Connex Credit Union Announces Coins-for-Change QI Charities

Photo: Pictured are Amos L. Smith, MSW, President and CEO, Community Action Agency of New Haven, and Jenell Lawson, Deputy Director and Vice President of Human Resources, holding a check for $1,232.87 from Connex Credit Union that was donated as part of the Coins-for-Change program.

Empty your spare change bottles and jars and help local organizations!

From now through March 31, 2022, local residents can help make a 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 three charitable organizations.

As part of Connex’s philanthropic initiative ConnexCares, Coins-for-Change supports three 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.
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“Participating in Coins-for-Change is an easy way for folks to help worthwhile causes while putting a little extra money in your pocket,” said Louise Nestor, director of marketing, Connex Credit Union. “Small change can really add up and help make a big difference in your local community. Bring your spare change to one of our coin-cashing machines at the following Connex branches by March 31, and 100 percent of the fee will be automatically donated to the participating organization.”
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• Connex’s Guilford Branch, located at 849 Boston Post Road, will donate to the Killingworth Women’s Organization. The Killingworth Women’s Organization is a local group of women volunteers dedicated to helping others in town and maintaining a network of women to build a stronger sense of community. They offer a variety of programs and services including a food pantry, annual scholarship, and holiday events.

• Connex’s Monroe Branch, located at 155 Main Street, will donate to the Woodruff Family YMCA. The Woodruff Family YMCA in Milford is dedicated to healthy living with a 25-yard indoor pool, 8,500 square foot wellness center, and an exciting outdoor community playscape for children. Funds collected will provide scholarships for low-income youth, adults, and seniors to participate in their programs.

• Connex’s North Haven Branch, located at 412 Washington Avenue, will donate to The National Veterans Council for Legal Redress. The National Veterans Council for Legal Redress (NVCLR) serves on the frontlines of the veteran’s homelessness crisis by providing direct safety net service to disabled veterans. Under the Veteran Living Communities initiative, NVCLR plans to construct an affordable accessible multi-family housing unit for up to four qualifying veterans.

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

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