HANSCOM AFB, Mass.–The Hanscom FCU Charitable Foundation announced its continuing support for Crossroads, a youth empowerment program, by making a $10,000 donation. The Foundation has donated a total of $50,000 since 2014 to this organization.
Crossroads offers resources for economically disadvantaged youth from throughout eastern Massachusetts. Programs include residential summer camps as well as a year-round, multi-year program promoting leadership development, college and career success, and civic engagement.
“An important part of our charitable mission is supporting programs that have a positive impact on children and youth,” said Hanscom FCU Charitable Foundation Chairwoman Theresa Conrad. “These kids are our future and deserve equal footing with their peers across the commonwealth. We’re happy we can have a hand in their future successes.”
At right, from left: Paul Marotta, chairman of the board, Hanscom FCU; Simon Hess, president, Crossroads; Deborah Detora, director, Hanscom FCU Charitable Foundation; Teresa Conrad, chairwoman, Hanscom FCU Charitable Foundation; and David Sprague, president & CEO, Hanscom FCU.
Separately, Hanscom FCU also donated $1,000 worth of toiletries and personal care items to the VA Boston Healthcare System on the Brockton campus. This donation furthers the credit union’s ongoing commitment to supporting the health and welfare of our nation’s veterans.
“It’s just a small way for us to show our appreciation for and support of veterans who’ve served our country,” said Marotta. “We hope these items will make their stay more comfortable and help them feel good during what can be a stressful, uncertain hospital stay.”
Below, Diane Welch (center), Marketing Coordinator, Hanscom FCU, and Laura Galeski (right), Social Responsibility Manager, Hanscom FCU, present donated personal care items for veterans to Jeffrey Lewis, Acting Chief, Voluntary & Recreation Therapy Service, VA Boston Healthcare System.