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    <title>Community News</title>
    <link>https://www.senatefederal.org/connect/community/community-news-blog</link>
    <description>Explore Senate Federal Credit Union Corner to see community event highlights, volunteer efforts, member engagement, and stories from across the communities we serve.</description>
    <language>en</language>
    <pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 18:38:43 GMT</pubDate>
    <dc:date>2026-08-20T18:38:43Z</dc:date>
    <dc:language>en</dc:language>
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      <title>2026 National Night Out  | USSFCU | Washington, D.C. - Alexandria VA - Bethesda, MD</title>
      <link>https://www.senatefederal.org/connect/community/community-news-blog/2026-national-night-out</link>
      <description>&lt;div class="hs-featured-image-wrapper"&gt; 
 &lt;a href="https://www.senatefederal.org/connect/community/community-news-blog/2026-national-night-out" title="" class="hs-featured-image-link"&gt; &lt;img src="https://www.senatefederal.org/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/postImage-Aug-20-2026-06-35-07-9655-PM.png" alt="2026 National Night Out  | USSFCU | Washington, D.C. - Alexandria VA - Bethesda, MD" class="hs-featured-image" style="width:auto !important; max-width:50%; float:left; margin:0 15px 15px 0;"&gt; &lt;/a&gt; 
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&lt;p&gt;USSFCU was proud to join the Del Ray community at Pat Miller Square for National Night Out, where we set up our popsicle station to help neighbors cool off while showing our appreciation for the dedicated professionals who keep our community safe. The event was a wonderful success, bringing residents together to connect with one another and with our local heroes. We extend our gratitude to the law enforcement officers, firefighters, and emergency medical personnel who serve and protect us every day. Your commitment and bravery do not go unnoticed.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
      <content:encoded>&lt;div class="hs-featured-image-wrapper"&gt; 
 &lt;a href="https://www.senatefederal.org/connect/community/community-news-blog/2026-national-night-out" title="" class="hs-featured-image-link"&gt; &lt;img src="https://www.senatefederal.org/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/postImage-Aug-20-2026-06-35-07-9655-PM.png" alt="2026 National Night Out  | USSFCU | Washington, D.C. - Alexandria VA - Bethesda, MD" class="hs-featured-image" style="width:auto !important; max-width:50%; float:left; margin:0 15px 15px 0;"&gt; &lt;/a&gt; 
&lt;/div&gt; 
&lt;p&gt;USSFCU was proud to join the Del Ray community at Pat Miller Square for National Night Out, where we set up our popsicle station to help neighbors cool off while showing our appreciation for the dedicated professionals who keep our community safe. The event was a wonderful success, bringing residents together to connect with one another and with our local heroes. We extend our gratitude to the law enforcement officers, firefighters, and emergency medical personnel who serve and protect us every day. Your commitment and bravery do not go unnoticed.&lt;/p&gt;  
&lt;img src="https://track.hubspot.com/__ptq.gif?a=46375530&amp;amp;k=14&amp;amp;r=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.senatefederal.org%2Fconnect%2Fcommunity%2Fcommunity-news-blog%2F2026-national-night-out&amp;amp;bu=https%253A%252F%252Fwww.senatefederal.org%252Fconnect%252Fcommunity%252Fcommunity-news-blog&amp;amp;bvt=rss" alt="" width="1" height="1" style="min-height:1px!important;width:1px!important;border-width:0!important;margin-top:0!important;margin-bottom:0!important;margin-right:0!important;margin-left:0!important;padding-top:0!important;padding-bottom:0!important;padding-right:0!important;padding-left:0!important; "&gt;</content:encoded>
      <pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 04:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>https://www.senatefederal.org/connect/community/community-news-blog/2026-national-night-out</guid>
      <dc:date>2026-08-07T04:00:00Z</dc:date>
      <dc:creator>Admin</dc:creator>
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      <title>2026 Year One Senate Presentation | USSFCU | Washington, D.C. - Alexandria VA - Bethesda, MD</title>
      <link>https://www.senatefederal.org/connect/community/community-news-blog/2026-year-one-senate-presentation</link>
