The children of Somersworth Youth Safe Haven Program will now have six new desktop computers and a printer, thanks to a generous donation by Service Credit Union. Volunteers from the credit union were also on hand to set up the computers.
The credit union has continually stepped up with a substantial donation for the afterschool and summer programs. With this contribution, the safe haven staff can help the children with homework and other online activities along with teaching them Internet safety.
“We are extremely grateful to Service Credit Union for more than four years of helping these kids,” says Betty Eaton, Director of Safe Haven. “If it wasn’t for Service Credit Union and their help, we would not have this top quality program. I can’t say enough about their phenomenal support.”
The program mentors youth ages 6 - 18 in an afterschool homework lab, activities program, gym program, community service opportunities, and a six-week summer program. One of their main focuses is giving youth a place to do their homework and get help if they need it. There are always staff and volunteers on hand to make sure the youth's homework is all done.
The Youth Safe Haven Program is designed to help low-income at-risk children ages 6-18 who live mainly in the Somersworth Housing Authority homes or are referred by the local SAU. The program currently helps more than 50 children from working low-income families.
“We are extremely fortunate that we are able to aid our community in this important and vital way,” says Gordon Simmons, President/CEO of Service Credit Union. “Service Credit Union strives to be a leader in corporate citizenship, supporting non-profit and educational programs in the communities which are served by the credit union. Somersworth Youth Safe Haven Program fits into our vision of helping others.”
Service Credit Union is a full service financial institution, offering a wide range of financial products to its members. With 38 branch locations including two staffed 24/7 contact centers, and full internet banking services, Service Credit Union serves anyone who lives or works in New Hampshire (excluding Coos County), 4 towns in Cape Cod, MA., and all branches of the U.S. Military and Department of Defense employees and their families. With over $1.9 billion in assets, Service Credit Union has 21 branches in New Hampshire, one in Massachusetts, and 16 branches on U.S. military bases in Germany.
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