MANCHESTER, N.H. – Members First Credit Union was the presenting sponsor for the Manchester Police Athletic League’s MPAL Ball. The annual event, which was held at the Doubletree by Hilton Downtown Manchester, is a fundraiser for MPAL’s community outreach. MPAL connects cops and kids through after-school programs that offer enrichment in a safe, structured environment, free of charge.
The credit union’s $15,000 sponsorship will support these efforts as the police officers invest in the lives of youth in Greater Manchester.
“Members First is honored to support this event for the fourth year in a row and we appreciate the good that MPAL does in our community,” noted Terry Wiegelman, vice president of marketing and sales, Members First Credit Union. “Working with this organization year after year, it’s easy to see the value of their services. Their dedication to fostering and strengthening positive relationships between police officers and area youth is inspiring to us all.”
At the MPAL Ball, attendees experienced an elegant evening of dinner, dancing, games, and auctions.
“Members First has been an incredible partner in making it possible for MPAL to provide free life skills programs for some of Manchester's most at-risk youth,” said John Rainville, MPAL’s executive directoxr. “Their support has allowed us to grow despite the challenges posed by the pandemic, and they've helped us serve kids and families that might otherwise be left behind.”