Connex Donates over $1,500 to WorldVentures Foundation

NORTH HAVEN, Conn - Connex Credit Union recently donated more than $1,500 dollars to WorldVentures Foundation in support of the organization’s mission to help children from low-income neighborhoods develop valuable life skills. These funds were raised through Coins-for-Change, Connex’s philanthropic program that contributes more than $13,000 annually to local charitable organizations as part of the ConnexCares initiative.

Since 2010, WorldVentures Foundation has enhanced the lives of children from economically challenged communities through sustainable programs promoting health, safety and development. The organization’s flagship Dream Courts program offers an opportunity to develop essential leadership and social skills by providing a state-of-the-art outdoor space for these children to play basketball among peers with similar ambitions.

“We would like to thank Connex Credit Union for their generous donation which will be used to build a Dream Court in Bridgeport – the first of its kind in Connecticut,” said Aieshia Baldwin, director, WorldVentures foundation. “We appreciate their support of our commitment to enriching lives worldwide and creating a brighter tomorrow – one child at a time.” To learn more about WorldVentures Foundation, or to donate, please visit worldventuresfoundation.org. With the Coins-for-Change program, Connex charges a five percent fee to members, and a seven percent fee to non-members, to use its coin-cashing machines.

Each fiscal quarter, 100 percent of this money is donated to deserving organizations in the local community. Local non-profit or charitable organizations interested in participating in the “Coins-for-Change” program, are encouraged to contact Roquita Johnson at Connex Credit Union, at 1-800-CR-UNION or rjohnson@connexcu.org.

About ConnexCares: ConnexCares is Connex Credit Union’s charitable and philanthropic program. The mission through ConnexCares is to promote financial literacy, well-being and understanding to our members and the greater communities Connex serves.

About Connex Credit Union: As the Unbank, Connex Credit Union is one of Connecticut’s largest credit unions serving more than 50,000 members at 7 branches throughout greater New Haven. Headquartered in North Haven, Connecticut, Connex is a full-service member-owned credit union that offers members a full-range of financial services and products. Membership is open to anyone who lives, works, attends school or worships in New Haven, Hartford, Middlesex or Fairfield Counties. Connex Credit Union helps guide and improve members’ financial lives through the Connex Advocacy Promises: We will always work in your best interest; we will work with you to understand your goals, identify your financial needs and provide solutions to improve your life; and we will be responsive to you and make your experience simpler, faster and friendlier. It’s time to Unbank! For more information, please call 1-800-CRUNION or visit connexcu.org.