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Ticonderoga Federal Credit Union’s cell phone drive a success
TICONDEROGA, NY (March 26, 2015) — The Ticonderoga Federal Credit Union (TFCU) concluded their cell phone drive on February 28, 2015. The drive asked the public to donate their old cell phones and chargers at TFCU’s three branch locations throughout January and February.
Several hundred phones have been collected through TFCU’s drives and donated to the STOP Domestic Violence/BHSN program located in Essex County, where the cell phones will be turned into emergency 911 lifelines for those in need. TFCU wishes to express their sincere thanks to everyone who participated in the drive.
“We’re extremely pleased to support this important agency in our communities through the generosity of our members,” said TFCU President and CEO, Shawn Hayes.
The cell phones that are collected through TFCU’s drive serve about 50 clients annually. Any phones that are not able to be distributed are sent to Shelter Alliance for refurbishment, with proceeds from refurbishment being returned to the agency to help support local services.
STOP Domestic Violence/BHSN provides confidential safe dwellings, supportive counseling, a 24-hour hotline, crisis intervention and advocacy through the courts, DSS, other agencies, and law enforcement. The STOP Domestic Violence/BHSN hotline number is 1-888-563-6904.
Anyone wishing to donate cell phones and help domestic violence survivors can mail them directly to Verizon’s Hope Line Project. A postage-paid mailing label is available in the Newsroom on TFCU’s website; www.tfcunow.com.
About Ticonderoga Federal Credit Union:
Established in 1954, Ticonderoga Federal Credit Union has been serving the banking needs of its members for 61 years. It currently operates through conveniently located offices on Route 9N in Ticonderoga, NY, Meacham Street in Port Henry, NY, Court Street in Elizabethtown, NY and can be found online at www.tfcunow.com.