In the photo from left to right:
Alianza DV Services, Executive Director Carmen Nieves, AVP Compliance, Theresa Ramah & EVP Operations, Kirk Burnham
Chicopee, MA – January 28, 2026 – Polish National Credit Union (PNCU) is proud to announce that it has been selected as one of the nonprofit partners in the Elan Charitable Giving Program’s 2026 celebration, marking five years of community support and impact.
As part of this year’s initiative, Elan Credit Card delivered $250,000 in donations to 25 nonprofit organizations across the United States, with each contribution made on behalf of a participating credit union or community bank partner. PNCU’s selected beneficiary for 2026 is Alianza Domestic Violence Services in Holyoke, which will receive a $10,000 donation through this effort.
Since its launch in 2022, the Elan Charitable Giving program has provided more than $2.5 million to over 175 nonprofits nationwide. In addition to financial support, Elan employees have contributed over 300 volunteer hours, reinforcing the value of community engagement alongside partner institutions.
“We are honored that PNCU was selected as a partner in this meaningful initiative, and we are proud to support Alianza Domestic Violence Services through this donation,” said leadership at PNCU. “Giving back to organizations doing critical work in our community aligns with our mission to serve members and neighbors with care.”
Elan and its partners look forward to additional volunteer events throughout the year to further strengthen community connections and support local needs.
To learn more visit www.elancharitablegiving.com.
For media inquiries, contact Shane Hall at (413) 206-0623 or shall@pncu.com.
About Polish National Credit Union (PNCU)
Headquartered in Chicopee, MA, Polish National Credit Union is a full-service financial institution with seven branches in Chicopee, East Longmeadow, Granby, Westfield, Southampton, Hampden, and Wilbraham. PNCU offers online banking at www.pncu.com and a social media presence at facebook.com/PolishNationalCreditUnion. An Equal Housing Lender, deposits are insured by the NCUA and MSIC. PNCU’s NMLS number is 439259.