Hanscom FCU Presents $1,000 Matching Donation to Fisher House
April 27, 2019
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Hanscom Federal Credit Union is a purpose-driven organization based in Littleton, MA, empowering its members to achieve financial wellness. Guided by its five core values of Members First, Integrity, Teamwork, Innovation and Empathy, Hanscom FCU serves more than 100,000 members across the country.
Hanscom AFB, MA – Hanscom Federal Credit Union recently donated $1,000 worth of American Express® Gift Cheques to the VA Boston Healthcare System Fisher House in West Roxbury, MA. The donation matched a recent donation by the Armed Forces Financial Network (AFFN) made through their Thank You Card Program. The $50 gift cheques will be given to military families to help them with care, comfort, and food while they’re staying at Fisher House.
Fisher House provides military families with safe, comfortable lodging at no charge while their family member receives medical treatment through the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). “We want to assist military families through a traumatic experience,” said Paul Marotta, Hanscom FCU’s Chairman of the Board. “Fisher House offers military family members a home away from home at no cost so they don’t have to worry about paying hotel bills. We’re pleased to join with AFFN in support of a critical resource for military families in crisis.”
Currently 82 Fisher Houses can be found on 25 military installations and 34 VA medical centers. The Fisher House in West Roxbury was the 46th house to be built and dedicated. It has provided respite for thousands of families with loved ones receiving care at area medical centers.
About AFFN
AFFN was founded in 1985 at the request of the U.S. Army in support of the "Surepay" direct deposit system, to provide U.S. Military personnel (active, reserve, dependents, and retired) with access to their funds through ATM and POS terminals at or near U.S. Military bases worldwide. AFFN's mission is to increase the versatility of participating financial institutions to better serve the U.S. Military. AFFN is co-owned by the Association of Military Banks of America (AMBA) and the Defense Credit Union Council (DCUC).
About Hanscom FCU
Hanscom Federal Credit Union, headquartered at Hanscom Air Force Base, serves over 88,000 members across the country and overseas through 21 branches, over 100,000 service centers and surcharge-free ATMs, 24-hour telephone service, and a web-based branch. The credit union holds $1.3 billion in assets. Follow Hanscom FCU on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and Twitter, and check out our MoneyWisdom blog today.