Members First Credit Union donates van to MPAL
Recognizing the issues that confront its community, Members First is committed to using these funds to benefit critical community programs.
Recognizing the issues that confront its community, Members First is committed to using these funds to benefit critical community programs.
$24,500 in scholarships will be awarded to local students in 2020.
The new 15,000 square-foot building will offer a two-lane drive up, ample onsite parking and convenient access from the Amoskeag Bridge.
Hundreds were in attendance for the inaugural event, gathering for an evening of dinner, auctions, raffles, trivia and dancing.
Members First recently donated $335 from the Casual Friday Fund to Animal Rescue League of New Hampshire, a nonprofit organization in Bedford that provides care for homeless and neglected animals.
The Members First Credit Union Memorial Scholarship Program was created in honor of those who have served the credit union and the community in exceptional ways.
For a limited time, teachers can be reimbursed up to $100 for classroom supply purchases.
Donation will support homeless and struggling veterans.
Members First has decided to give 20 percent of its 2018 net income to local non-profit organizations that work tirelessly to help those in need, this year planning to donate $114,000 above and beyond funds it normally sets aside for annual community giving.
“We feel the best course of action is to use the funds to deal with issues happening right outside our very own doors. Everyone, including our members, will stand to benefit from this.” – Bruce Leighton
The $650 donation from the Members First Casual Friday Fund will provide commemorative jackets for 16 veterans and more than 30 meals on the upcoming Honor Flight trip to Washington, D.C., in May.
Applications must be postmarked or delivered to any Members First branch in Manchester or Bedford no later than Saturday, March 30, 2019.