For over 70 years, Charter Oak Federal Credit Union has dedicated itself to helping make New London and Windham counties better places to live and work. We offer relationships beyond banking, and this commitment often takes us beyond the walls of our Credit Union and out into the communities in which we serve.
From opening day ceremonies at your local baseball field, to festivals, charitable walks and yard cleanups; our employees regularly attend events and volunteer their time in order give back to various local organizations. We look forward to meeting our members and potential members in relaxed, informal settings.
Be sure to read the news below to see how Charter Oak is making a difference in your community!
Community News
Charter Oak’s Skate Date!
Charter Oak FCU loves our members! To show it just in time for Valentine’s Day, all members will enjoy $5 skating on Sunday, February 12th from 2pm-6pm (Please Note: Rink closes at 6pm)! Simply mention that you are a Charter Oak member at the ticket booth and you will receive the special discount-which includes your skate rental!
Norwich Human Service Staff Members Lee-Ann Gomes
and Janice Thompson Accept Charter Oak’s Grant Award
CHARTER OAK GRANTS $5,000 TO AID
NORWICH HOMELESS AND THOSE IN NEED
Charter Oak Federal Credit Union recently awarded two programs administered by Norwich Human Services with $5,000 in grant funding through the Credit Union’s Community Giving Program. Recipient programs were the Norwich Community Care Team, which received a $3,000 grant and the Norwich Safety Net Team which received a $2,000 grant.
Charter Oak’s funding will support a variety of initiatives, including the Community Care Team’s efforts at the Norwich Hospitality Center, where for the past eight years, Norwich has sheltered 60 chronically homeless men and women during the cold winter months. Services funded for the Norwich Safety Net Team will include the program’s Gold Wishes Program, which assists senior citizens in need; the Hygiene Closet which stocks free items such as shampoo and toothpaste and the Job Related Incidentals Program which provides items or services for individuals returning to the workforce.
For more information about how you can help either of these social service programs, or other programs offered by Norwich Human Services, please visit their website at www.norwichct.org, or call 860-823-3778.
Charter Oak Federal Credit Union
Teams Up With Electric Boat Athletic Club
With a brand new office and nearly 6,000 Electric Boat employees as members, Charter Oak Federal Credit Union is a proud supporter of the Electric Boat Athletic Club. Sponsoring teams from the floor hockey, basketball and softball leagues each year, Charter Oak provides funding through the Partnership arm of its Community Giving Program.
Pictured above is one of two basketball teams sponsored by Charter Oak FCU in 2011. Enthusiastic Credit Union members sporting T-shirts with our logo, Charter Oak can’t help but root for this team this year!
Charter Oak Federal Credit Union’s AutoSmart Employees
Donated 193 Cans of Food to Those in Need for the Thanksgiving Holiday.
CHARTER OAK FEDERAL CREDIT UNION DONATED TURKEYS AND CANNED FOOD FOR THE THANKGIVING HOLIDAY!
Charter Oak FCU’s Community Giving Program and Employees Donated Over $5,000 in Food to Those in Need
This past Thanksgiving, Charter Oak Federal Credit Union’s Community Giving Program and employees donated 280 turkeys, 1,673 canned goods and over $800 in monetary donations to area food pantries. An annual donation program held at the Credit Union, Charter Oak’s Turkey and Fixins’ Drive has donated hundreds of turkeys and thousands of canned goods over the past three years in honor of former CEO Larry Hertell.
Helping to increase collection success, employees compete in a Fixins’ Food War, which is held each November to collect the side dishes that accompany Thanksgiving turkeys such as cranberry sauce, gravy, peas and stuffing. This year’s winning department was Charter Oak’s Auto Lending Department, which collected over 200 items!
Pictured from Left to Right: Dinah Auger, Dental Hygiene Coordinator
and Dr. Jacqueline Rossi, Dental Director Pose for a Quick Photo
in the New Special Smiles Dental Operatory!
LOCAL CHILDREN ARE ALL SMILES THANKS TO CHARTER OAK’S COMMUNITY GIVING PROGRAM!
Charter Oak recently awarded United Community & Family Services with a $1,500 grant to aid in the purchase of equipment for its Special Smiles Dental Operatory! Designed to accommodate children with dental phobia, autism or special needs, the new, child-friendly treatment rooms feature stabilizing and touch-sensitive equipment, as well as beautiful ocean-themed murals!
Providing comprehensive health and human services to greater eastern Connecticut for over 130 years, Charter Oak’s grant will help UCFS to provide local children with the adequate dental care they need, as well as access to treatment strategies that increase comfort and safety.
For more information about the United Community & Family Services dental health programs and other health services, please visit: http://www.ucfs.org!
Miriam Mureithi, District Librarian for the Kenya National Library Service,
Writes with a Charter Oak Pen!
CHARTER OAK FEDERAL CREDIT UNION’S
PENS GO GLOBAL!
