Taylorville Community Credit Union (TCCU) is calling on residents to join the ‘Stop. SHOP. VOTE!’ scholarship program before the February 29 deadline. Eight $1000 scholarships for graduating seniors from Hillsboro, Litchfield, Pana, and Taylorville High Schools are up for grabs, based on votes cast at local businesses.
The Businesses are Amenities on Main, Anderson Jewelers, Angelo’s, Audrey’s Boutique and Luxuries, Battery Specialists, Bundles & Bliss, Country Kitchen, Florinda’s Pizza, Glik’s, Fur Love, Hair Studio, Happy Baked Goods, Hello Beautiful, JMA Pawn Jewelry & Loan, Karma, Kompliments Salon, Little Luxuries, Lock Up Gym, Nesty’s Burger Joint, Powderkeg Outfitters, Shadow Box, Shoe Sensation, Southern Belle Florist, Suessie’s Resale, Sydney Lynn’s Little Book Shop & Vinyl, The Uppercut, Uprooted by Willow & Birch, Vintage Dresser, The Wooden Flower, Wrights Furniture, Zone Nutrition.
TCCU President, Will Perkins, highlighted the program's success, saying, "Our high school students and business communities look forward to it. The students appreciate the chance to win $1000 toward their education."
Perkins emphasized the mutual benefits for local businesses and the community, stating, "Our local business owners enjoy supporting their communities. The program is a win-win."
The $1000 awards are versatile, and usable for trade schools, two-year community colleges, or four-year universities. Perkins encouraged shopping locally to support small businesses and vote for local students. Residents can cast votes at participating businesses through February 29, with results reported by an external agency and awards presented in May 2024.
For more information about TCCU and membership details, visit www.TCCU.org. Membership is open to those in Shelby, Christian, and Montgomery Counties, inviting the community to actively shape local education and business growth.
