LOWELL, Mass.–Jeanne D’Arc Credit Union reported the winner of its latest Give-A-Click winner is The Psychological Center, Inc., a non-profit organization based in Lawrence, Mass. The Psychological Center received a $1,500 donation from the Credit Union’s We Share A Common Thread Foundation.
The Give-A-Click program runs every quarter on the We Share a Common Thread Foundation website. Community members visit the site, learn about the worthy non-profit contestants, and cast their vote for the one they would like to support. The organization with the most votes at the end of the quarter is awarded a $1,500 donation from the Foundation.
With its three programs, Daybreak Shelter, Women’s View and Pegasus House, The Physiological Center, Inc. serves men and women struggling with drug or alcohol addiction, mental health issues or homelessness. The organization’s services provide individualized treatment for each client to help them achieve their personal goals, learn about relapse prevention, and successfully transition from the program.
Between the three programs, The Psychological Center, Inc. serves a total of 130 clients each day and night. Since its inception in 1971, the organization has served thousands of individuals from all over Massachusetts.
“The Psychological Center is a wonderful organization that lends a much-needed hand to our neighbors in need,” said Mark S. Cochran, president and CEO of Jeanne D’Arc Credit Union. “We are proud to help them continue their mission in the Greater Lawrence community with this Give-A-Click donation.:
To reel in votes, Pappalardo and her team aggressively promoted their participation on Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn, the credit union reported. They also sent out email blasts to staff, friends and family and relied on word of mouth.
Jeanne D’Arc Credit Union said it was also honored to feature Renaissance Club and Servants for Haiti as nominees in the 2018 first quarter Give-A-Click campaign.
The second quarter contest kicked off on April 1st with Able to Serve – New England, Inc. and Pelham Good Neighbor Fund vying for the next donation prize.
At right,Mark S. Cochran, president and CEO of Jeanne D’Arc Credit Union (left), presented Carina Pappalardo, The Psychological Center’s CEO, with a $1,500 donation prize.