TFCU Donates $1,000 to Ronald McDonald House of Long Island Families

Hauppauge, NY, March 30, 2017 – Teachers Federal Credit Union, one of the country’s largest credit unions, recently sent a team of volunteers to prepare brunch for families staying at Ronald McDonald House of Long Island in New Hyde Park, NY. The 15 volunteers from Team TFCU, the credit union’s employee volunteer and community service group, gave of their time and the credit union also made a donation of $1,000.

The residents who stay at Ronald McDonald House are primarily family members of hospitalized children who are receiving treatment and care at the Steven and Alexandra Cohen Children’s Medical Center of New York. The hospital is only a short walk from the House. The length of time residents stay at Ronald McDonald House depends on the course of treatment each child is receiving. Volunteers and staff help to make the residents feel comfortable and supported during their stay at the House.

“As we continue our mission of keeping families close in the midst of a medical crisis, we recognize and are so grateful for the support of friends like TFCU. The delicious brunch they prepared for our families and their generous donation make a difficult time much easier for our resident families. While a family is dealing with the pain of having a child in the hospital, knowing they can count on our community makes their journey a little bit easier,” said Matthew Campo, President Ronald McDonald House of Long Island.

“Our TFCU volunteers and I had a memorable and gratifying experience at Ronald McDonald House. Before returning to the hospital to be with their children, Ronald McDonald House residents enjoyed the brunch we made. We were also pleased to make a donation in support of Ronald McDonald House, an organization that provides support for families when they need it most,” said Jennifer Gunn, TFCU Marketing Manager.

“Over the years, Ronald McDonald House has welcomed thousands of families who are managing overwhelming stress and anxiety. The volunteer program is a model which offers individuals a chance to give their time and personally make an impact. I commend our Team TFCU members for their work and the caring spirit they demonstrated,” said Robert G. Allen, President/CEO TFCU.

For information about Ronald McDonald House visit www.rmhlongisland.org.

For information about TFCU branches, membership and services visit www.teachersfcu.org or call (631) 698-7000.

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About TFCU:

Teachers Federal Credit Union (TFCU), one of the country’s largest credit unions, is a full-service, not-for-profit financial institution. TFCU was founded on Long Island in 1952 and now has over $5 billion in total assets, serves more than 270,000 members and has 25 full-service branches throughout Long Island including: Amityville, Bay Shore, Brookhaven National Laboratory, Central Islip, Commack, East Northport, Farmingville, Hauppauge, Holbrook, Huntington, Manorville, Merrick, Nesconset, North Babylon, North Massapequa, Oakdale, Patchogue, Port Jefferson Station, Riverhead, Rocky Point, Selden, Shirley, Smithtown, South Setauket, and Wading River. Members also have access to services at more than 5,000 shared service centers located across the country. TFCU offers financial services to all people and businesses located in Nassau and Suffolk counties. More information is available about TFCU by visiting www.teachersfcu.org or by calling (631) 698-7000.

Photo Caption - Courtesy of TFCU: Ronald McDonald House-LI President Matthew Campo and Ronald McDonald House Special Project Coordinator Jennifer Nicholson recently accepted a donation of $1,000 from Teacher’s Federal Credit Union. Pictured are TFCU employees who volunteered to prepare a brunch for Ronald McDonald House residents: Nandini Datt, Jessica Prass, Jennifer Gonzalez, Myk Valentin, Khoury Santomoassino, Brendan Wells, Kaitlyn Fitzgerlad, Danielle Noel, Lynne O'Leary, Nicoletta Gribbons, Linda DeStefano, Elvis Regis, Tom Wieber and Jennifer Gunn.

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