Quincy Public Schools community
partner, joined Quincy public
School to assist in awarding approxi-
mately $20,000 in grants funds. The
ceremony celebrated 60 creative and
dedicated teachers chosen out of over
100 applicants who worked diligently
on proposals for the distribution of
these grant funds. Quincy Credit Union
was honored to be given the opportu-
nity to present four of the awards
(pictured above, left to right) Colleen
McDonnell, Cheryl Kelly, JoAnna Good-
win, Holly Golden, Lauren Pedretti,
QCU business development coordinator,
and Judith Lettney. These grants pro-
vided many needed teaching tools in-
cluding classroom technology, science
laboratory equipment, classroom litera-
ture sets, music composition software,
electronic maps, guest lecturer visits,
and interactive literacy materials.
Credit Union
Harvest Project, Inc. held its 8
tival offered a day of fun and festivities
with approximately 1,000 people partici-
pating. A new addition to the Festival
was the First Annual 5K Dash, which
exceeded expectations with close to 200
runners and walkers.
has been a proud sponsor of this annual
celebration for many years. Once again,
its generous staff volunteered their time
at this year's Festival. They greeted visi-
tors, collected entrance fees, and au-
dited the proceeds taken in throughout
the day.
faces and so many families having a
great time for a great cause," said Stacy
Riendeau, volunteer coordinator at
GSCU.
by the Community Harvest Project, Inc.
and was awarded the Volunteer of the
Year Award in the adult category for its
outstanding dedication to the non-profit.
been an instrumental partner in our
They sent a team of volunteers and
handled all of the financial transactions
taking place throughout the day. We are
so grateful for their partnership and
support of Community Harvest Project,"
said Kristin Bafaro, executive director,
Community Harvest Project, Inc.
vest Home Family Farm Festival is so
rewarding for our staff and speaks to
the core values of our institution," said
GSCU President and CEO Lloyd Hamm,
Jr.
toward Community Harvest Project, Inc.
The non-profit's mission is to build an
engaged and healthier community by
bringing volunteers together to grow
fresh fruits and vegetables for hunger
relief. The Community Harvest Project,
Inc. provides consistent fresh fruits and
vegetables that are distributed through-
out the year to local hunger relief or-
ganizations.
brought many community members to-
gether to enjoy the festivities at the
Brigham Hill Community Farm," Bafaro
added.
ees helped to make the Thanks-
giving holiday brighter for those
activities to help families in local com-
munities near RTN branches. The RTN
Employees Community Out-
reach Committee is made up of RTN
employees who contribute funds and
volunteer to assist local organizations
and charities throughout the year. This
effort is part of the credit union's ongo-
ing commitment to support programs
and initiatives in the community.
year included: collecting Thanksgiving
food items for eight Waltham families at
RTN's Waltham branch; holding a
Thanksgiving food collection for needy
families in Amesbury and Lawrence
through RTN branches in those commu-
nities; holding a Thanksgiving non-
perishable food collection for the Brook-
line Food Pantry through the Brookline
branch; and holding a toy drive to bene-
fit the Wish Project in Lowell through
RTN's Tewksbury branch.
Café in Waltham.