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September 10, 2015Community Resource Federal Credit Union Donates Over 100 Backpacks and School Supplies to Local Children
On September 3, Community Resource Federal Credit Union employees delivered backpacks filled with school supplies to over 100 students in the Arbor Hill and Sheridan Hollow neighborhoods. The backpacks were filled with paper, notebooks, pencils, pens, crayons, folders and other necessary supplies that a child would need to begin the school year. This is the fourth year the credit union has participated in the backpack drive with Interfaith Partnership for the Homeless, providing school supplies to underprivileged children.
“The backpack drive is one of our favorite initiatives,” stated Terry Langlois, CEO for the Credit Union. “We love seeing the faces of the children as they receive all their new school supplies. We are committed to helping the communities we serve and the backpack initiative is one part of our mission of giving back.”
This year was extra special as Bryan Wilgocki, Josh Heller and Jim Benjamin, staff employees for The Albany Devils, were on hand to help distribute the backpacks. Bagged lunches were provided in part by the Credit Union, The Albany Devils and The Spotlight Newspapers. Television personality Chris Silveri also donated his time to this worthy event.
The Credit Union has a long history of supporting charitable community organizations such as Interfaith Partnership for the Homeless, The Mohawk-Hudson Humane Society and Grassroots Givers. Community Resource Community FCU is dedicated to continuing the philosophy of “People Helping People”.
About Community Resource Federal Credit Union
Community Resource Federal Credit Union (CRFCU) is a not-for-profit financial cooperative whose goal is to be a secure, professional, full-service financial institution that provides high quality services at competitive rates. CRFCU is a community chartered credit union. Anyone who lives, works, worships or attends school in Albany County may become a member. Immediate family members are also eligible for membership. For more information call 518-783-2211 or visit communityresource.coop.
Interfaith Partnership for the Homeless
The mission of Interfaith Partnership for the Homeless is to address the needs of the homeless and low-income community by providing a continuum of services to encourage self-sufficiency, empowerment, and stability. The shelter is located at 176 Sheridan Ave., Albany and can be reached by calling 518-434-8021.