      <description>&lt;div class="hs-featured-image-wrapper"&gt; 
 &lt;a href="https://www.senatefederal.org/connect/community/community-news-blog/2026-year-one-senate-presentation" title="" class="hs-featured-image-link"&gt; &lt;img src="https://www.senatefederal.org/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/postImage-Aug-20-2026-06-36-51-2931-PM.png" alt="2026 Year One Senate Presentation | USSFCU | Washington, D.C. - Alexandria VA - Bethesda, MD" class="hs-featured-image" style="width:auto !important; max-width:50%; float:left; margin:0 15px 15px 0;"&gt; &lt;/a&gt; 
&lt;/div&gt; 
&lt;p&gt;The United States Senate Federal Credit Union is proud to have hosted its yearly presentation for Senate staff who have completed their first year on Capitol Hill. This annual tradition reflects USSFCU's ongoing commitment to supporting and engaging with the dedicated individuals who keep the Senate running smoothly. Attendees had the opportunity to learn more about the credit union's products and services, ask questions, and connect with team members in a welcoming environment. Congratulations to all the staff members who reached this exciting milestone—we're honored to be part of your Capitol Hill journey.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
      <content:encoded>&lt;div class="hs-featured-image-wrapper"&gt; 
 &lt;a href="https://www.senatefederal.org/connect/community/community-news-blog/2026-year-one-senate-presentation" title="" class="hs-featured-image-link"&gt; &lt;img src="https://www.senatefederal.org/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/postImage-Aug-20-2026-06-36-51-2931-PM.png" alt="2026 Year One Senate Presentation | USSFCU | Washington, D.C. - Alexandria VA - Bethesda, MD" class="hs-featured-image" style="width:auto !important; max-width:50%; float:left; margin:0 15px 15px 0;"&gt; &lt;/a&gt; 
&lt;/div&gt; 
&lt;p&gt;The United States Senate Federal Credit Union is proud to have hosted its yearly presentation for Senate staff who have completed their first year on Capitol Hill. This annual tradition reflects USSFCU's ongoing commitment to supporting and engaging with the dedicated individuals who keep the Senate running smoothly. Attendees had the opportunity to learn more about the credit union's products and services, ask questions, and connect with team members in a welcoming environment. Congratulations to all the staff members who reached this exciting milestone—we're honored to be part of your Capitol Hill journey.&lt;/p&gt;  
&lt;img src="https://track.hubspot.com/__ptq.gif?a=46375530&amp;amp;k=14&amp;amp;r=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.senatefederal.org%2Fconnect%2Fcommunity%2Fcommunity-news-blog%2F2026-year-one-senate-presentation&amp;amp;bu=https%253A%252F%252Fwww.senatefederal.org%252Fconnect%252Fcommunity%252Fcommunity-news-blog&amp;amp;bvt=rss" alt="" width="1" height="1" style="min-height:1px!important;width:1px!important;border-width:0!important;margin-top:0!important;margin-bottom:0!important;margin-right:0!important;margin-left:0!important;padding-top:0!important;padding-bottom:0!important;padding-right:0!important;padding-left:0!important; "&gt;</content:encoded>
      <pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 04:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>https://www.senatefederal.org/connect/community/community-news-blog/2026-year-one-senate-presentation</guid>
      <dc:date>2026-07-29T04:00:00Z</dc:date>
      <dc:creator>Admin</dc:creator>
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    <item>
      <title>2026 Senate Wellness Fair | USSFCU | Washington, D.C. - Alexandria VA - Bethesda, MD</title>
      <link>https://www.senatefederal.org/connect/community/community-news-blog/2026-senate-wellness-fair</link>
      <description>&lt;div class="hs-featured-image-wrapper"&gt; 
 &lt;a href="https://www.senatefederal.org/connect/community/community-news-blog/2026-senate-wellness-fair" title="" class="hs-featured-image-link"&gt; &lt;img src="https://www.senatefederal.org/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/postImage-Aug-20-2026-06-35-33-0692-PM.png" alt="2026 Senate Wellness Fair | USSFCU | Washington, D.C. - Alexandria VA - Bethesda, MD" class="hs-featured-image" style="width:auto !important; max-width:50%; float:left; margin:0 15px 15px 0;"&gt; &lt;/a&gt; 
&lt;/div&gt; 
