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CorePlus Credit Union + UCFS
distribute backpacks to students
NORWICH —For the second consecutive year, CorePlus Credit Union (CPCU) has partnered with UCFS Healthcare to collect and distribute backpacks filled with school essentials for local students. Thanks to CorePlus employees, members, vendors, and community contacts 401 backpacks were collected this year.
The backpacks were filled with writing and drawing materials, notebooks, art supplies, and organizational supplies.
Throughout the summer, CPCU collected backpacks and supplies at its seven branch locations in eastern Connecticut. CPCU matched the first 50 backpack donations to kick start the program’s success. Additionally, financial contributions from local dealerships were fundamental to the drive’s success, helping to purchase additional backpacks. We’re grateful for the generosity of Cardinal Honda, Champagne Motor Car Company, Eurocars Plus, Gates GMC Nissan, Holmgren Subaru, Secor Subaru, and Troiano Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram. Local businesses, including Dunkin’ and Baker’s Dozen in Plainfield and Advanced Physical Therapy in Norwich, helped raise awareness and hosted collection boxes while others including Everly After Floral in Baltic contributed with direct backpack donations
“We are immensely proud of our community for rallying behind this effort to ensure that no child goes to school without the tools needed to succeed,” said CPCU President and CEO Raymond Currier. “Last year, we provided 114 backpacks, and this year, we nearly quadrupled that number. I’m thrilled to see how our community has come together to support those in need.”
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