For the second year in a row, New England Federal Credit Union (NEFCU) has made a major donation to Burlington’s Committee on Temporary Shelter (COTS). At 1 pm on Tuesday, Nov. 22nd, NEFCU executives presented a symbolic ‘giant check’ for $20,000 to Rita Markley, COTS Executive Director. COTS managers worked with NEFCU to surprise Markley with the gift. The presentation took place at COTS’s new facility at 95 North Avenue in Burlington.
In addition to helping COTS operations, the donation will be used as a challenge grant to stimulate pledges during the Annual COTS Phonathon, which begins at 5:30 pm Monday, November 28th.
NEFCU also presented COTS with 250 personal hygiene kits for use by residents.
‘Strong support for our community is central to NEFCU’s mission,’ noted NEFCU President and CEO John Dwyer. ‘COTS has been a mainstay of Burlington’s helping agencies for more than 25 years, and provides arguably the most critical service of all: shelter. On behalf of our management, employees, and members of NEFCU, we are pleased to make this contribution to help COTS carry out its essential mission.’
COTS’ Director of Development Becky Holt stated: ‘We are extremely grateful to New England Federal Credit Union for their generous support of COTS. This amazing gift will allow COTS to provide shelter and services to those who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless in our community. We could not serve the people we do without the wonderful help of people like those at NEFCU.’
Source NEFCU 11.25.2011
New England Federal Credit Union donates $20,000 to COTS
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