Press Release: Hickam Federal Credit Union Donates $10,000 to Hawai`i HomeOwnership Center

Jun 1, 2023

PEARL CITY – JUNE 1, 2023 – Hickam Federal Credit Union is proud to support the Hawai`i HomeOwnership Center, which has been chosen as a recipient of a 2023 Federal Home Loan Bank (FHLB) of Des Moines Member Impact Fund grant. This grant provided a match to supplement Hickam FCU’s donation. In total, the Hawai`i HomeOwnership Center received $10,000 that will further their ability to serve local affordable housing and community development needs.

The Member Impact Fund was awarded to organizations located within the FHLB Des Moines district which includes Hawai`i. This is the first year it is being awarded.

The Hawai`i HomeOwnership Center is a nonprofit dedicated to providing education, information, and support to create successful first-time homebuyers in Hawai`i. The Center offers homebuyer education courses, workshops, and other resources for families from all types of backgrounds. However, their vision is to substantially increase the number of successful homeowners from low to moderate-income families. Hickam FCU believes that the Center’s mission and vision align with the credit union’s core values of caring, integrity, and commitment. Hickam FCU’s support of Hawai`i HomeOwnership Center is part of the credit union’s efforts to see more first-time homebuyers achieve their goals of purchasing their own home in Hawai`i.

Hickam FCU Board Chair and Senior Management Team present a check to Reina from Hawaii HomeOwnership Center.

Left to right: Senior Vice President Finance Lance Soma, Senior Vice President Operations Drezleen Oshiro, Hawai`i HomeOwnership Center Executive Director Reina Miyamoto, Hickam FCU Board Chair Carol Ebia, President/CEO Scott Kaulukukui.

About Hickam Federal Credit Union

Hickam Federal Credit Union (Hickam FCU), which was established in 1936, has over 48,000 members and over $672 million in assets as of April 2023. Hickam FCU has seven branches located on the island of Oahu and offers checking accounts, savings accounts, and loans. Anyone who lives, works, worships, or attends school on Oahu can become a member. Visit www.hickamfcu.org to learn more.