RTN Federal CU Donates Handmade Blankets for "Gift of Warmth" Drive

Waltham, MA — RTN Federal Credit Union has donated dozens of handmade blankets and $250 towards the purchase of blankets, clothing and pajamas to the Massachusetts Coalition for the Homeless’ A Bed for Every Child Program. This effort is part of the Gift of Warmth Blanket and Clothing Drive that is coordinated each winter by the Cooperative Credit Union Association (CCUA).

The blankets for infants and children were knitted by volunteers from Blankets 4 Kids, a knitting, quilting and sewing group from the Amesbury Senior Community Center, specifically for this annual drive. The generous volunteers have made and donated blankets for the past several years for RTN to give to the Coalition during the winter blanket drive.

“We are so glad to be able to help children in need stay warm this winter with blankets made by hand and with love by the wonderful Amesbury Senior Center volunteers,” says Michael Menas, RTN Amesbury Branch Manager.

Helping homeless teens, families, and individuals is a central focus of RTN’s fundraising and community efforts. RTN and credit unions throughout Massachusetts participate in the CCUA’s annual blanket drive to help those in need stay warm, particularly during the winter months.

RTN is a member-owned, not-for-profit financial cooperative committed to helping members achieve financial well-being through quality products and personalized service. Founded in 1945, RTN is one of the largest credit unions in Massachusetts, with over $1 billion in assets, nearly 50,000 members and 15 branches. RTN Federal Credit Union serves more than 1,100 employer groups including two major employers in Massachusetts – Raytheon Technologies and Brigham and Women’s Hospital.