&lt;p&gt;The United States Senate Federal Credit Union was proud to participate in the Senate Wellness Fair, an event that recognized wellness as a holistic journey spanning mental health, physical health, and financial stability. We believe that financial wellness is a vital component of overall well-being, as financial security provides the peace of mind and stability needed to thrive in all other areas of life. By engaging with Senate staff and sharing information about our products and services, we reinforced our commitment to supporting the financial well-being of the Senate community, helping individuals build a strong foundation for a balanced and fulfilling life.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
      <content:encoded>&lt;div class="hs-featured-image-wrapper"&gt; 
 &lt;a href="https://www.senatefederal.org/connect/community/community-news-blog/2026-senate-wellness-fair" title="" class="hs-featured-image-link"&gt; &lt;img src="https://www.senatefederal.org/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/postImage-Aug-20-2026-06-35-33-0692-PM.png" alt="2026 Senate Wellness Fair | USSFCU | Washington, D.C. - Alexandria VA - Bethesda, MD" class="hs-featured-image" style="width:auto !important; max-width:50%; float:left; margin:0 15px 15px 0;"&gt; &lt;/a&gt; 
&lt;/div&gt; 
&lt;p&gt;The United States Senate Federal Credit Union was proud to participate in the Senate Wellness Fair, an event that recognized wellness as a holistic journey spanning mental health, physical health, and financial stability. We believe that financial wellness is a vital component of overall well-being, as financial security provides the peace of mind and stability needed to thrive in all other areas of life. By engaging with Senate staff and sharing information about our products and services, we reinforced our commitment to supporting the financial well-being of the Senate community, helping individuals build a strong foundation for a balanced and fulfilling life.&lt;/p&gt;  
&lt;img src="https://track.hubspot.com/__ptq.gif?a=46375530&amp;amp;k=14&amp;amp;r=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.senatefederal.org%2Fconnect%2Fcommunity%2Fcommunity-news-blog%2F2026-senate-wellness-fair&amp;amp;bu=https%253A%252F%252Fwww.senatefederal.org%252Fconnect%252Fcommunity%252Fcommunity-news-blog&amp;amp;bvt=rss" alt="" width="1" height="1" style="min-height:1px!important;width:1px!important;border-width:0!important;margin-top:0!important;margin-bottom:0!important;margin-right:0!important;margin-left:0!important;padding-top:0!important;padding-bottom:0!important;padding-right:0!important;padding-left:0!important; "&gt;</content:encoded>
      <pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 04:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>https://www.senatefederal.org/connect/community/community-news-blog/2026-senate-wellness-fair</guid>
      <dc:date>2026-07-22T04:00:00Z</dc:date>
      <dc:creator>Admin</dc:creator>
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    <item>
      <title>2026 Cherry Blossom Run - Capitol Hill Competition Winners | USSFCU | Washington, D.C. - Alexandria VA - Bethesda, MD</title>
      <link>https://www.senatefederal.org/connect/community/community-news-blog/2026-cherry-blossom-run-capitol-hill-competition-winners</link>
      <description>&lt;div class="hs-featured-image-wrapper"&gt; 
 &lt;a href="https://www.senatefederal.org/connect/community/community-news-blog/2026-cherry-blossom-run-capitol-hill-competition-winners" title="" class="hs-featured-image-link"&gt; &lt;img src="https://www.senatefederal.org/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/postImage-Aug-20-2026-06-36-59-6048-PM.png" alt="2026 Cherry Blossom Run - Capitol Hill Competition Winners | USSFCU | Washington, D.C. - Alexandria VA - Bethesda, MD" class="hs-featured-image" style="width:auto !important; max-width:50%; float:left; margin:0 15px 15px 0;"&gt; &lt;/a&gt; 
&lt;/div&gt; 
&lt;p style="text-align: center;"&gt;&lt;em&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;br&gt;1st Place&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
      <content:encoded>&lt;div class="hs-featured-image-wrapper"&gt; 
 &lt;a href="https://www.senatefederal.org/connect/community/community-news-blog/2026-cherry-blossom-run-capitol-hill-competition-winners" title="" class="hs-featured-image-link"&gt; &lt;img src="https://www.senatefederal.org/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/postImage-Aug-20-2026-06-36-59-6048-PM.png" alt="2026 Cherry Blossom Run - Capitol Hill Competition Winners | USSFCU | Washington, D.C. - Alexandria VA - Bethesda, MD" class="hs-featured-image" style="width:auto !important; max-width:50%; float:left; margin:0 15px 15px 0;"&gt; &lt;/a&gt; 
