At the end of 2022 we saw an exciting return to some of our favorite community outreach efforts at UMassFive! We were able to celebrate the return of our cold-weather clothing drive, which brought many warm donations from our membership and employees to our neighbors in need through the Amherst Survival Center. We are also proud to announce that our employees raised over $20,000 for two local non-profits during the fall of 2022; we raised $15,700 in support of the UMass Cancer Center via participation in the UMass Cancer Walk and Run, and $4,800 for the Food Bank of Western Massachusetts via participation in Will Bike 4 Food.
Raising Funds for Our Community
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A longstanding and top supporter of the UMass Cancer Walk and Run event for over 20 years, UMassFive employees join together annually as “Team UMassFive” to raise funds for the cause, both personally and in branch locations. In 2022, fundraising efforts included raffle baskets, bake sales, candy sales, and art/jewelry sales. Donations were also sought from Credit Union corporate partners, whose support helps bolster efforts each year. Team UMassFive has raised over $173,000 in donations to the UMass Cancer Center over the lifetime of our participation.
For several years now, UMassFive employees have also jumped on their bicycles in support of Will Bike 4 Food, a major fundraising event for the Food Bank of Western Mass. In 2022, six team members worked together to raise $4,800 from supporters, which equates to 18,800 meals for our neighbors in need. At the Will Bike 4 Food event, the team rode a collective 300 miles for this cause!
We appreciate the dedication and generosity of our employees and our membership when it comes to giving back to our community. Together, our impact is so much greater than it could be individually. Thank you to all who have participated in these efforts. Stay tuned for details on a Personal Care Items Drive to be held in March!
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