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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Literacy Volunteers of Aroostook was the recent recipient of a $1,000 award from the County Federal Credit Union, as part of the credit union’s “Count on the County” initiative. From left are: Stacy Edgecomb, Caribou branch supervisor; 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.maineadulted.org.