&lt;/div&gt; 
&lt;p style="text-align: center;"&gt;&lt;em&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;br&gt;1st Place&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;  
&lt;img src="https://track.hubspot.com/__ptq.gif?a=46375530&amp;amp;k=14&amp;amp;r=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.senatefederal.org%2Fconnect%2Fcommunity%2Fcommunity-news-blog%2F2026-cherry-blossom-run-capitol-hill-competition-winners&amp;amp;bu=https%253A%252F%252Fwww.senatefederal.org%252Fconnect%252Fcommunity%252Fcommunity-news-blog&amp;amp;bvt=rss" alt="" width="1" height="1" style="min-height:1px!important;width:1px!important;border-width:0!important;margin-top:0!important;margin-bottom:0!important;margin-right:0!important;margin-left:0!important;padding-top:0!important;padding-bottom:0!important;padding-right:0!important;padding-left:0!important; "&gt;</content:encoded>
      <pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 04:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>https://www.senatefederal.org/connect/community/community-news-blog/2026-cherry-blossom-run-capitol-hill-competition-winners</guid>
      <dc:date>2026-07-14T04:00:00Z</dc:date>
      <dc:creator>Admin</dc:creator>
    </item>
    <item>
      <title>Capitol Police Visit | USSFCU | Washington, D.C. - Alexandria VA - Bethesda, MD</title>
      <link>https://www.senatefederal.org/connect/community/community-news-blog/capitol-police-visit</link>
      <description>&lt;div class="hs-featured-image-wrapper"&gt; 
 &lt;a href="https://www.senatefederal.org/connect/community/community-news-blog/capitol-police-visit" title="" class="hs-featured-image-link"&gt; &lt;img src="https://www.senatefederal.org/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/postImage-Aug-20-2026-06-35-46-1871-PM.png" alt="Capitol Police Visit | USSFCU | Washington, D.C. - Alexandria VA - Bethesda, MD" class="hs-featured-image" style="width:auto !important; max-width:50%; float:left; margin:0 15px 15px 0;"&gt; &lt;/a&gt; 
&lt;/div&gt; 
&lt;p&gt;At USSFCU, we take pride in building strong relationships with our Core Selective Employee Groups, and that commitment extends to the dedicated men and women of Capitol Police. We were honored to show our appreciation by providing lunch to their hard-working back office staff, recognizing everything they do to keep us safe and support the essential functions of Congress. This gesture is just one of the ways we strive to give back to those who serve our community every day.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
      <content:encoded>&lt;div class="hs-featured-image-wrapper"&gt; 
 &lt;a href="https://www.senatefederal.org/connect/community/community-news-blog/capitol-police-visit" title="" class="hs-featured-image-link"&gt; &lt;img src="https://www.senatefederal.org/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/postImage-Aug-20-2026-06-35-46-1871-PM.png" alt="Capitol Police Visit | USSFCU | Washington, D.C. - Alexandria VA - Bethesda, MD" class="hs-featured-image" style="width:auto !important; max-width:50%; float:left; margin:0 15px 15px 0;"&gt; &lt;/a&gt; 
&lt;/div&gt; 
&lt;p&gt;At USSFCU, we take pride in building strong relationships with our Core Selective Employee Groups, and that commitment extends to the dedicated men and women of Capitol Police. We were honored to show our appreciation by providing lunch to their hard-working back office staff, recognizing everything they do to keep us safe and support the essential functions of Congress. This gesture is just one of the ways we strive to give back to those who serve our community every day.&lt;/p&gt;  
&lt;img src="https://track.hubspot.com/__ptq.gif?a=46375530&amp;amp;k=14&amp;amp;r=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.senatefederal.org%2Fconnect%2Fcommunity%2Fcommunity-news-blog%2Fcapitol-police-visit&amp;amp;bu=https%253A%252F%252Fwww.senatefederal.org%252Fconnect%252Fcommunity%252Fcommunity-news-blog&amp;amp;bvt=rss" alt="" width="1" height="1" style="min-height:1px!important;width:1px!important;border-width:0!important;margin-top:0!important;margin-bottom:0!important;margin-right:0!important;margin-left:0!important;padding-top:0!important;padding-bottom:0!important;padding-right:0!important;padding-left:0!important; "&gt;</content:encoded>
