American Eagle funds veteran caregiver retreat with $3,000 donation to Easterseals Veterans Rally Point program
EAST HARTFORD, CT (February 2, 2024) — American Eagle Financial Credit Union (AEFCU) and the Easterseals Veterans Rally Point program continue a decades-long partnership that helps provide programs and caregiver retreats for the families of active military, National Guard, Reserve and Veterans.
“Everyone needs time to rest and recharge, especially those caring for others,” said Howard Brady, President & CEO of American Eagle Financial Credit Union. “That is why we are proud to help Easterseals care for veterans by supporting their caregivers and saluting the enormous responsibility these caregivers selflessly shoulder to help those who serve our nation.”
The retreat includes wellness workshops, yoga and meditation and self-care crafts and techniques.
“We are truly grateful for American Eagle Financial Credit Union’s ongoing and generous support of our life-changing Veteran and Military Family programs at Easterseals,” said Wendy L. Archer Vice President of Marketing & Philanthropy at Easterseals Capital Region & Eastern Connecticut. “Thank you for making our Easterseals a charity of choice.”
The Easterseals Veterans Rally Point Center of Excellence offers several programs and resources that support and care for active military, National Guard, Reserve, Veterans, their families and caregivers. Programs include VA benefits consultation, case management, behavioral health services, employment and resume assistance, computer center access, educational and job skill training, financial assessment and coaching, clothing closet and food pantry access, peer meet-up, access to fitness center for individuals and caregivers, a wellness studio (with yoga and meditation) and a maker space.
You can learn more about Easterseals Veterans Rally Point and how you can support their mission by visiting veteransrallypoint.com.
Crafting/Using Lavender from Easterseals Garden to make Self Care Aromatherapy Kits as part of the Caregiver Retreat.
Yoga and Meditation at Caregiver Retreat hosted by Easterseals
American Eagle Financial Credit Union changes the lives of local veterans with a $3,000 donation to support the Easterseals Veterans Rally Point program.
“We are truly grateful for AEFCU’s ongoing and generous support of our life-changing Veteran and Military Family programs at Easterseals. Thank you for making our Easterseals a charity of choice,” said Wendy L. Archer.
The funds will support resources associated with employment, education and overall wellness for veterans in the community.
Pictured Left to Right: Colleen Boccaccio, Marketing & Events Specialist, American Eagle Financial Credit Union and Wendy L. Archer, MBA, Vice President Marketing & Philanthropy, Easterseals Capital Region & Eastern Connecticut.
About American Eagle Financial Credit Union (AEFCU)
Established in 1935, American Eagle Financial Credit Union (AEFCU) is a full-service credit union offering checking and savings accounts, credit cards, auto loans, mortgages, business accounts and more. American Eagle offers banking online, through its mobile app, or at one of its 14 branches located in Connecticut. AEFCU has more than 180,000 members, over $2.5 billion in assets, and offers banking services to anyone who lives, works, attends school, or worships in Hartford, Middlesex, Tolland, and New Haven County in Connecticut, and Hampden County in Massachusetts. For more information about American Eagle Financial Credit Union, visit www.americaneagle.org.
