SANTA FE, New Mexico, September 20, 2016Del Norte Credit Union (DNCU), Northern �New Mexicos hometown financial cooperative, supports many worthy causes in New �Mexico and takes its self-directed value statement "improving lives" to heart. �From �September 26 to October 31 DNCUs Second Annual Toasty Coats for Tots and Teens, a �coat drive to benefit SFPS Adelante, a critical program that provides services for children �who are experiencing homelessness in Santa Fe, will take place in the three Santa Fe �DNCU branches: 3286 Cerrillos Rd., 403 West Cordova Rd., and 510 North Guadalupe. � � "The response from our members and staff last year was heartwarming, and we �anticipate a healthy reaction again on behalf of this worthy cause. A warm winter coat is �a necessity and every child, especially those living with difficult circumstances, deserves �one." says DNCU CEO/President Chuck Valenti. DNCU is asking staff, members, and �guests to please donate new or gently used winter coats during this time to help. �Requested coat sizes: �childrens 5-18 and teens S-L. � �According to SFPS Adelante, more than 1,700 children and teens find themselves �involved in a homeless situation in Santa Fe County. �"Children and youth from SFPS �Adelante Program are so appreciative when they know that someone in their �community cares enough to donate a nice coat for the winter weather. Their eyes light �up when they see their new colorful, warm jacket!" says Gaile Herling, program �coordination, SFPS Adelante. � � �About Del Norte Credit Union �Chartered in 1954, Del Norte Credit Union is dedicated to helping its members achieve �their financial goals by being a trusted source of unbiased financial advice. Today DNCU �serves more than 45,000 members throughout New Mexico. � �About SFPS Adelante Program �Founded in 2003, SFPS Adelante today identifies and serves more than 1,700 students �and siblings experiencing homelessness every year. SFPS Adelante is a program of Santa �Fe Public Schools and a fiscal project of Santa Fe Partners in Education Foundation.
