. The Foundation has
awarded over $2 million since its
inception toward these programs to help guide families on a pathway
towards responsible homeownership. Union Home Mortgage Corp. is a
high-growth, full-service retail, wholesale, and consumer direct lender
with over 150 branches across the U.S. To learn more about Union Home
Mortgage and its efforts in the community, please visit www.uhm.com and www.uhmfoundation.org.
SOURCE Union Home Mortgage
