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Classrooms to receive donations from Ticonderoga Federal Credit Union School Supply Drive

  • Ticonderoga Federal Credit Union Branches will accept donations from July 27 to Aug. 29
  • Donated school supplies will be distributed to students in communities surrounding Credit Union branches

TICONDEROGA, NY (July 21, 2015) — For the sixth consecutive year the Ticonderoga Federal Credit Union (TFCU) will host its School Supply Drive for area students. From Monday, July 27 through Aug. 29, TFCU members and the public may donate new school supplies and other classroom materials by placing their donations in the in-branch collection bins.

Students’ and teachers’ wish lists include basic school supplies, such as paper, crayons, scissors, pencils, pens, glue, markers, folders, and erasers, as well as other items used in classrooms every day, such as tissues and hand sanitizer. Donations of cash or gift cards to office supply stores or retail vendors are also welcomed and will be used by the Credit Union to purchase supplies from school-issued lists. Visit TFCU’s website www.tfcunow.com or contact any branch at (518) 585-6725 for more information.

“At TFCU, one of our core values is Community – a demonstrated commitment to the well-being of our community and to making a difference by giving back. We’re pleased to share this commitment in a tangible way,” said Shawn Hayes, President and CEO at Ticonderoga Federal Credit Union. “With the additional help of our members, employees and the public, we are able to help hundreds of students start the school year better prepared to succeed.”

Drop-off Locations and Receiving Schools:

  • TFCU Ticonderoga Office – 1178 NYS Rte. 9N, Ticonderoga, NY 12883
    Putnam Central School, St. Mary’s School, Ticonderoga Elem./Middle and High Schools
  • TFCU Port Henry Branch – 43 Meacham Street, Port Henry, NY 12974
    Crown Point Central School, Moriah Central School
  • TFCU Elizabethtown Branch – 7519 Court Street, Elizabethtown, NY 12932
    Elizabethtown-Lewis Central School, Westport Central School

Ticonderoga Federal Credit Union is a not-for-profit financial institution focused on serving their members’ financial needs and supporting the communities they serve. TFCU currently offers membership to those who live, work, worship, or attend school in, or businesses or legal entities located in Essex County, Washington County or the Towns of Hague, Horicon and Chester. For more information on becoming a member, please visit http://www.tfcunow.com or call (518) 585-6725.

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