Nonprofit organizations in York and Cumberland counties will receive contributions totaling $10,500 through the Town & Country Federal Credit Union’s new 12 Days of Local Giving Local initiative. At a kick-off event held at the Locker Project in South Portland, the credit union made a $2,500 contribution to the organization and helped to pack hundreds of holiday bags to feed children and their families over the holiday break.
At an event announcing its new 12 Days of Local Giving Local initiative, Town & Country staff present a contribution to its first recipient, the Locker Project. The credit union will make a contribution to 12 nonprofits in Cumberland and York counties from Dec. 5 -23. In addition to the contribution to The Locker Project, which serves Cumberland and York counties, the credit union also helped pack more than 300 bags for children and their families to utilize during the upcoming holiday break. From left are TCFCU’s Meghan Balvin, Kevin Bogart, operations manager at the Locker Project, Jon Paradise, senior vice president at Town & Country, Lisa Bellefleur, Chelsea Torrey, Karina Rosewell, Linda Halleran and Diane Diaco. Courtesy photo
“Our objective through this new initiative is to both highlight and support local nonprofits and to thank them for what they do for our community,” said David Libby, president and CEO of Town & Country, in a Dec. 13 news release. “The 12 nonprofits selected represent a variety of causes including ending hunger, ending domestic violence, outdoor spaces, and protecting animals. We have a long history of looking for ways to make a difference not just by providing financial services to our members but to organizations that serve our community. The 12 Days of Local Giving initiative is an opportunity to deposit some joy for the people and organizations who do so much to make where we live better.”
According to the press release, Town & Country will deliver financial contributions and, in some cases, also provide volunteer time to 12 nonprofits in Cumberland and York counties from Dec. 5-23.
Kevin Bogart, operations manager at the Locker Project, in an email, said the “contribution means so much at this time of year. Town & Country is a great community partner and we are very appreciative of the support.”
The following organizations will receive contributions during Town & Country’s 12 Days of Local Giving Local:
Day 1 – Locker Project, South Portland
Day 2 – Portland Trails, Portland
Day 3 – Wreaths Across America – Maine, Evergreen Cemetery, Portland
Day 4 – Through These Doors – Portland, Brunswick and Bridgton
Day 5 – Greater Portland Family Promise – Portland
Day 6 – Animal Welfare Society – West Kennebunk
Day 7 – Saco Food Pantry – Saco
Day 8 – Biddeford Food Pantry – Biddeford
Day 9 – Scarborough Food Pantry – Scarborough
Day 10 – South Portland Food Pantry – South Portland
Day 11 – Project FEED – Portland
Day 12 – First Baptist Church Food Pantry – Portland
“We cherish the opportunity to spread some joy, especially in light of all that has happened in our communities, across the country and the world during the past few months,” said Jon Paradise, senior vice president at Town & Country FCU, in the email. “Coming together to offer appreciation and support is a core part of who we are and what we do, not only as a credit union but as a community,”
Community of Kindness delivers again
Thirty boxes of baked goods and 30 bags of snacks were delivered to South Portland Public Works and Transportation employees on Dec. 22. Courtesy photo
Organized by the South Portland Community of Kindness, South Portland community members delivered home-cooked Christmas Eve dinner and Christmas Day brunch to the South Portland Fire Department, South Portland Police Department and the Regional Emergency Communications Center (serving South Portland, Portland and Cape Elizabeth).
On Friday, Dec. 22, 30 boxes of baked goods and 30 bags of snacks were delivered to South Portland Public Works and Transportation employees. One of the highlights of the initiative is the combined gathering of the three fire stations for an annual Christmas Day brunch (held at the Cash Corner Fire Station).
On Dec. 22, 30 boxes of baked goods and 30 bags of snacks were delivered to South Portland Public Works and Transportation employees. Courtesy photo
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