Connex Supports Colin's Crew With Donation

MERIDEN, CT - From Connex Credit Union: Connex Credit Union recently donated more than $700 dollars to Colin's Crew in support of the organization’s mission to help families affected by childhood cancer. These funds were raised through Coins-for-Change, Connex’s philanthropic program that contributes more than $13,000 annually to local charitable organizations as part of the ConnexCares initiative.

Colin’s Crew was founded in honor of Connecticut resident Colin Westbrook who was diagnosed with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL) just days after his second birthday in 2009. The group raises funds through grassroots efforts such as Coins-for-Change to provide financial and emotional support to families dealing with pediatric cancer.

“Colin’s Crew would like to thank Connex Credit Union for this wonderful opportunity and helping us continue to bring moments of comfort and joy to families dealing with childhood cancer,” said Heather Westbrook, president, Colin’s Crew. “This donation helps fund our programs for families in the community such as Snacks4Kids.”

To learn more about Colin’s Crew, or to donate, please visit colins-crew.org.

With the Coins-for-Change program, Connex charges a five percent fee to members, and a seven percent fee to non-members, to use its coin-cashing machines. Each fiscal quarter, 100 percent of this money is donated to deserving organizations in the local community.

Local non-profit or charitable organizations interested in participating in the “Coins-for-Change” program, are encouraged to contact Roquita Johnson at Connex Credit Union, at 1-800-CR-UNION or rjohnson@connexcu.org.

About ConnexCares:

ConnexCares is Connex Credit Union’s charitable and philanthropic program. The mission through ConnexCares is to promote financial literacy, well-being and understanding to our members and the greater communities Connex serves.

About Connex Credit Union:

As the Unbank, Connex Credit Union is one of Connecticut’s largest credit unions serving more than 50,000 members at 7 branches throughout greater New Haven. Headquartered in North Haven, Connecticut, Connex is a full-service member-owned credit union that offers members a full-range of financial services and products. Membership is open to anyone who lives, works, attends school or worships in New Haven, Hartford, Middlesex or Fairfield Counties. Connex Credit Union helps guide and improve members’ financial lives through the Connex Advocacy Promises: We will always work in your best interest; we will work with you to understand your goals, identify your financial needs and provide solutions to improve your life; and we will be responsive to you and make your experience simpler, faster and friendlier. It’s time to Unbank! For more information, please call 1-800-CR-UNION or visit connexcu.org.

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