KeyPoint Credit Union Partners with HomeFirst to Support San Jose’s Unhoused Community

KeyPoint is also presenting HomeFirst with a $25,000 donation on October 14, 2024 to support the nonprofit’s mission of ending homelessness through the provision of essential services.

“KeyPoint proudly invests in the communities we serve,” said LeeAnne Giblin, KeyPoint’s Chief Administrative Officer. “Supporting the unhoused community by volunteering at, and donating to HomeFirst, aligns with our core values of respecting everyone and helping people improve their lives.”

KeyPoint staff will compile hygiene kits, emergency clothing packs, and pet kits for the unhoused community. They will also lead skill-building workshops: financial literacy, cooking, and exercise. Additionally, a job readiness workshop will allow attendees to participate in mock interviews, set up a LinkedIn profile, have their headshots taken, and discuss the job search process.

The day will also feature community-building activities for those HomeFirst serves. They will have the chance to engage in pumpkin decorating contests and an ice-cream social, enjoy a donated meal, partake in a giveaway with prizes, and experience a pet-and-person portrait session.

“Community partnerships are crucial to addressing the homelessness crisis,” said Annette Pizzo, HomeFirst’s Director of Community Engagement. “We are grateful for our strong partnership with KeyPoint Credit Union. Their Community Giving Back Day of Service reflects the commitment that KeyPoint leadership and employees have made to serve the entire spectrum of our community.”

The collaboration between HomeFirst and KeyPoint exemplifies the power of local organizations coming together to address homelessness, one of the Bay Area’s pressing issues. With nearly 10,000 people experiencing homelessness in Santa Clara County, collaboration to address the homelessness crisis is more important than ever.

About KeyPoint Credit Union:

Inspired by Silicon Valley innovation and built to serve a diverse membership, KeyPoint is a full-service, not-for-profit credit union dedicated to providing financial solutions to help members achieve their goals in life. KeyPoint helps members make the most of their money—earning more on savings while paying less for credit. And KeyPoint is active in the community providing free financial education programs, as well as fostering financial wellness, sponsoring reading programs and mentoring the next generation of business professionals at local educational institutions.

Learn more about Next Generation Neighborhood Banking from KeyPoint Credit Union at kpcu.com.

About HomeFirst:

HomeFirst is a nonprofit organization passionately working to end homelessness. We serve the Bay Area community through low-barrier programming (prevention, outreach, shelters, and interim and permanent housing programs) and systems leadership – meeting each person where they are, by offering support and resources that address immediate and long-term housing needs.
  Media Contacts:

KeyPoint Credit Union
David Greene, Vice President of Marketing
[email protected], (408) 731-4156

HomeFirst
Fiona Brodie, Communications and Media Manager
[email protected], (510) 383-6170