      <pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 04:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>https://www.senatefederal.org/connect/community/community-news-blog/capitol-police-visit</guid>
      <dc:date>2026-07-14T04:00:00Z</dc:date>
      <dc:creator>Admin</dc:creator>
    </item>
    <item>
      <title>ALX Community Cookout Series - Casa Chirilagua | USSFCU | Washington, D.C. - Alexandria VA - Bethesda, MD</title>
      <link>https://www.senatefederal.org/connect/community/community-news-blog/alx-community-cookout-series-casa-chirilagua</link>
      <description>&lt;div class="hs-featured-image-wrapper"&gt; 
 &lt;a href="https://www.senatefederal.org/connect/community/community-news-blog/alx-community-cookout-series-casa-chirilagua" title="" class="hs-featured-image-link"&gt; &lt;img src="https://www.senatefederal.org/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/postImage-Aug-20-2026-06-36-36-6092-PM.jpg" alt="ALX Community Cookout Series - Casa Chirilagua | USSFCU | Washington, D.C. - Alexandria VA - Bethesda, MD" class="hs-featured-image" style="width:auto !important; max-width:50%; float:left; margin:0 15px 15px 0;"&gt; &lt;/a&gt; 
&lt;/div&gt; 
&lt;p&gt;At USSFCU, community involvement is at the heart of what we do. Our team was thrilled to once again be part of the Alexandria Community Cookout Series, this time at Casa Chirilagua. It was a wonderful opportunity to connect with residents, share information about our services, and reinforce our commitment to being an active and supportive member of the Alexandria community. Events like these allow us to build genuine relationships beyond traditional banking, and we can't wait to continue making meaningful connections at future cookouts.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
      <content:encoded>&lt;div class="hs-featured-image-wrapper"&gt; 
 &lt;a href="https://www.senatefederal.org/connect/community/community-news-blog/alx-community-cookout-series-casa-chirilagua" title="" class="hs-featured-image-link"&gt; &lt;img src="https://www.senatefederal.org/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/postImage-Aug-20-2026-06-36-36-6092-PM.jpg" alt="ALX Community Cookout Series - Casa Chirilagua | USSFCU | Washington, D.C. - Alexandria VA - Bethesda, MD" class="hs-featured-image" style="width:auto !important; max-width:50%; float:left; margin:0 15px 15px 0;"&gt; &lt;/a&gt; 
&lt;/div&gt; 
&lt;p&gt;At USSFCU, community involvement is at the heart of what we do. Our team was thrilled to once again be part of the Alexandria Community Cookout Series, this time at Casa Chirilagua. It was a wonderful opportunity to connect with residents, share information about our services, and reinforce our commitment to being an active and supportive member of the Alexandria community. Events like these allow us to build genuine relationships beyond traditional banking, and we can't wait to continue making meaningful connections at future cookouts.&lt;/p&gt;  
&lt;img src="https://track.hubspot.com/__ptq.gif?a=46375530&amp;amp;k=14&amp;amp;r=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.senatefederal.org%2Fconnect%2Fcommunity%2Fcommunity-news-blog%2Falx-community-cookout-series-casa-chirilagua&amp;amp;bu=https%253A%252F%252Fwww.senatefederal.org%252Fconnect%252Fcommunity%252Fcommunity-news-blog&amp;amp;bvt=rss" alt="" width="1" height="1" style="min-height:1px!important;width:1px!important;border-width:0!important;margin-top:0!important;margin-bottom:0!important;margin-right:0!important;margin-left:0!important;padding-top:0!important;padding-bottom:0!important;padding-right:0!important;padding-left:0!important; "&gt;</content:encoded>
      <pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 04:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>https://www.senatefederal.org/connect/community/community-news-blog/alx-community-cookout-series-casa-chirilagua</guid>
      <dc:date>2026-07-14T04:00:00Z</dc:date>
      <dc:creator>Admin</dc:creator>
    </item>
    <item>
      <title>USSFCU at Alexandria Community Cookouts - Andrew Adkins | USSFCU | Washington, D.C. - Alexandria VA - Bethesda, MD</title>
      <link>https://www.senatefederal.org/connect/community/community-news-blog/cooking-up-community</link>
      <description>&lt;div class="hs-featured-image-wrapper"&gt; 
