Broadview Donates $60,000 of Essential Supplies to Support Homeless & Family Crisis Shelters During Code Blue Alerts
January 17, 2025
As temperatures continue to drop this winter, Broadview Federal Credit Union is stepping up to address those most vulnerable during the harsh winter months. Through its annual “Code Blue” initiative, Broadview has donated $60,000 worth of essential supplies to 14 homeless and family crisis shelters across New York State.
Supplies include about 4,000 winter hats, almost 3,000 gloves, 4,000 pairs of socks and underwear, 1,000 fleece blankets, and thousands of hand warmers, tissues packs, lip balm and hand lotion. Depending on location, shelters will also receive personal care items, towels and warm clothing. Broadview previously donated hundreds of winter coats through the holiday season.
Dozens of Broadview employee volunteers have sorted, organized, and delivered the donations, ensuring the supplies reach those in need by this weekend. Broadview’s partnership with shelters has helped keep thousands of individuals warm and safe during freezing temperatures.
"At Broadview, we are deeply committed to supporting our community and providing assistance to those experiencing homelessness, especially during the harsh winter months,” said Kathy Lanni, Chief Community Officer at Broadview.
“Through the Code Blue initiative, we are proud to partner with emergency shelters across the state to help ensure that individuals experiencing homelessness have access to warmth, shelter, and essential resources. It’s an honor to contribute to the incredible work being done by these organizations to make a difference in the lives of so many.”
Shelters receiving Code Blue donations across New York State this year include:
Albany County Sheriff's Homeless Improvement Program
City Mission of Schenectady
Compass House (Buffalo)
Danielle House (Amsterdam)
IPH
Resource Council of WNY (Buffalo)
Response to Love Center (Buffalo)
Samaritan Center (Syracuse)
Shelters of Saratoga
St. Luke's Mission of Mercy (Buffalo)
St. Paul's Center
Syracuse Rescue Mission (Syracuse)
Unity House of Troy, Inc.
YWCA of the Greater Capital Region
About Broadview Federal Credit Union
Broadview is among the largest Credit Unions in New York State with more than $9 billion in assets, more than 500,000 members, and more than 60 branches in the Capital Region, Binghamton, Syracuse, and Buffalo. Broadview is a people-first financial institution dedicated to providing best in class products and serves to our members, empowering our employees, and strengthening our communities through investments and volunteerism.
