In February, American Eagle Federal Credit Union donated a total of $8,500 to five non-profit organizations. It also provided food to needy Manchester area residents.

Financial Donation

Eastern CT Health Network (ECHN) Milestone Capital Campaign ECHN

American Eagle Federal Credit Union made its fourth donation of a five year pledge to the Eastern Connecticut Health Network. Over the five-year period American Eagle will have donated a total of $25,000 to the ECHN "Milestones" Campaign. The funds have been used to renovate the Emergency Department at Rockville General Hospital, along with other improvements, giving the medical staff the opportunity to deliver quality care in a healing environment.

Middlesex YMCA, Middletown, Enrichment Programs

American Eagle made a donation to support the Middlesex YMCA. The Y's Summer Enrichment Program offers children entering grades 1-6 a chance to have hands-on learning and fun. visit exciting places, learn about different cultures, and develop new friendships. Children are able to attend the program for one or multiple weeks. The donation from AEFCU will be used to support the children of low income families in Middlesex County to attend this summer enrichment and after school programs.

East Hartford YMCA, Preschool and Teen Enrichment Programs

American Eagle made a monetary donation to the East Hartford YMCA locate on Main Street. The YMCA offers safe and adult supervised after school and Saturday activities for East Hartford children ages 6-17. The multipurpose room is used for group sports activities such as dodge ball and basketball. The money donated by AEFCU will go toward funding events and equipment in the YMCA's pre-teen and teen centers. At the pre-teen and teen centers, students can use computers, watch television, and play video and board games. Game tables are also available in the teen center.

Literacy Volunteers of Northern CT

American Eagle is proud to support Literacy Volunteers of America of Northern Connecticut, Inc., a non-profit educational organization whose primary goal is to fight illiteracy in Northern Connecticut. The organization provides services through two programs: Basic Reading and English as a Second Language (ESL). Basic Reading focuses on functionally illiterate English speaking adults. English as a Second language focuses on adults whose primary language is no American English. On April 30, 2009 Literacy Volunteers of American of Northern Connecticut will be hosting its 5^rh Annual Scrabble Challenge a the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Enfield. This event raises money to help eliminate illiteracy throughout the community. The organization refers to the event as "a combination of teamwork, good food, friendly competition and at the same time, supports such a good cause." American Eagle is pleased to support this important educational initiative as a friend of LVA sponsorship. American Eagle employees will participate in this scrabble challenge.

Literacy Volunteers of Central, CT
American Eagle also supports the Literacy Volunteers of Central Connecticut, an organization that provides instruction, assistance, and encouragement to adult members of the community who want to improve their sills in reading, writing, or speaking English so that they can achieve their work, family, and community goals. The group recruits and trains volunteers who tutor and act as mentors for students that may need help with cultural or societal issues as well as language difficulties. The organization holds its 6^th Annual Scrabble Challenge Fundraiser at the Aqua Turf Club in Plantsville on April 29, 2009. Funds raised will be used to directly impact the literacy levels of the residents in the communities that it serves. American Eagle is a Silver Sponsor for this event.

In-Kind Donations

MCCC Food Pantry, Manchester

On Thursday, February 26^th, the American Eagle Manchester Branch delivered five large bags of groceries to the Manchester Food Pantry. This food was donated by employees and members visiting the branch during January and February. MACC (Manchester Area Conference of Churches, Inc.) was established on January 19, 1973 by fourteen area churches. MACC has grown to be the Town of Manchester's primary social services agency. MACC serves residents of the towns of Manchester and Bolton and is the largest private, nonprofit social services agency in the state located East of the Connecticut River. Currently, twenty area churches govern MACC policy. MACC employs a dedicated staff of professionals and relies on thousands of volunteers every ear to fulfill its mission. Every day, 365 days a year, MACC provides needed social services to the community. Its mission is to provide food, clothing, shelter and advocacy for the unmet basic needs of people in the community it serves.

February Employee Volunteerism

Six American Eagle employees volunteered a total of eleven hours during February for a year -to-date total of eleven hours.
 

JDRF Corporate Committee, Farmington
One employee volunteers as a member of the JDRF (Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation) Corporate Committee. This committee has the unique opportunity to directly impact the day-to-day lives of children, teens, and adults in our community living with diabetes. One of the primary benefits of this annual committee includes networking with other area business leaders who share the same commitment to JDRF. Thanks to JDRF's generous corporate partners, it is able to host events throughout the year that unite the community and raise funds to bring us closer to the cure for this chronic disease affecting 24 million Americans. This committee meets during the months of January, February, March, May, June, and December.

Willowbrook School Book Fair, Willowbrook School, East Hartford
On Friday, February 13, three employees helped parents/guardians and Pre-K students select a book to read a home. Each child received a free book, bookmark, and AEFCU pencil. Each parent/guardian received a book to read to his/her child who attends Willowbrook School and AEFCU pen and pad.

CREC Educational Day, East Hartford High School, East Hartford
On Tuesday, February 24, one of our employees taught nine East Hartford High School students all about using savings and checking accounts. These students are enrolled in a career education program that gives them the sills to find a summer job and manage their finances successfully.

Read at Willowbrook School Program, Willowbrook School, East Hartford
During the month of February, two employees read stories to Pre-school children who attend Willowbrook School in East Hartford. Willowbrook School is a comprehensive Preschool program for children age's three to five. It is funded by Connecticut State Department of Education and Social Services.

United Way Community Investment Program Committee, Hartford

One American Eagle employee serves on the United Way's United Way of Central and Northeastern Connecticut's Community Investment Program (CIP) Committee. This committee meets monthly and oversees the annual allocation of United Way funding to eligible non-profit human service agencies. The significant work of the Committee is accomplished through a number of volunteer "Citizen Review Panels" responsible for in-depth evaluation of all application for funding. The Committee makes final funding recommendations to the United Way Boards of Directors.