STRATFORD, Conn.– Sikorsky Credit Union organized a book dive and donated more than 200 books to the Literacy Volunteer Center in Milford, Conn.
Sikorsky Credit Union celebrated National Literacy Month with the book drive, during which employees generously donated more than 200 new and gently used books.
“We know the children and families will be excited to add these new books to their homes," said Ken Ferrari, SVP, chief experience officer. Sikorsky Credit Union takes great pride in giving back to the communities we serve. We are happy we could help spread the joy of reading to children at the Literacy Volunteer Center.”
The Literacy Volunteer Center is a non-profit organization that has been building literacy in the Greater Milford and Stratford Areas with quality programs for thousands of local adults and children. The ability to read and write is the basis for all other education.
Suzanne Solensky, Executive Director of Literacy Volunteers of Southern CT added, “We were thrilled to receive over 200 children’s books from the employees of Sikorsky Credit Union. Because of their generous donation, many more children in Stratford, Milford and West Haven will have books in their homes. Community partners such as the credit union are essential to our efforts to support children’s literacy."
Below, Ken Ferrari, Patricia Diorio, Jenna Bartley and Zachary Hasselbarth of Sikorsky Credit Union.