 &lt;a href="https://www.senatefederal.org/connect/community/community-news-blog/cooking-up-community" title="" class="hs-featured-image-link"&gt; &lt;img src="https://www.senatefederal.org/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/postImage-Aug-20-2026-06-35-56-7748-PM.jpg" alt="USSFCU at Alexandria Community Cookouts - Andrew Adkins | USSFCU | Washington, D.C. - Alexandria VA - Bethesda, MD" class="hs-featured-image" style="width:auto !important; max-width:50%; float:left; margin:0 15px 15px 0;"&gt; &lt;/a&gt; 
&lt;/div&gt; 
&lt;p&gt;On July 17, the United States Senate Federal Credit Union (USSFCU) joined our neighbors at an Alexandria Community Cookout held at Andrew Adkins, 1200 Block of Wythe St.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
      <content:encoded>&lt;div class="hs-featured-image-wrapper"&gt; 
 &lt;a href="https://www.senatefederal.org/connect/community/community-news-blog/cooking-up-community" title="" class="hs-featured-image-link"&gt; &lt;img src="https://www.senatefederal.org/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/postImage-Aug-20-2026-06-35-56-7748-PM.jpg" alt="USSFCU at Alexandria Community Cookouts - Andrew Adkins | USSFCU | Washington, D.C. - Alexandria VA - Bethesda, MD" class="hs-featured-image" style="width:auto !important; max-width:50%; float:left; margin:0 15px 15px 0;"&gt; &lt;/a&gt; 
&lt;/div&gt; 
&lt;p&gt;On July 17, the United States Senate Federal Credit Union (USSFCU) joined our neighbors at an Alexandria Community Cookout held at Andrew Adkins, 1200 Block of Wythe St.&lt;/p&gt;  
&lt;img src="https://track.hubspot.com/__ptq.gif?a=46375530&amp;amp;k=14&amp;amp;r=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.senatefederal.org%2Fconnect%2Fcommunity%2Fcommunity-news-blog%2Fcooking-up-community&amp;amp;bu=https%253A%252F%252Fwww.senatefederal.org%252Fconnect%252Fcommunity%252Fcommunity-news-blog&amp;amp;bvt=rss" alt="" width="1" height="1" style="min-height:1px!important;width:1px!important;border-width:0!important;margin-top:0!important;margin-bottom:0!important;margin-right:0!important;margin-left:0!important;padding-top:0!important;padding-bottom:0!important;padding-right:0!important;padding-left:0!important; "&gt;</content:encoded>
      <pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 04:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>https://www.senatefederal.org/connect/community/community-news-blog/cooking-up-community</guid>
      <dc:date>2026-06-25T04:00:00Z</dc:date>
      <dc:creator>Eduardo Villanueva</dc:creator>
    </item>
    <item>
      <title>Bipartisanship and Baseball: Congressional Baseball Game 2026 | USSFCU | Washington, D.C. - Alexandria VA - Bethesda, MD</title>
      <link>https://www.senatefederal.org/connect/community/community-news-blog/bipartisanship-and-baseball-congressional-baseball-game-2026</link>
      <description>&lt;div class="hs-featured-image-wrapper"&gt; 
 &lt;a href="https://www.senatefederal.org/connect/community/community-news-blog/bipartisanship-and-baseball-congressional-baseball-game-2026" title="" class="hs-featured-image-link"&gt; &lt;img src="https://www.senatefederal.org/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/postImage-Aug-20-2026-06-37-30-2055-PM.jpg" alt="Bipartisanship and Baseball: Congressional Baseball Game 2026 | USSFCU | Washington, D.C. - Alexandria VA - Bethesda, MD" class="hs-featured-image" style="width:auto !important; max-width:50%; float:left; margin:0 15px 15px 0;"&gt; &lt;/a&gt; 
&lt;/div&gt; 
&lt;p&gt;The beloved annual bipartisan tradition, the Congressional Baseball Game, continued last night, bringing together both sides of the aisle for a day of sport, friendship, and philanthropy. Despite the threats of rain and thundering clouds, the skies cleared just in time for the gates to open and welcome a massive crowd to Nationals Park. With over 30,000 tickets sold this year, the game set another fund-raising record for the second year at $3.2 million raised through the Congressional Sports for Charity.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
      <content:encoded>&lt;div class="hs-featured-image-wrapper"&gt; 
 &lt;a href="https://www.senatefederal.org/connect/community/community-news-blog/bipartisanship-and-baseball-congressional-baseball-game-2026" title="" class="hs-featured-image-link"&gt; &lt;img src="https://www.senatefederal.org/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/postImage-Aug-20-2026-06-37-30-2055-PM.jpg" alt="Bipartisanship and Baseball: Congressional Baseball Game 2026 | USSFCU | Washington, D.C. - Alexandria VA - Bethesda, MD" class="hs-featured-image" style="width:auto !important; max-width:50%; float:left; margin:0 15px 15px 0;"&gt; &lt;/a&gt; 
