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Leominster Credit Union (LCU) presented a check for $5,000 to Fathering Fathers, Inc., a non-profit mentoring organization, dedicated to raising up healthy, confident, and well-prepared young men. The lion’s share of this donation will go to help jump start a girl’s mentoring program based out of Clinton Middle School and Tahanto Regional, in Clinton and Boylston, Massachusetts respectively.

“We are deeply grateful for the contribution that this gift provides to develop and implement our programs. We are confident the young men and women in our mentoring groups will directly benefit from this donation and their lives will be impacted in a tangible, positive way. Our desire for this program is that the students we mentor will grow up better equipped to navigate the challenging world we live in. That goal is much closer thanks to the generosity of Leominster Credit Union,” stated Nate Rollins, Chairman of the Board of Fathering Fathers.

“We are proud to contribute to the Fathering Fathers organization in order to help the mentors and volunteers involved in the program to better support, educate and provide leadership and resources for the youth in our community. We feel that this is a very important initiative and will make a great difference in the lives of everyone involved,” stated Barbara Mahoney, President and CEO, Leominster Credit Union.

For more details on Fathering Fathers, Inc., how to become a mentor or mentee, or to donate to the program, please visit www.fatheringfathers.com.

Leominster Credit Union (LCU) presented a check for $5,000 to the Campus Bound Program to benefit Leominster High School (LHS) students. Campus Bound is a team of experienced and passionate college counseling professionals working in conjunction with the Leominster High School Guidance Department, who together are dedicated to helping students successfully navigate the road to college. Leominster Credit Union is passionate about assisting students with financial literacy and helping to meet their college goals.

“As a community based financial institution, we look for opportunities to engage and partner with organizations who offer products and services to the communities we serve. Campus Bound offers a much-needed comprehensive solution, given the rising costs associated with attending college. As a sponsor to this program, we are assisting local students with the opportunity to access resources to help them navigate and attain entry to great schools, find solutions to reduce college expenses and minimize debt,” said Barbara Mahoney, President & CEO, Leominster Credit Union.

Campus Bound is committed to helping students of all achievement levels create strong applications and discover their best-fit schools. Counselors collaborate frequently, ensuring that all of the students receive the most up-to-date information and make the best decisions as they navigate the college search, application, and decision process.

“It has been a pleasure helping the LHS community as they work to navigate the financial challenges that a college education presents. The engagement of the students and parents has been amazing. LCU’s sponsorship has resulted in students having a lower cost of college and increased opportunities,” stated Gregg Cohen, President of Campus Bound.

“Leominster High School is ecstatic to partner with Campus Bound to provide our students an opportunity to get a true understanding of the financial aspect of a college education. The commitment that Campus Bound and Leominster Credit Union shows to this community make this program a valued part of our college search process,” said Steven Dubzinski, Leominster High School Principal.

 

[Pictured L to R: Barbara Mahoney, President & CEO, LCU; Gregg Cohen, President, Campus Bound; Steven Dubzinski, Principal, Leominster High School; Brian Gardiner, Campus Bound; Brittany Haley, High School Branch Manager and Financial Education Manager, LCU and Katie Najjar, SVP, Retail, LCU.]