Friday, May 27, 2011

Crescent Employees Raise $15,000 for Strong Kids Campaign

May 20, 2011, Brockton, MA – If you drove passed the Brockton Fairgrounds Sunday morning, May 15, you may have noticed a bit of commotion. That commotion was over 80 Crescent Credit Union employees, family, and friends raising $15,000 for the Old Colony YMCA Strong Kids Campaign.
“Our employees deserve a ton of recognition for their extraordinary effort,” said Crescent Credit Union President & CEO Robert Gustafson. “The success of this campaign will ensure that dozens of children go to camp this summer and benefit from the many programs offered through the YMCA.”
Maite-Abigail and Taimah, daughter’s of CCU’s Nadege Denis

Dana Dalidowitz, Director of Development at the Old Colony YMCA, explained that “This money will send kids to camp, help kids get off the streets and into YMCA programs, give kids role models, and help teens stay healthy and active.”
Crescent’s Rose Moore, who raised over $3,000 and Pam Walsh, who served as treasurer for the campaign

For the past 3 months, Crescent employees collected contributions from credit union members, business partners, family and friends – all leading up to the Strong Kids Walk on Sunday.
Crescent employees, family and friends walk on the Fairgrounds track for Strong Kids

“This is the first year we’ve attempted such an endeavor,” said Crescent Vice President of Marketing Jonah Wein, who chairs the Credit Union’s Community Action Team (C.A.T.). “Our team captains took on the challenge and responded beyond anyone’s expectations. Our sincerest thanks go out to our employees, members, and the community at large.”
Crescent’s Jonah Wein, Bill Eastty, the YMCA’s Dana Dalidowitz, Crescent’s Joanne Defeo and Gregg Capasso

About Crescent Credit Union

Founded in 1919 and headquartered in Brockton, Crescent Credit Union is a not-for-profit financial cooperative providing better banking services to over 45,000 members. Anyone who lives or works in Plymouth, Bristol, Norfolk, or Barnstable counties can join Crescent Credit Union. For more information, please call 508-559-5409 or visit www.crescentcredit.org.