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&lt;p&gt;The beloved annual bipartisan tradition, the Congressional Baseball Game, continued last night, bringing together both sides of the aisle for a day of sport, friendship, and philanthropy. Despite the threats of rain and thundering clouds, the skies cleared just in time for the gates to open and welcome a massive crowd to Nationals Park. With over 30,000 tickets sold this year, the game set another fund-raising record for the second year at $3.2 million raised through the Congressional Sports for Charity.&lt;/p&gt;  
&lt;img src="https://track.hubspot.com/__ptq.gif?a=46375530&amp;amp;k=14&amp;amp;r=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.senatefederal.org%2Fconnect%2Fcommunity%2Fcommunity-news-blog%2Fbipartisanship-and-baseball-congressional-baseball-game-2026&amp;amp;bu=https%253A%252F%252Fwww.senatefederal.org%252Fconnect%252Fcommunity%252Fcommunity-news-blog&amp;amp;bvt=rss" alt="" width="1" height="1" style="min-height:1px!important;width:1px!important;border-width:0!important;margin-top:0!important;margin-bottom:0!important;margin-right:0!important;margin-left:0!important;padding-top:0!important;padding-bottom:0!important;padding-right:0!important;padding-left:0!important; "&gt;</content:encoded>
      <pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 04:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>https://www.senatefederal.org/connect/community/community-news-blog/bipartisanship-and-baseball-congressional-baseball-game-2026</guid>
      <dc:date>2026-06-11T04:00:00Z</dc:date>
      <dc:creator>Admin</dc:creator>
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      <title>More Than Just a Game: Congressional Baseball Game &amp; Nationals Philanthropies Breakfast | USSFCU | Washington, D.C. - Alexandria VA - Bethesda, MD</title>
      <link>https://www.senatefederal.org/connect/community/community-news-blog/more-than-just-a-game-congressional-baseball-game-nationals-philanthropies-breakfast</link>
      <description>&lt;div class="hs-featured-image-wrapper"&gt; 
 &lt;a href="https://www.senatefederal.org/connect/community/community-news-blog/more-than-just-a-game-congressional-baseball-game-nationals-philanthropies-breakfast" title="" class="hs-featured-image-link"&gt; &lt;img src="https://www.senatefederal.org/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/postImage-Aug-20-2026-06-36-49-6409-PM.jpg" alt="More Than Just a Game: Congressional Baseball Game &amp;amp; Nationals Philanthropies Breakfast | USSFCU | Washington, D.C. - Alexandria VA - Bethesda, MD" class="hs-featured-image" style="width:auto !important; max-width:50%; float:left; margin:0 15px 15px 0;"&gt; &lt;/a&gt; 
&lt;/div&gt; 
&lt;p&gt;Yesterday morning, Congressional Baseball Game sponsors joined the participating Congressional Members for a networking breakfast and battle practice. The morning featured a presentation from the Nationals Philanthropies Youth Baseball Academy, one of the game's charity beneficiaries.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
      <content:encoded>&lt;div class="hs-featured-image-wrapper"&gt; 
 &lt;a href="https://www.senatefederal.org/connect/community/community-news-blog/more-than-just-a-game-congressional-baseball-game-nationals-philanthropies-breakfast" title="" class="hs-featured-image-link"&gt; &lt;img src="https://www.senatefederal.org/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/postImage-Aug-20-2026-06-36-49-6409-PM.jpg" alt="More Than Just a Game: Congressional Baseball Game &amp;amp; Nationals Philanthropies Breakfast | USSFCU | Washington, D.C. - Alexandria VA - Bethesda, MD" class="hs-featured-image" style="width:auto !important; max-width:50%; float:left; margin:0 15px 15px 0;"&gt; &lt;/a&gt; 
&lt;/div&gt; 
&lt;p&gt;Yesterday morning, Congressional Baseball Game sponsors joined the participating Congressional Members for a networking breakfast and battle practice. The morning featured a presentation from the Nationals Philanthropies Youth Baseball Academy, one of the game's charity beneficiaries.&lt;/p&gt;  
