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Ticonderoga Federal Credit Union Announces Fourth Annual Back to School Supply Drive
TICONDEROGA, NY (August 6, 2013) — For the fourth consecutive year, Ticonderoga Federal Credit Union (TFCU) will host its Back to School Supply Drive for area students. From August 5 through September 3, the credit union will collect school supply donations at each of the Credit Union’s three branches and two ATM locations.
“We are truly inspired by the generosity of our local people and businesses,” said Shawn Hayes, President and CEO of Ticonderoga Federal Credit Union. “We are pleased to play a role in meeting an important need in our area,” he continued.
Collected supplies will be given to ten area schools to distribute to students as they see fit. Suggested items include; #2 pencils, crayons, spiral notebooks, pocket folders, pens, washable glue sticks, boxes of tissue, anti-bacterial wipes or hand-sanitizer. Items such as backpacks, binders, highlighters and calculators are also greatly appreciated. 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 with questions.
Drop-off Locations and Receiving Schools:
TFCU Ticonderoga Office (1178 NYS Rt. 9N, Ticonderoga)
TFCU ATM at International Paper Mill (Shore Airport Road, Ticonderoga)
Putnam Central School, St. Mary’s School, Ticonderoga Elem./Middle and High Schools
TFCU Port Henry Branch (43 Meacham Street, Port Henry)
Crown Point Central School, Moriah Central School
TFCU Elizabethtown Branch (7519 Court Street, Elizabethtown)
Elizabethtown-Lewis Central School, Westport Central School
TFCU ATM at Tops Market (Main Street, Schroon Lake)
Mountainside Christian Academy, Schroon Lake 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.