LOWELL, Mass.– Jeanne D’Arc Credit Union has donated $1,000 to Mill City Grows, an organization dedicated to fostering food justice by improving physical health, economic independence, and environmental sustainability in Lowell through increased access to land, locally grown food, and education.
“Social responsibility is an integral part of our overall mission,” said Jeanne D’Arc CU CEO Mark S. Cochran. “We are proud to support Mill City Grows in its quest to improve Lowell residents’ access to fresh, healthy food.”
Jeanne D’Arc Credit Union said it understands the value of community and working together. Recognizing that local businesses and organizations are able to provide greater assistance to residents when they combine efforts, Jeanne D’Arc tied an online statements promotion to a donation to Mill City Grows as both are instruments in enhancing environmental sustainability.
“We are so grateful for the support of Jeanne D’Arc Credit Union, and we’re absolutely thrilled to work with such a community-minded partner, especially on a project that promotes greener customers and business practices,” said Francey Slater, co-founder and co-director of Mill City Grows. “Together we can grow a healthy and sustainable community in Lowell.”
At top, right, Michelle Silveira, Senior Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer of Jeanne D’Arc Credit Union; Lydia Sisson, Co-Founder and Co-Director of Mill City Grows; and Francey Slater, Co-Founder and Co-Director of Mill City Grows.
Separately, Jeanne D’Arc Credit Union held a successful two-week food drive for the Merrimack Valley Food Bank that resulted in a donation of 750 lbs. of non-perishable food items.
“Social responsibility is an integral part of our overall mission,” said Cochran. “We are proud to support the Merrimack Valley Food Bank in its quest to ease hunger throughout the region. Local businesses and organizations are able to provide greater assistance when they combine efforts.”
Jeanne D’Arc Credit Union said it understands the value of working together and was pleased to be able to provide pasta, peanut butter, baby food and formula, soups, and other much-needed items to the Food Bank.
Below, from left, Brandy Clough, Susan Hannigan, Patricia Cox, Kiomarie Ocasio, Joseph Smith, Yashira Gonzalez, Melina Sorth