POUGHKEEPSIE, N.Y. (November 9, 2011) – HVFCU Financial Services raised $3,100 in donations and collected 96 coats for Dutchess Outreach during its annual Member Appreciation Celebration. Approximately 100 people attended the event on October 20th at Christo’s in Poughkeepsie.
“We’re thrilled by the generosity of attendees,” said Jeffrey G. Thatcher, CFP®, Director of HVFCU Financial Services. “This event is our way of showing appreciation for our members while supporting an organization that benefits our community.”
Dutchess Outreach is dedicated to feeding and clothing local residents who need a helping hand. They will use HVFCU Financial Services’ monetary donation to provide the main ingredients for approximately 12,000 meals, or two months’ worth of meals through The Lunch Box program. The Lunch Box serves hot mid-day meals and dinners to thousands of local residents.
“To me the Lunch Box is a stirring example of what a small community of concerned and caring people can do to address a serious social problem like hunger,” said Brian Riddell, Executive Director of Dutchess Outreach Inc. “We know people want to help, and organizations such as Dutchess Outreach provide the opportunity to make a difference.”
The coats will be distributed from six different locations in Dutchess County. “The need for warm coats is even greater this year, because so many local residents’ endured flooding in their basements, where they stored their winter clothing,” added Mr. Riddell.
The money was raised through a raffle of goods and services that were donated by local businesses. It also featured a premier silent auction item — a one day driving experience at the exclusive Monticello Motor Club.
About HVFCU Financial Services:
HVFCU Financial Services provides independent and personalized financial planning strategies. The financial consultants at HVFCU Financial Services are a local resource for comprehensive portfolio review, income planning, retirement planning, wealth accumulation, tax planning, asset protection, college planning and estate planning. For more information about HVFCU Financial Services, their products and services, visit hvfcu.org or call 845.463.3366.
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About HVFCU:
Hudson Valley Federal Credit Union is a community-chartered credit union providing personal and commercial financial services to more than 244,000 members. HVFCU offers savings and loan programs to people who live, work, worship, volunteer or attend school in Dutchess, Orange, Ulster and Putnam Counties. With more than $3.2 billion in assets, HVFCU serves its members through 21 branch locations, a nationwide network of more than 72,000 surcharge-free ATMs, Internet Banking, online bill payment and 24-hour account access by telephone. HVFCU is federally insured by the National Credit Union Administration (NCUA). For more information, visit hvfcu.org.
About Dutchess Outreach: The organization’s mission is:
- To meet the temporary, basic needs of individuals and families when no other resources are readily available to them.
- To act as an advocate through the referral and follow-up process for needy individuals/families and find appropriate resources which will enable such persons to meet their basic needs on a long-term basis.
- To act as an advocate by promoting community awareness of social problems and generating support for improvement of the system’s response to human needs.
