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Press Releases 2008

May 9 , 2008 - VOLUNTEERS RECOGNIZED FOR HELPING CITY OF CHESTER RESIDENTS PREPARE 2007 TAX RETURNS

Broomall, PA - Eight Franklin Mint Federal Credit Union (FMFCU) employees, were acknowledged for participating in a successful 2008 Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program in the City of Chester.  The VITA program provides free income tax preparation to low income taxpayers.  This is FMFCU’s third year being involved with the program.

During a special volunteer recognition ceremony held on Widener University’s campus, FMFCU employees along with other VITA volunteers were thanked for their time in helping to prepare and file returns for Chester residents during tax season.  In addition to tax returns, volunteers also helped with economic stimulus payments.  Credit Union employees who were recognized and thanked included:  Tonia Covington, Upper Darby, who also served as a Site Coordinator; Gloria Mann, Linnwood; Cecily Venkatesh, Swarthmore; Quynh Nguyen, Upper Darby; Tyra Taylor, Wilmington, DE; Laverne King-Stover, Broomall; Carmen Freeman, New Castle, DE and Richard B. Elam, Sr., Lansdowne. 

Others recognized during the ceremony were Sara Starr and Nurel Storey, who were tax preparers at FMFCU’s Chester Branch and Sharon Fluellen-Flynn, who coordinated the site at North Chester Baptist Church.

This year, VITA volunteers, all of whom are certified by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) prepared and filed 243 returns free of charge in two locations, the Credit Union’s Chester branch office and at North Chester Baptist Church.  Volunteers prepared and filed returns between January 27 and April 12 for four days totaling 19 hours a week.

“Considering the great demand of taxpayers filing for stimulus payments this year, volunteers did an outstanding job in preparing returns,” says first-year Site Coordinator and FMFCU Crozer-Chester Branch Manager, Tonia Covington.

“I am pleased to report a 62% increase this year in dollars refunded to residents.  Without help from the volunteer tax preparers, FMFCU Chester Branch staff and those at North Chester Baptist Church, we would not have been able to offer this valuable, helpful service to those who really need it,” says FMFCU Vice President and District Manager, John Greskiewicz.

May 2 , 2008 - RECOGNIZED DURING VICTIMS' RIGHTS WEEK BY DELAWARE COUNTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY'S OFFICE

Broomall, PA - Franklin Mint Federal Credit Union (FMFCU) was recently recognized by the Delaware County District Attorney’s office for their work in helping to protect Delaware County Senior Citizens against elder abuse, particularly fraud and financial exploitation.

“It’s important that our employees are educated in recognizing the different forms of elder abuse.  We want them to understand and realize that senior citizens can be abused not only physically, but financially too. Each year, the Credit Union holds special training sessions for personnel that cover security and safety issues.  This year, elder abuse was the special session. Employees from our 26 branch offices were educated on elder abuse, and the steps they should take if elder abuse is suspected.  It’s an honor to be recognized for our efforts by the District Attorney’s office,” says Laymen R. Grant, FMFCU Internal Audit Manager.

April 9, 2008 - OPENS ITS 25TH BRANCH LOCATION IN THE BOROUGH OF WEST CHESTER

West Chester, PA - Franklin Mint Federal Credit Union (FMFCU) recently held a grand opening for its 25th branch location in the Borough of West Chester, making FMFCU the first Credit Union in the Borough. The new branch is located at 106 West Market Street and has Saturday hours to serve members' needs.

Franklin Mint Federal Credit Union (FMFCU) recently held a grand opening for its 25th branch location in the Borough of West Chester, making FMFCU the first Credit Union in the Borough. The new branch is located at 106 West Market Street and has Saturday hours to serve members' needs. “We’re happy to be in the Borough of West Chester. We’re looking forward to serving new and current members who reside in Chester County. Having a free-standing branch in downtown West Chester will give members the freedom and ability to conduct financial business anytime,” says John T. Powers, FMFCU Vice President of Retail Services.

Attending the ribbon cutting ceremony were West Chester Mayor Richard Yoder; Glenn Fricke, Executive Director of Safe Harbor; Commissioner Kathy Cozzone; Katie Walker, Greater West Chester Chamber of Commerce President; Steve Grabicki, Chief of Staff for Senator Andrew Dinniman and Malcolm Johnstone, Executive Director of West Chester’s Business Improvement District.

Following the dedication, FMFCU Branch Manager Marc Ernest presented Safe Harbor Executive Director, Glenn Fricke with a $200 donation that will benefit West Chester Borough’s homeless shelter.

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March 26, 2008 - FMFCU HOSTS THE GREATER WEST CHESTER CHAMBER OF COMMERCE COFFEE CONNECTION

FMFCU recently hosted The Greater West Chester Chamber of Commerce Coffee Connection at our newest branch on Market Street.