On June 25, Greater Alliance Hopes & Dreams Foundation held its annual Golf Outing at Edgewood Country Club. The day began with a putting contest and lunch overlooking the course. After a sun-filled day of 18 holes, golfers were treated to dinner, prizes and a silent auction.
During the dinner, Greater Alliance Federal Credit Union honored its founder, Jerry D’Ambrosio. He was the credit union’s first President/CEO who took a stagnant credit union and reinvented it into one of the largest and most profitable in the country. His greatest sense of accomplishment was building his credit union team made up of intelligent people who were willing to work hard and learn together.
“It was my honor to present Jerry with this award,” said Glenn Guinto, CEO, Greater Alliance Federal Credit Union. “We continue his work with an incredible team who believes in the same dream that Jerry did, allowing us to grow today.”
The foundation also awarded its annual scholarships to Shane Ciongoli, Dante LaRocco, Meagan Minchala and Aliyah Walker. The scholarships are awarded, not necessarily to the straight-A student but to the students with outstanding character who are looking to help pursue a career dedicated to teaching or helping children who are disabled or disadvantaged. Scholarships varied between $1,500 and $3,500.
The 140 golfers helped to raise over $25,000 for next year’s scholarships and other programs. This was the largest and most successful outing to date. Proceeds from this event and others throughout the year are dedicated to supporting programs, activities and research aimed at helping less fortunate and handicapped children and families through grants, donations and scholarships.
About Greater Alliance Hopes and Dreams Foundation
Greater Alliance Hopes and Dreams Foundation for Children is a State registered 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. and is a non-profit foundation based in Bergen County, dedicated to supporting programs, activities, and research aimed at helping less fortunate and handicapped children and families through grants, donations, and scholarships. For more information visit www.gahopesanddreams.org or call 201-599-5603.