Credit union

receives award

WATERFORD — Charter Oak Federal Credit Union has received the Corporate Citizen of the Year Award from The Chamber of Commerce, Windham Region for its contributions during the past year that benefitted local communities throughout the Windham region.

Thee Chamber’s Corporate Citizen of the Year Award is bestowed upon an individual or institution that has made very measurable contributions to community betterment over a period of time and whose efforts will continue to significantly benefit the community and the region in the future.

Since 2009 when it was established, Charter Oak’s Community Giving Program has awarded more than $1.3 million in New London and Windham counties through grants, sponsorships, scholarships and community outreach.