Burlington, VT – Jean Giard, President and CEO of Vermont Federal Credit Union, is pleased to announce the Credit Union has raised $30,004 for United Way.
During the months of November and December Vermont Federal Credit Union participated in the annual fundraising campaign for United Way. Funds were raised through staff pledging one-time or regular donations over the course of the next year. The total of these contributions allowed the Credit Union to exceed its goal by almost $5,000, an increase in the total donation from 2016 by $6,000.
Amanda Reid, Credit Union HR Specialist and United Way Keyperson stated, “The Credit Union has been partnering with United Way for over fifteen years. Giving back to the communities we serve is very important to us and we feel teaming up with United Way is a great way to do so, as they’ve mastered how to assess community needs and provide necessary support.”
Vermont Federal is a $500 million-plus financial institution, with six locations currently serving over 36,000 members. Members are part of a cooperative, meaning they share ownership in the Credit Union and elect a volunteer board of directors. Vermont Federal Credit Union provides membership to anyone who lives, works, worships or attends school in Chittenden, Grand Isle, Lamoille, Franklin, Washington, or Addison Counties in Vermont. Vermont Federal Credit Union is committed to providing support to the communities it serves and to make a decided difference in the lives of its members and other Vermonters. For more information about Vermont Federal Credit Union, call (888) 252-0202, visit www.vermontfederal.org, or find us on Facebook.
Vermont Federal Credit Union Staff Pictured (left to right): Jean Giard, President & CEO, Cynthia Turner, Vice President of Human Resources & United Way Keyperson, Amanda Reid, HR Specialist & United Way Keyperson
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About Vermont Federal Credit Union
Vermont Federal Credit Union is a $900 million-plus full-service, not-for-profit, cooperative financial institution that has served Vermonters for more than 70 years, with eight locations currently serving over 50,000 members. Members are part of a cooperative, meaning they share ownership in the Credit Union and elect a volunteer board of directors. Vermont Federal Credit Union provides membership to anyone who lives, works, worships, or attends school in all of Vermont. Vermont Federal Credit Union is committed to supporting its communities and helping Vermonters prosper, no matter where they may be on life’s journey. Learn more about Vermont Federal Credit Union.
Contact:
Lori Crowley
V.P. of Marketing
Vermont Federal Credit Union
80 Midas Drive
South Burlington, VT 05403
(802) 658-0225 x 1312
lcrowley@vermontfederal.org
