Credit Union Collects Food Donations in Celebration of Credit Union Day

October 31, 2014
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CaptureEnfield, CT The Tobacco Valley Teachers Federal Credit Union (TVTFCU) in Enfield recently celebrated International Credit Union Day. Credit union members around the world celebrate this event to commemorate the credit union movements impact and achievements. Credit unions are not-for-profit financial cooperatives that provide an effective and viable alternative to for-profit financial institutions for more than 200 million members in 103 countries worldwide. They exist to serve their members, providing a safe place to save money and access affordable loans. TVTFCU celebrated by providing refreshments, give-a-ways and prizes. A Liberty Mutual Insurance representative was on hand to provide information regarding insurance plans and member discounts. The credit union also offered "TVTFCU Days at Costco" where TVTFCU members could visit Costco in Enfield even if they did not have a Costco membership. Non-perishable food donations were accepted to benefit the Enfield Loaves and Fishes in Enfield. Donations will continue to be accepted through November 14. "We enjoy celebrating Credit Union Day with our members. This is a day to show appreciation for our members as well as remember all the benefits the credit union movement has provided to individuals world-wide. It is also a day to recognize the hard work of our staff and volunteer board members," said Myrijam Meserve, Manager/CEO for the Tobacco Valley Teachers Federal Credit Union. To learn more about the benefits of credit unions visit www.asmarterchoice.org The Tobacco Valley Teachers Federal Credit Union located at 182 South Road in Enfield, Connecticut opened in 1936 and continues to offer a variety of services to its members, including savings and checking accounts, loans, online services and more.� Membership is open to all public and non-public school employees who work in the towns of Enfield, East Windsor, Windsor, Windsor Locks, Suffield and Somers, Connecticut, Enrico Fermi High School students, Enfield High School students, employees of Community Health Resources and employees, commissioners and volunteers of the Enfield Fire Department. Plus, spouses of persons who died while within the field of membership of this credit union, persons retired as pensioners or annuitants from the above employment, members of their immediate families and organizations of such persons.  
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