&lt;img src="https://track.hubspot.com/__ptq.gif?a=46375530&amp;amp;k=14&amp;amp;r=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.senatefederal.org%2Fconnect%2Fcommunity%2Fcommunity-news-blog%2Fmore-than-just-a-game-congressional-baseball-game-nationals-philanthropies-breakfast&amp;amp;bu=https%253A%252F%252Fwww.senatefederal.org%252Fconnect%252Fcommunity%252Fcommunity-news-blog&amp;amp;bvt=rss" alt="" width="1" height="1" style="min-height:1px!important;width:1px!important;border-width:0!important;margin-top:0!important;margin-bottom:0!important;margin-right:0!important;margin-left:0!important;padding-top:0!important;padding-bottom:0!important;padding-right:0!important;padding-left:0!important; "&gt;</content:encoded>
      <pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 04:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>https://www.senatefederal.org/connect/community/community-news-blog/more-than-just-a-game-congressional-baseball-game-nationals-philanthropies-breakfast</guid>
      <dc:date>2026-06-11T04:00:00Z</dc:date>
      <dc:creator>Admin</dc:creator>
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      <title>Zumba, Trivia, and Financial Wellness: USSFCU at the USCP Health &amp; Wellness Fair | USSFCU | Washington, D.C. - Alexandria VA - Bethesda, MD</title>
      <link>https://www.senatefederal.org/connect/community/community-news-blog/zumba-trivia-and-financial-wellness-ussfcu-at-the-uscp-health-wellness-fair</link>
      <description>&lt;div class="hs-featured-image-wrapper"&gt; 
 &lt;a href="https://www.senatefederal.org/connect/community/community-news-blog/zumba-trivia-and-financial-wellness-ussfcu-at-the-uscp-health-wellness-fair" title="" class="hs-featured-image-link"&gt; &lt;img src="https://www.senatefederal.org/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/postImage-Aug-20-2026-06-36-12-8222-PM.jpg" alt="Zumba, Trivia, and Financial Wellness: USSFCU at the USCP Health &amp;amp; Wellness Fair | USSFCU | Washington, D.C. - Alexandria VA - Bethesda, MD" class="hs-featured-image" style="width:auto !important; max-width:50%; float:left; margin:0 15px 15px 0;"&gt; &lt;/a&gt; 
&lt;/div&gt; 
&lt;p&gt;On June 5, the United States Capitol Police (USCP) hosted its annual Health &amp;amp; Wellness Fair, showcasing the comprehensive benefits available to its staff. As one of our core Select Employment Groups (SEGs), the United States Senate Federal Credit Union (USSFCU) was proud to participate and support the financial wellness of the USCP community.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
      <content:encoded>&lt;div class="hs-featured-image-wrapper"&gt; 
 &lt;a href="https://www.senatefederal.org/connect/community/community-news-blog/zumba-trivia-and-financial-wellness-ussfcu-at-the-uscp-health-wellness-fair" title="" class="hs-featured-image-link"&gt; &lt;img src="https://www.senatefederal.org/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/postImage-Aug-20-2026-06-36-12-8222-PM.jpg" alt="Zumba, Trivia, and Financial Wellness: USSFCU at the USCP Health &amp;amp; Wellness Fair | USSFCU | Washington, D.C. - Alexandria VA - Bethesda, MD" class="hs-featured-image" style="width:auto !important; max-width:50%; float:left; margin:0 15px 15px 0;"&gt; &lt;/a&gt; 
&lt;/div&gt; 
&lt;p&gt;On June 5, the United States Capitol Police (USCP) hosted its annual Health &amp;amp; Wellness Fair, showcasing the comprehensive benefits available to its staff. As one of our core Select Employment Groups (SEGs), the United States Senate Federal Credit Union (USSFCU) was proud to participate and support the financial wellness of the USCP community.&lt;/p&gt;  
&lt;img src="https://track.hubspot.com/__ptq.gif?a=46375530&amp;amp;k=14&amp;amp;r=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.senatefederal.org%2Fconnect%2Fcommunity%2Fcommunity-news-blog%2Fzumba-trivia-and-financial-wellness-ussfcu-at-the-uscp-health-wellness-fair&amp;amp;bu=https%253A%252F%252Fwww.senatefederal.org%252Fconnect%252Fcommunity%252Fcommunity-news-blog&amp;amp;bvt=rss" alt="" width="1" height="1" style="min-height:1px!important;width:1px!important;border-width:0!important;margin-top:0!important;margin-bottom:0!important;margin-right:0!important;margin-left:0!important;padding-top:0!important;padding-bottom:0!important;padding-right:0!important;padding-left:0!important; "&gt;</content:encoded>
      <pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2026 04:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>https://www.senatefederal.org/connect/community/community-news-blog/zumba-trivia-and-financial-wellness-ussfcu-at-the-uscp-health-wellness-fair</guid>
      <dc:date>2026-06-05T04:00:00Z</dc:date>
      <dc:creator>Admin</dc:creator>
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