Tower Federal Credit Union (Tower) today announced the voting results of $250,000 for a Brighter America, a community giving initiative celebrating America’s 250th anniversary.
Through the campaign, Tower and the TowerCares Foundation (TowerCares) will invest $250,000 in charities supporting military heroes, Veterans, and children in need.
Members Helped Direct the Impact
As part of the initiative, Tower members helped direct $50,000 of the donation by voting for one of five local TowerCares charity partners.
Each charity is guaranteed a minimum $5,000 donation. The remaining $25,000 will be distributed based on the percentage of eligible votes each organization received.
Voting Results
The voting period ended on June 30, 2026. Here are the results:
Charity Name % Votes Received Total Donation Amount
Fisher House Foundation 27.4% ($6,850) $11,850
Travis Manion Foundation 25.9% ($6,475) $11,475
Junior Achievement of Central Maryland 23.1% ($5,775) $10,775
Blue Star Families 18.0% ($4,500) $9,500
Leveling the Playing Field 5.6% ($1,400) $6,400
Investing in a Brighter Future
The campaign reflects Tower’s over 70-year legacy of giving back to the people and communities it serves, according to President and CEO Rick Stafford.
“As we celebrate America’s 250th anniversary, we’re proud to invest in local organizations that strengthen our neighborhoods and communities through the $250,000 for a Brighter America campaign,” Stafford said. “We are especially grateful to our members, employees, and those in the community who took the time to vote and help direct a portion of these funds. Their participation demonstrates the power of coming together to support causes that matter. Together, we are building a brighter future for military heroes, Veterans, and children in need right here in our local community.”
To learn more, visit towerfcu.org/America250.
About Tower Federal Credit Union
Tower Federal Credit Union is a member-owned, not-for-profit financial institution headquartered in Laurel, Maryland. Founded in 1953, Tower serves more than 215,000 members worldwide and manages over $5 billion in assets, making it one of the largest credit unions in Maryland. Tower offers a full range of financial products and services, with convenient access through local branches, online banking, and top-rated mobile app. Learn more at towerfcu.org.
About the TowerCares Foundation
Headquartered in Laurel, Md., the mission of the TowerCares Foundation is to support children in need as well as the brave and heroic individuals who have sacrificed while protecting our freedom. TowerCares creates programs and supports well-vetted charities that are in alignment with our mission. Since our inception in 2015, the TowerCares Foundation has provided more than $4 million in grants, donations and scholarships. The TowerCares Foundation is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization, and a participating charity in the Combined Federal Campaign (#23594) and Maryland Charitable Campaign (#47-4164006). Donations are tax-deductible. We are a platinum-level GuideStar participant, demonstrating our commitment to transparency. For more information about TowerCares, visit towercaresfoundation.org.
