RTN Federal Credit Union and RTN GoodWorks Foundation Present $24,379 - PDF document

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Contact: Sarita Ledani September 19, 2016 sledani@rtn.org 781.736.9985 RTN Federal Credit Union and RTN GoodWorks Foundation Present $24,379 to Mass. Coalition for Homeless Waltham, MA —RTN Federal Credit Union and RTN GoodWorks Foundation presented a check for $24,379 to the Massachusetts Coalition for the Homeless on Monday, September 19. The funds are proceeds raised from Walk Home 2016, which took place in June. “We are grateful to RTN’s continued hard work and ongoing generosity through the annual Walk Home event to help us help homeless teens, individuals and families,” says Coalition Executive Director Robyn Frost. “These funds go directly to help our prevention, direct services, and legislative advocacy efforts, and support our mission to eradicate homelessness from the Commonwealth.” Walk Home, the Credit Union’s signature fundraising event, brings together RTN members and staff, along with community residents, local and state dignitaries and politicians, and business sponsors. 5K Walk events are held in Danvers, Dorchester, and Waltham—three communities RTN serves. “We are honored to partner with the Coalition and proudly contribute to its important work on behalf of the homeless,” says Peter Cole, Board Member of RTN Federal Credit Union, Board Chair of RTN GoodWorks Foundation, and Quality Review Specialist, Quality & Patient Safety at Lawrence General Hospital. Walk Home 2017 will take place on Sunday, June 11, 2017. Founded in 2011, RTN GoodWorks Foundation is a 501 (c) (3) non-profit, public charitable foundation that foster financial wellness, and promote financial literacy and community involvement. RTN Federal Credit Union is a full-service financial cooperative, providing members with high- quality financial products and customized service. Founded in 1945, RTN is one of the largest credit unions in Massachusetts, with $860 million in assets, 50,000 members and 19 branches. Membership is open to employees and families of more than 650 employer groups. ###

Pictured (l to r) are: RTN GoodWorks Foundation Director Henry Doyle; Board Chair of RTN GoodWorks Foundation Peter Cole; Board Member of RTN GoodWorks Foundation Joan Kuhn; RTN GoodWorks Foundation Massachusetts Coalition for the Homeless Executive Director Robyn Frost; RTN Senior Vice President of Retail Services and Treasurer, RTN GoodWorks Foundation Nicole James; and RTN Assistant Vice President for Business Development and Executive Director, RTN GoodWorks Foundation Sarita Ledani.