The Taylorville Community Credit Union continues to support the community through community based programs such as the Stop Shop Vote campaign and the Freedom Tree Food drive. Now, TCCU is introducing two new programs, both of which will be under the umbrella of “Help Us Help Them.” TCCU President Will Perkins says that over the past nine years, members and the public have increasingly supported scholarships and food drives. He says many people have asked how they can get involved and what organizations could use a little extra help.
The first new program will debut in mid-August and will run through the end of October. This program will benefit local school districts in the four communities where TCCU has offices including Taylorville, Hillsboro, Litchfield, and Pana. TCCU members and the general public will be able to make monetary donations and donations will be given directly to the school districts to help them buy much-needed supplies. Perkins says schools have seen an increase in expenses as well as budget cutbacks and these donations will help grades kindergarten through high school. In-lobby signage at the credit union’s four locations will remind visitors of the specific school districts that will benefit. Donation receptacles will be clearly marked and visible.
The second donations program will debut mid-January, 2024 and run through mid-April. The four TCCU offices will each partner with a select local organization in its specific community. These select community-based organizations will and can change each year, to ensure a wide range of organizations can benefit. The new programs are meant to generate cash donations to help support the needs and goals of the respective organizations. All cash donations from the “Help Us Help Them” programs go directly to the named organizations. TCCU simply serves as a collection point.
TCCU is a not-for-profit financial cooperative. Founded in 1956, it serves the financial needs of residcents throughout the tri-county area. Membership is open to anyone who lives or works in Christian, Shelby, or Montgomery Counties, as well as their family members. For more information about TCCU visit www.TCCU.org.
