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The Centra Foundation
What is the Centra Foundation?
The Centra Foundation provides financial support to non-profit organizations located where Centra Members live and work. The Foundation is dedicated to the philosophy of “people helping people”.
What Does Centra Do For My Community?
The Foundation focuses on three philanthropic efforts: educational scholarships, financial literacy education, and community action.

Centra Foundation
Scholarships
Every year, the Centra Foundation will award scholarships of $2,500 each. Applications available in January.

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Sponsorships
Foundation sponsorships provide financial support to organizations and events that are important to the communities our Members live in.

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Community Action
Many non-profit organizations will get a financial boost this year thanks to Centra Credit Union.
Teaming Up With Teachers

We appreciate the hard work that teachers do in our communities. We want to help by offering the chance to win one of four $500 gift cards!
Teaming Up With TeachersHoliday Giving

Centra Team Members are look forward to having the opportunity to give back to our local communities and to help provide a brighter holiday to local families in need.
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2022 Teaming Up With Teachers winners!
We’re back with our sixth year of Teaming Up With Teachers! Centra […]
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2022 scholarship recipients!
The Centra Foundation and Centra Credit Union invest in our Members’ future […]
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Centra Foundation: Loretta M. Burd
Loretta M. Burd began working at Centra in July 1965, and quickly […]
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Holiday Giving Program results for 2021!
Thanks to the generous donations from our Members, Team Members, and others […]
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Give the Gift of Joy this Holiday Season!
Our Holiday Giving Program starts soon on November 22! Each year, the Centra Foundation collects donations to support local non-profit organizations.
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Centra Team Members Donate $2,500 Grants to Local Non-Profits
Each year, numerous non-profit organizations receive grants from the Centra Foundation to help continue their missions to serve their communities.
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Centra Credit Union Breaks Ground On New Edinburgh Location
COLUMBUS, IND. (May 21, 2021) — Centra Credit Union held a ceremonial […]
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Teaming Up With Teachers Winners 2021
Our teachers are very important to the future of our Communities and […]
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2021 Scholarship Winners Announcement!
We’re awarding 27 scholarships to local students! We received more than 200 […]
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Jenni Carr Named 2020 United Way Advocate of the Year
Jenni Carr, Centra Credit Union’s community involvement officer, was named the 2020 […]
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Easter Egg Hunt Fun in 2021!
Have some Easter fun at home with these virtual egg hunts! Social […]
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Come on down to 501 Washington Street!
We’re now open at 501 Washington St! This new location is a […]
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Holiday Giving Program Results for 2020
It truly has been a season of giving for our amazingly gracious […]
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Creative Ways to Celebrate the Holidays in 2020
Although we might not get to see our extended families in person […]
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Safely Celebrate Small Business Saturday
The COVID-19 pandemic has created challenges for everyone. With so much Pandemic […]
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A Letter From Our President: Downtown Columbus Branch Update
To Our Loyal Members, We have some exciting news to share! We’re […]
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Holiday Giving Program Starts Black Friday
The Holiday Giving Program started 7 years ago and has helped over […]
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Team Members Nominate 27 Non-Profits to Receive $2,000 Grants
Several non-profit organizations throughout the communities Centra serves are receiving grants from […]
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Explore Our New Corporate Headquarters Building
Virtual Tour of CCHQ Interior Your health and safety are our top […]
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Certificate Special to Celebrate 80 Years Together
80th Anniversary Certificate Special 4-Month | 1.80% APY* Available Monday, October 19 […]
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