GECU Foundation Celebrates Successful Completion of 2026 Matching May Campaign

Community Comes Together to Support 12 Local Nonprofits

El Paso, Texas — The GECU Foundation* proudly marked the successful conclusion of its 2026 Matching May campaign with a celebration at Southwest University Park during the El Paso Chihuahuas game on Saturday, June 20. The event recognized the community’s incredible support of 12 nonprofit organizations across El Paso and Southern New Mexico throughout the month-long campaign. 

This year’s campaign raised a total of $268,210, with each dollar matched by the GECU Foundation up to $12,000 per participating nonprofit. The Matching May initiative continues to serve as a powerful reminder of what our community can accomplish when we work together to support causes that matter. 

Thanks to your incredible generosity during our Matching May campaign, we are proud to celebrate a record-breaking year—one that would not have been possible without you. 

“We are sincerely grateful to each supporter of our Matching May campaign. Their generosity helped us achieve a fundraising milestone — our most successful year,” Emmeline Garcia, Executive Director of the GECU Foundation. “Every contribution directly supports organizations that are making a positive impact for countless individuals and families.”  

Throughout May, donations were matched to benefit the following organizations: 

• Amistad   

• Armed Services YMCA El Paso 

• Big Brothers Big Sisters of El Paso  

• Boys and Girls Club of Las Cruces  

• Casa de Peregrinos  

• Center Against Sexual and Family Violence  

• Community En Acción   

• Community Foundation of Southern New Mexico 

• Hospice El Paso  

• Kids Excel El Paso  

• Make-A-Wish El Paso  

• Opportunity Center for the Homeless 

To learn more about the GECU Foundation and its ongoing work in the community, visit gecu.com/foundation. 

About The GECU Foundation 

The GECU Foundation is the philanthropic arm of GECU, embracing the credit union’s people helping people philosophy by supporting charitable causes that enrich communities and improve the lives of the people that live in them. 

About GECU 

GECU was founded in 1932, manages $4.5 billion in assets and serves more than 445,000 members nationwide. GECU offers a full range of financial services, including online banking, checking and saving accounts, mortgages, auto loans, personal loans, credit cards and free financial coaching. Their mission is to provide members with convenient, superior financial products and services that pave the way to financial freedom. Federally insured by NCUA. Equal Housing Lender. For more information, visit www.gecu.com. 

*The GECU Foundation is a registered 501(c)(3) public charity established to maximize philanthropic efforts benefitting education, community programs and charitable giving. If you itemize deductions on your federal tax return, you may be entitled to claim your donation to the GECU Foundation as a charitable deduction. Please consult your tax adviser.