Keesler Federal Credit Union recently donated supplies to aid homeless veterans throughout Mississippi. The donation was made to 5th Squad, an organization that assists veterans in Mississippi with immediate and life-sustaining resources.
Keesler Federal donated 650 rolling duffle bags containing night-lights, dental kits, and notebooks. 5th Squad will use the bags in combination with other donations for homeless veterans. Donations were also made directly to the Mississippi Gulf Coast VA program.
5th Squad partners directly with the Veterans Administration through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s program for Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing (HUD-VASH) to assist veterans who are facing homelessness or who suffer from shelter/home insecurity. Through support and donations, 5th Squad provides essential support for individuals facing poverty, dangerous living conditions and an increased risk of suicide.
“Keesler Federal has deep military roots, so it’s very important to us to support veterans through organizations such as 5th Squad,” said Andy Swoger, Keesler Federal CEO and President. “Individuals who have served our country deserve our thanks and support, and this is especially true for those struggling to meet basic needs.”
The support for 5th Squad is part of Keesler Federal’s Community Giveback program. The Biloxi-based credit union also supports such organizations as Make-A-Wish, CASA (foster child support), Backpacks for Bright Futures (school supplies for kindergarteners), First Responder of the Year recognition, and Eagles Under the Oaks charity golf tournament (Combat Wounded Veterans of South Mississippi).
About Keesler Federal
Established in 1947 in Biloxi, Keesler Federal is the largest credit union headquartered in Mississippi, with more than 380,000 members and $5 billion in assets. Named by Newsweek in 2025 as one of the best credit unions in America for the third consecutive year, the not-for-profit cooperative more than 50 branches in Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, and the UK. Keesler Federal membership is available to anyone who lives, works, worships, or attends school within its service areas. For more information, visit KFCU.org and follow us on Facebook, Instagram, X (Twitter), LinkedIn and YouTube.
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T. Bradley Keith, Director of Public Relations & Communications
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