Credit Union’s Popular Pens Make Their Way to Africa in Support of American Friends of Kenya Program
Charter Oak Federal Credit Union’s pens can be found everywhere you turn! From the aprons of waiters at local restaurants, to the desks of school children throughout the region-Charter Oak’s popular white and orange pens are popping up everywhere!
Distributed to members at the Credit Union’s 11 branch locations, to schools and community groups in need, as well as to individuals attending events where Charter Oak has a promotional table, over 100,000 pens have already been distributed this year throughout New London and Windham counties. Becoming more and more popular, the pens are known for writing well and being easy to spot in a purse or car thanks to the bright orange ends. Believe it or not, another 50,000 pens will be distributed before the end of December- which more than doubles the amount the Credit Union distributed in 2010.
And now, in addition to breaking distribution records, the pens are traveling internationally to help those in need! Stowing away in the luggage of volunteers from the American Friends of Kenya Program, Charter Oak’s pens have traveled all the way to Africa where they were used this past August by library, education and clinical teams for several workshops, conferences and clinics throughout Kenya’s central and Great Rift Valley provinces. Far beyond our field of membership, who would have thought these pens could have such an impact?!
To join in this international craze and get your very own free Charter Oak Federal Credit Union pen, simply stop by any branch location or visit us at one of our upcoming community events this fall to pick one up!
Archived News
Upcoming Events Sponsored by
Charter Oak:
Willimantic’s Chocolate Chip Stroll
- Saturday, February 11, 2012
- 11:00am-3:00pm
- Downtown Willimantic
Be sure to stop by Charter Oak’s Willimantic branch on February 11th! We will be distributing free chocolate treats, along with dozens of other local downtown businesses. Banking with Charter Oak FCU has never been sweeter!
Charter Oak Member Skate Date!
- Sunday, February 12, 2012
- 2:00pm-6:00pm
- The Rink at Parade Plaza in Downtown, New London, CT
Charter Oak FCU loves our members! To show it just in time for Valentine’s Day, all members will enjoy $5 skating on Sunday, February 12th! Simply mention that you are a Charter Oak member at the ticket booth and you will receive the special discount-which includes your skate rental!
Special Olympics Penguin Plunge
- Sunday, February 19, 2012
- Registration 10:00am, Plunge at 12:00pm
- Location: Ocean Beach Park, New London
Now this is freezin’ for a reason! Don't miss your opportunity to run, jump or dive into the chilly waters of Long Island Sound! Last year, thousands of "Penguins" solicited donations from family, friends and local businesses and took the plunge to support Special Olympics athletes! Visit www.soct.org/plunges for more information, or to sign up to participate!
2012 Mohegan Sun Southern New England MDA Muscle Walk
- Sunday, March 4, 2012
- Walk Begins at 10:00am
- Location: The Arena at Mohegan Sun in Uncasville, CT
Come and join MDA families and friends at Mohegan Sun to aid in the fight against neuromuscular disease. You can make a difference today by forming a team of your family, friends and co-workers to raise much needed funds to help support MDA’s research and programs. Join us-your help is their hope!
Southeastern CT Home Show
- Friday, March 16th –Sunday, March 18th
- Friday-5:00pm-9:00pm;
Saturday-11:00am-6:00pm and
Sunday-11:00am-5:00pm - Location: Connecticut College Sports Complex
The Southeastern CT Home Show is one of the best and longest running regional home shows. Offering a diverse array of home products and services by local, state and national vendors, the Show has innovative and imaginative displays. Be sure to stop by Charter Oak’s table for product and service information, fun giveaways and special drawings! Tickets are $8 for adults, $6 for seniors, while children under 12 are free. Free parking and shuttle will be available in CT College South Campus lot.
New London Irish Parade
- Saturday, March 17th
- 1:00pm
- Location: Bank & State Streets, New London
Join Charter Oak as we march in the 5th Annual New London Irish Parade! Short, but sweet, this parade features community & school groups, performers and ends at Hanafin’s Irish Pub just across from the Garde Arts Center!
Mystic Irish Parade
- Sunday, March 25, 2012
- 1:00pm
- Location: Parade Begins at Mystic Seaport & Ends on Water Street
Eastern CT’s “greenest” parade celebrating all things Irish! Tons of organizations, bagpipe groups & floats!
Charter Oak FCU’s Free Shred Day
- Saturday, April 14, 2012
- Registration 9:00am-Noon
- Locations: Dayville, Norwich & Pawcatuck Branch Locations
Our annual, free Shred Day is a safe and environmentally friendly way to destroy documents containing your personal information. Helping to protect against identify theft, all members are invited to dispose of sensitive paper materials from 9am-Noon.* Plus, new this year -Charter Oak FCU will be collecting used instruments such as violins, violas and cellos to donate to local music programs!
*To accommodate as many members as possible, a three box-limit will be enforced.
2012 Riverfront Run 5K & Road Race
- Saturday, May 19, 2012
- 8:00am
- Location: Eastern Point Beach, Groton
Taking place rain or shine, this race benefits the Riverfront Tuition Assistance Fund and features a family run of 1.3 miles. Join in the fun…and run!
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