Freedom Credit Union Accepting Donations for Food Bank of Western Massachusetts
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SPRINGFIELD Freedom Credit Union is collecting cash donations at its 11 branches throughout the region to benefit the Food Bank of Western Massachusetts, which leads the fight against food insecurity throughout Hampden, Hampshire, Franklin, and Berkshire counties. Donations will be accepted through Saturday, July 31.
“Food insecurity is more prevalent than you might expect,” Freedom Credit Union President Glenn Welch said. “More than 100,000 people across the region’s four counties are in need of support, especially as we all continue to recover from the COVID-19 pandemic. As an institution, we are proud to raise awareness and funds to help the Food Bank provide for those in need.”
Business Briefs: April 23, 2021
After a month-long fundraiser in March, Freedom Credit Union President Glenn Welch and Vice President of Retail Administration Kara Herman present a check for 1,736 to benefit the Foundation for TJO Animals in Springfield and the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office Regional Dog Shelter in Turners Falls. Contributed photo/Market Mentors
Published: 4/22/2021 2:27:12 PM
Freedom Credit Union raises $1,736 for animal shelters
SPRINGFIELD Freedom Credit Union raised $1,736 at its 11 Western Massachusetts branches to benefit the Foundation for TJO Animals in Springfield and the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office Regional Dog Shelter in Turners Falls.
“As a member-owned institution, we do our best to support organizations that are near and dear to our members’ hearts, and it’s obvious by this outpouring of support that we have a lot of animal lovers in our community,” Freedom Credit Union President Glenn Welch said in a press release. “We wer
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Freedom Credit Union nets nearly $59K for training
SPRINGFIELD Freedom Credit Union was awarded a $58,800 Workforce Training Fund Program grant from the state Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development that will allow it to train 29 workers by 2023.
“We were thrilled to learn that our grant application was successful,” Freedom Credit Union President Glenn Welch said in a press release. “Ongoing training and learning opportunities allow our staff to increase their expertise and grow in their careers. Not only does this benefit our employees, business and members, but our whole community.”
Freedom Credit Union has branches across Western Massachusetts, including in Greenfield and Turners Falls.