Every month, Freedom Credit Union collects donations for different charities as part of its Month of Giving campaign. This year, Freedom asked its members to nominate their favorite charities as beneficiaries. During January, February and March, Freedom Credit Union donations totaling more than $2,738 went to charities helping the unhoused, local animals and children through three local organizations.
In January, nearly $703 was raised for the Massachusetts Coalition for the Homeless. In February, donations added up to more than $1,091 for the Foundation for TJO Animals in Springfield and the Franklin County Regional Dog Shelter in Turners Falls. In March, more than $944 went to Shriners Children’s New England in Springfield.
“It’s always humbling to see how generous our community is,” said Freedom Credit Union President Glenn Welch. “We’re very fortunate to have many good causes and even more people eager to step up and support them.”
Money collected through the end of May will support A Bed for Every Child, an organization that provides beds for children who don’t have appropriate sleeping arrangements. Donations can be made at any Freedom branch.