Aroostook Football gets ‘Count on the County’ award

14 years ago

Aroostook Football gets

‘Count on the County’ award

 

Group receives $1,000

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    The Aroostook Football organization is the latest recipient of a $1,000 Count on the County Initiative award presented by the County Federal Credit Union. Taking part in the initiative presentation are, from left: Dan Bagley, CFCU branch manager, Presque Isle; Stu Wyckoff, Aroostook Football; Stacy Edgecomb, branch supervisor Caribou; Ken Hensler, president/CEO and Ryan Ellsworth, executive vice president.

 

    The County Federal Credit Union’s “Count On The County” Initiative Committee recently awarded Aroostook Football its eighth $1,000 award in the “Count On The County” Initiative.
    Aroostook Football is a non-profit organization that helps organize and support football programs to promote healthy growth and development of youth in the County.
    Aroostook Football will provide equipment and instruction to 175 kids this season. The $1,000 “Count On The County” initiative award will help Aroostook Football recondition helmets and continue its mission of teaching kids teamwork, sportsmanship, and leadership on and off the field.
    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 each month for the year.  CFCU encourages everyone to take part by sharing who 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. To learn more about Aroostook Football go to www.aroostookfootball.org.

 
 Camp receives gift

    The County Federal Credit Union’s “Count On The County” Initiative Committee recently awarded the Aroostook Teen Leadership Camp the seventh $1,000 award in the “Count On The County” Initiative.
    Aroostook Teen Leadership Camp inspires sixth through ninth-graders to lead a life free of drugs.  ATLC hosts a residential summer camp and organizes follow-up events during the school year.
    The $1,000 “Count On The County” initiative award will fund 10 scholarships for teens to attend Aroostook Teen Leadership Camp this summer.
    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 each month for the year.  
    For more about Aroostook Teen Leadership Camp, go to  http://atlccamp.tripod.com/.

 
Agency recognized

    The County Federal Credit Union’s “Count on the County” Initiative committee recently presented Helping Neighbors the sixth $1,000  award in the “Count On The  County” initiative.
    Helping Neighbors provides small 0-interest loans or grants to very low income individuals in serious need and who have exhausted all other resources. Helping Neighbors only asks that those who benefit from their assistance might pay the loan back when it becomes possible for them to do so. Helping Neighbors is funded by donations from individuals, churches and businesses.
    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 each month during the year. CFCU encourages everyone to take part by sharing with those most deserving.
    For more information about Helping Neighbors call 764-7664 or 800-464-7664.