Telhio Credit Union partners with Hockey & Hounds – Donates $7,280 in support for animal adoption
COLUMBUS, OH (August 1, 2023) — Over the past year, Telhio Credit Union has provided $7,280 in support for a unique animal adoption effort in partnership with 97.1 FM. The donation was commemorated recently with the presentation of a check to Anthony Rothman and Brad Larsen by Telhio Vice President of Marketing Nick Biratsis.
Bringing together Rothman of 97.1 FM The Fan Sports Radio in Columbus and Columbus Blue Jackets former Head Coach Larsen to showcase, on air, shelter animals in Ohio, the weekly Wednesday radio segment, Hockey and Hounds, is sponsored by Telhio Credit Union. The show has inspired countless central Ohioans to support pet adoptions, community volunteering, and charitable efforts.
Rothman, also a Volunteer Humane Agent in Franklin County, started this segment with former Blue Jackets Coach John Tortorella. Continued with Coach Larsen, the two present the latest insider information on Columbus’ Pro Hockey Team and spend several minutes sharing updates on adoptable rescue animals, as well as updates on success stories from previous animals featured on air.
“Finding ways to support our community is a priority at Telhio,” said Biratsis. “That includes ensuring that the animals in shelters are supported until they can find their forever homes. This partnership with Hockey & Hounds is heartwarming and important. It’s a pleasure to support the effort year after year.”
The segment has also inspired an apparel line with the help of local company whereimfrom.com. The sale of Hockey & Hounds shirts, sweatshirts, and hats, directly supports animals in need in Ohio.
Pictured from Left: Columbus Blue Jackets Former Head Coach Brad Larsen, Telhio Credit Union Vice President of Marketing Nick Biratsis, and 97.1 FM The Fan’s Anthony Rothman. The check will benefit Hockey & Hounds, and the many sheltered animals throughout central Ohio.
About Telhio Credit Union
As Central Ohio’s fastest-growing credit union and Ohio’s top SBA (Small Business Administration) lending credit union, Telhio serves more than 71,000 individuals, families and businesses across central and southwestern Ohio with the newest innovative financial technology, while providing personalized service for each member. Founded in 1934, and owned and governed by its members, Telhio’s core values of caring, commitment and integrity guide each action and decision the credit union makes. Telhio offers 11 branching offices in Ohio and nearly 4,000 shared branching locations nationwide. Telhio is open to anyone who lives, works, worships, or goes to school in central and southwestern Ohio and participates in the highest level of combined federal and private share savings insurance available, insuring deposit accounts up to $500,000. (Federally insured by NCUA. Additional coverage up to $250,000 provided to consumer account holders by Excess Share Insurance Corporation, a licensed insurance company.)
