SCARBOROUGH, Maine–To show some appreciation for emergency healthcare workers who had to work on New Year’s Day, Town & Country FCU provided pizza to nearly 250 ER workers at Maine Medical Center, Mercy – Northern Light Hospital, and Southern Maine Health Care.
In addition, “in acknowledgement of the incredible efforts this past fall after the tragic shootings in Lewiston,” Town & Country also provided pizza to the staff at Central Maine Medical Center.
The credit union said that in keeping with its strong commitment to supporting local businesses, it partnered with Otto’s Pizza to provide the meals.
‘Wonderful Gesture’
“What a wonderful gesture to start the new year. Staff were touched and grateful for Town & Country’s kindness and consideration for the hardworking health care teams caring for our communities every day,” said Wendy Napolitano, VP-operations performance at Northern Light – Mercy Hospital
Added Jon Paradise, SVP-communications, marketing and outreach with Town & Country, “In all of the celebration surrounding the New Year, it’s easy to forget the dedicated people that are on the frontlines treating emergencies not just on New Year’s Day but throughout the year. Because of their dedication and commitment, our communities are stronger and healthier. We believe that ‘Local Helping Local’ goes beyond helping provide financial services to our community but also recognizing and supporting the importance of acknowledging people and organizations that are vital parts of where we live.”
A Year of Giving
According to the $551.8-million Town & Country FCU, the contribution of meals concludes another year of its Local Helping Local initiative, with the CU reporting it not only provided financial solutions to its nearly 40,000 members, but financial and volunteer support to nearly 200 local non-profits and organizations totaling nearly $325,000 (paid and in-kind), as well as providing hundreds of gift cards to support local businesses.
“We are where we live and that’s why supporting our community is a core part of who we are and has been since 1953,” said CEO David Libby. “‘Local helping local’ means local decisions, local commitment, and local support. Simply put, it’s who we are and what we do. Supporting the incredible team of emergency room workers at healthcare facilities throughout southern Maine marks a great beginning to 2024. We were determined to include Central Maine Medical Center because of the events in Lewiston and the important role that the staff their had immediately after the events and in the days following. We wanted to say thank you.”
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