Connex Supports Local Beautification Efforts With More than $900 Donation to North Haven Garden Club

Photo: Connex Credit Union Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer Carl Casper (right) and Connex North Haven Branch Manager Melissa O’Connor (middle) present North Haven Garden Club First Co-Vice President Marge Quinn (left) with a check worth $912.09. These funds were raised through Connex’s Coins-for-Change program

As part of its ConnexCares philanthropic initiative, Connex Credit Union recently donated more than $900 in support of the North Haven Garden Club. This contribution is the result of participation in the credit union’s Coins-for-Change program by visitors to its North Haven branch during the first quarter of 2017.

The North Haven Garden Club provides gardening and beautification efforts for the town. They maintain several locations with plantings and street landscaping services, including the library and historical buildings.

“The North Haven Garden Club extends its heartfelt thanks to Connex Credit Union” said Marge Quinn, first co-vice president, North Haven Garden Club. “Without the support of organizations such as Connex, it would be incredibly difficult to continue our beautification efforts in North Haven and fulfill our objectives of stimulating and sharing the advantages of gardening while aiding in the protection of native plants, trees and birds.”

To learn more, or get involved, please search North Haven Garden Club or (@NHGardenClub) on Facebook.

The Coins-for-Change program charges a five percent fee to members, and a seven percent fee to non-members, to use Connex’s coin-cashing machines. Each fiscal quarter, 100 percent of this money is donated to different charitable organizations in the local community, contributing more than $13,000 annually.

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 48,000 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, including savings and loans, Unbank Checking, Smart Score credit score range, free online and mobile banking and more. 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.