Credit Union Supports Quality of Life on Air Force Base

April 24, 2014
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AFFN Matching Grant Hanscom QOLHanscom AFB, Mass.� Hanscom FCU recently presented a $1,500 donation to the 66th Air Base Groups Quality of Life program. The funds were provided by the Armed Forces Financial Network to match funds presented to the group by the credit union last fall. This is the tenth straight year the AFFNs Matching Grant Program has added value to Hanscom FCUs award, which recognizes volunteer groups that serve Hanscom FCUs� membership base. Relying entirely on fundraising and donations, the 66th ABGs Quality of Life program supports countless programs on Hanscom Air Force Base, including Hanscom Heroes Memorial Park, numerous awards presentations, the Air Force Birthday Ball, the Hanscom Heroes Homecoming Parade and the Heritage of Freedom speaker series. "The 66th Air Base Group knows what it means to everyone on the base to be part of the Hanscom Air Force Base Community, and the work of its Quality of Life Program is the best proof of that," said Chairman of the Board Paul Marotta. "We were proud to be able to support their endless efforts with the Board Memorial Award, and grateful to the AFFN for doubling it." Hanscom Federal Credit Union, headquartered at Hanscom Air Force Base, Mass., serves 52,049 members across the country and overseas through 17 branches, over 100,000 service centers and surcharge-free ATMs, 24-hour telephone service and a web-based branch. The credit union holds over $1 billion in assets. Hanscom FCU offers members an array of products and services, including free checking and savings accounts, consumer loans and credit cards, investment and insurance services, and mortgages for primary, secondary, and investment properties. Photo caption: Hanscom FCU Chairman of the Board Paul Marotta, front row, fourth from right, presents a $1,500 grant to Hanscom AFB Senior Enlisted Advisor, Chief Master Sgt. Craig Poling, right, and 66th Air Base Group Commander Col. Lester Weilacher, left. The grant supports the Hanscom AFB Quality of Life program, headed by Chief Master Sgt. Bobby Jacques (Ret.), front row, second from right.
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