Denim For Dollars

We Dress Down To Raise Others Up

Denim for Dollars is a fundraising effort led by staff members in which employees who choose to participate donate a minimum amount each City payday to wear jeans. Employees select one of three causes they would like to support — First Responders, Social Outreach or Animal Wellness. The funds are then donated to different organizations within our community.

Since 2015, Beach Municipal FCU and our members have donated more than $24,783 to our Denim For Dollars recipients.

During the previous quarter, our employees elected to send their contributions to the following organizations:

The VBCPS Back-to-School Care Fair is an event held in August where 6,000 people meet community members and learn about educational programs. Backpacks, haircuts, and dental screenings are a few of the resources available to families who attend.

In 2023, additional highlights of the event included:

1,500 beach bags non-perishable food distributed by Virginia Beach Education Foundation
121 partner and VBCPS exhibitors
Nine school buses deployed to bring families to the event by VBCPS Transportation Services
One Monster Fire Truck from Virginia Beach Fire Department
Hundreds of ident-a-kid kits by Virginia Beach Sheriff’s Office
Dozens of volunteers, including staff and students

For more information about the fair, email Jennifer.McGowan@vbschools.com. The 2023 sponsors of the Back-to-School Care Fair are the United Way of South Hampton Roads, Smart City Networks, Coastal Edge, Virginia Beach Education Foundation, Beach Municipal Federal Credit Union, and GEICO.

Our Mission is to create a more humane and responsible community by eliminating animal suffering while increasing human compassion.

We provide shelter and care to approximately 2,600 homeless companion animals each year. We implement every available option to ensure that healthy and treatable animals in our care have a pathway to adoption, while also providing community resources to help keep pets in homes. You can read about some of our programs and community resources below:

Adopt

Meet our current animal residents looking for forever homes.

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Neuter Scooter

Learn about our mobile Neuter Scooter services and vaccine clinics.

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Humane Education

Inspire young animal lovers to create a more compassionate community.

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Volunteer

Join the mission and become part of the VBSPCA team.

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Seeking a donation or partnership?

As a member-owned, not-for-profit credit union, we have a passion for helping our community. To learn about our areas of focus, donation guidelines and how to apply for support, please visit Considerations for Support.

Previous Demin For Dollars recipients

Beach Health Clinic Foundation

Blackwater Volunteer Rescue Squad

Chesapeake Beach Volunteer Fire And Rescue Department

Creeds Volunteer Rescue Squad

Daniel's Grace

Davis Corner Volunteer Rescue Squad

Department of Human Services Holiday Project

EQUI-KIDS

Friends Of The Virginia Beach Mounted Police

Friends Of VA Beach Juvenile And Domestic Relations Dist Court

Friends of Virginia Beach Animal Care and Adoption Center