REGION – 802 Credit Union is celebrating 802 Day by giving back to the communities that make the 802 special. In recognition of the annual celebration, 802 Credit Union locations across Vermont have each selected a local nonprofit or community organization to receive an $802 donation.
The initiative celebrates both the 802 Credit Union brand and its deep connection to the communities it serves. Each location was invited to choose an organization or cause that is meaningful to its local community, putting the decisions directly in the hands of the employees who live, work, and serve members there.
“802 is more than our name. It represents where we live, where we work, and the communities we are proud to serve,” said Stacey Benoit, chief operating officer at 802 Credit Union. “802 Day gives us another opportunity to celebrate that connection by putting support directly into the hands of organizations doing meaningful work in our communities. Our teams know their communities well, and we wanted them to choose organizations and causes that matter locally.”
Organizations that received this year’s $802 community donations included Our Place Community Food Center in Bellows Falls, which provides food and other essential support to individuals and families in the Bellows Falls area; Windham County Safe Place, a child advocacy center and special investigations unit that provides free support, forensic interviews, medical exams, and therapy to child and adult survivors of physical and sexual abuse, serving the Windham County community; Springfield Town Library, which serves the Springfield community as a resource for learning, literacy, information, and connection; Rescue Inc. in Townshend, which provides lifesaving emergency medical services with compassionate, professional care to communities throughout the region; and Windsor Food Shelf, which helps address food insecurity and provides an important local resource for individuals and families in the Windsor community.
Together, these donations, along with others across the state, represent $10,426 invested directly into Vermont organizations and reflect the diverse needs of the communities 802 Credit Union serves, including food security, emergency services, youth and families, older adults, animal welfare, education, and support for vulnerable individuals.
“Community is at the heart of who we are as a credit union,” Benoit added. “These organizations show up for our neighbors every day. We are proud to recognize their work, support their missions, and celebrate 802 Day alongside the communities we call home.”
802 Day is an annual celebration of 802 Credit Union’s Vermont roots and its commitment to its members, employees, and communities. Throughout the year, the credit union supports local nonprofits, community organizations, events, and initiatives as part of its ongoing commitment to strengthening the communities its members and employees call home.