Connex Credit Union Announces Coins-For-Change Q2 Charities

Press release from ConnexCares:

May 6, 2021

From now through June 30, 2021, residents can help make a significant difference in their communities by cashing in their spare change. As part of its Coins-for-Change program, Connex Credit Union will collect its regular coin-cashing machine fees and donate 100 percent of the money to four charitable organizations.

As part of Connex’s philanthropic initiative ConnexCares, Coins-for-Change supports four new charities each quarter and contributes more than $14,000 annually. It is available to anyone, including those who are not members of the credit union.

“Participating in Coins-for-Change is easy and allows folks to help worthwhile causes while putting a little extra money in your pocket,” said Louise Nestor, director of marketing, Connex Credit Union. “The small change adds up to help make a big difference in our local communities. Bring your spare change to one of the coin-cashing machines at the following Connex branches by June 30 and the fee will be automatically deducted and donated when you receive your cash.”

• Connex’s Guilford Branch located at 849 Boston Post Rd. will donate to Tail to Paw Animal Support. Tail to Paw Animal Support works to ensure that no owner has to abandon their companion animal on the street or at a shelter due to their poverty level or housing status. They provide assistance with food, supplies, and basic medical visits and vaccinations. Money donated to Tail to Paw would go towards medical care of household pets, food or other supplies for families in poverty, homeless or who have been directly impacted by COVID.
• Connex’s Hamden Branch located at 2100 Dixwell Ave. will donate to Hamden Fathers Football & Cheerleading Association. Hamden Fathers Football and Cheerleading Association is an all-volunteer charter that organizes and administers the Hamden Hurricanes football and cheerleading association. HFFCA believes that every child deserves the opportunity to participate regardless of socio-economic challenges. Donations would go toward operating the program and providing hardship scholarships which make the program possible.
• Connex’s Monroe Branch located at 155 Main St. will donate to Mikeys’ Way Foundation. The mission of Mikeys’ Way Foundation is to enrich the lives of children suffering from cancer and other life-threatening illnesses. The foundation strives to create connection and diversion to help children cope with the emotional and physical hardships of long-term, debilitating treatment with the use of today’s technology. Funds raised would help with purchasing laptops, tablets, and other WiFi-ready electronics for the children.
• Connex’s North Haven Branch located at 412 Washington Ave. will donate to Neighborhood Housing Services of New Haven (NHS). NHS strengthens neighborhoods by developing affordable housing and increasing homeownership opportunities. NHS provides financial coaching and homebuyer education, including how to make homes safe and energy efficient. Funds raised would help with four key programs: Affordable Real Estate Development, Homebuyer/Homeowner Education, Community Building & Organizing and Community Sustainability.

For more information, or to learn how your local nonprofit or charitable organization can participate in the Coins-for-Change program, please contact Roquita Johnson at rjohnson@connexcu.org or 1-800-CR-UNION.

This press release was produced by ConnexCares. The views expressed here are the author's own.