Hanscom AFB, Mass. (May 11, 2016) Hanscom FCU celebrated another strong year of charitable giving at its 62
nd annual meeting, held May 7 in Dedham, MA. A look back at 2015 revealed a number of programs benefitting children and teens, veterans, and the homeless.
"Once again, my hat is off to the staff, volunteers, and especially the members of Hanscom FCU. Our founding principal of People Helping People is alive and well," said Chairman of the Board Paul Marotta. "Membership in a credit union is rooted in community," he added. "Its our nature to give back wherever we can."
This year Marotta was proud to announce:
- The sponsorship of Team Hanscom FCU in the Boston Marathon. Board Member Ray Phillips ran his 17th Boston Marathon with Boston Childrens Hospital patient partner Andy Martin, Jr. Sales Manager Mike Rzeszutek ran for a second year. The team presented a check for over $50,000 for the hospital.
- The donation of 3,255 books for homeless children in the Massachusetts Credit Union Leagues statewide book drive
- Expansion of support from the Hanscom FCU Foundation, including a $100,000 donation to the Home Base Program. Home Base is a partnership of the Red Sox Foundation and Massachusetts General Hospital that supports veterans with traumatic brain injuries and post-traumatic stress disorder.
- The Foundation donated $10,000 to Crossroads for Kids, a program active in greater Boston that inspires at-risk teens to unlock their potential and make a positive impact on their community.
Hanscom Federal Credit Union, headquartered at Hanscom Air Force Base in Massachusetts, serves 65,733 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 $1.2 billion in assets.
Hanscom FCU is a nonprofit organization offering 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: (l to r): David Sprague, Hanscom FCU President/CEO; Deb Samuels, president of Crossroads for Kids; Hanscom FCU Charitable Foundation Chairman Alan Hart; students from the Crossroads program at a check presentation. The funds will assist Crossroads for Kids in providing summer camp experiences and year-round support for kids in Eastern Massachusetts.
