County Federal Credit Union awards $1,000 for literacy

Literacy Volunteers of Aroostook receives fifth installment for training
By Barbara Scott
Staff Writer
    Officials with the County Federal Credit Union’s “Count on the County” Initiative Committee have awarded Literacy Volunteers of Aroostook the fifth $1,000 award in the “Count on the County” Initiative.
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CHECK — County Federal Credit Union has awarded Literacy Volunteers of Aroostook the fifth $1,000 award for the “Count on the County” initiative. Taking part are, from left, Stacy Edgecomb, branch supervisor, Caribou; Barbara Sutton, executive director, Literacy Volunteers of Aroostook; and Ken Hensler, president/CEO The County Federal Credit Union.
    Literacy Volunteers of Aroostook shares the gift of reading with adult learners through one-on-one tutoring, increasing the likelihood they’ll succeed in academic pursuits.
    The $1,000 will help support Literacy Volunteers of Aroostook purchase training materials for volunteer tutors and books.
    The County Federal Credit Union (CFCU) ‘Count on the County’ Initiative is awarding $1,000 to a non-profit organization in Aroostook County within the field of membership over a 12-month period.
     CFCU encourages everyone to take part in this initiative by telling us who you think is most deserving. Residents of the region can nominate their non-profit organization at www.countyfcu.org.
    Eligible submissions must be a 501(c)3 non-profit organization in good standing.
    For more about Literacy Volunteers of Aroostook, go to www.lvaroostook.maine
adulted.org.