Community Outreach

Seaway Valley Prevention Council Trunk or Treat event

We made a donation to the Seaway Valley Prevention Council for their annual Trunk or Treat event. This event gives parents a safe place to bring their kids to celebrate Halloween. Their event is in Ogdensburg in Northern Physical Therapy's parking lot on Saturday, October 21st from 5 pm to 7 pm. They are also hosting Trunk or Treats in Massena and Gouverneur. 

Pictured from left to right are Richard Tacchino, Business Development Officer from the CU, and Marissa Johnston, Kenzie Laughlin, Britny Harmer, Jacob Goyco, Sidney Johnson. Who are all prevention educators at Seaway Valley Prevention Council.

Heuvelton Central School Positivity Project Donation

St. Lawrence Federal Credit Union recently made a donation to the Heuvelton Central School Positivity Project. Here is what the school had to say:

A big THANK YOU to the St. Lawrence Federal Credit Union for donating to the Positivity Project program at Heuvelton Central School! Simply stated, the Positivity Project promotes kindness and provides lessons and opportunities for our students to become better human beings. Heuvelton Central School graduate Richard Tacchino stopped by the school to present Positivity Project director Scott Sargent a variety of items – we appreciate you, SLFCU!!

Ogdensburg International Seaway Festival Donation

St. Lawrence Federal Credit Union gave a donation to sponsor the Ogdensburg International Seaway Festival 2023. 

Pictured are Richard Tacchino, Business Development Officer & Chris Cole from the festival committee.

Heuvelton Historical Association Donation

St. Lawrence Federal Credit Union made a $1,000.00 donation to Heuvelton Historical Association.  They are doing a letter drive to help raise money for a few different projects they have going on.

Pictured from left to right are Tim Felt, Chief Business Development Officer, David Kingsley,  Board President for Heuvelton Historical Association & Richard Tacchino, Business Development Officer.

Ogdensburg Free Academy Boys Baseball Program Donation

St. Lawrence Federal Credit Union Recently made a donation to Ogdensburg Free Academy Boys Baseball program.  Pictured from left to right are Tim Felt, Chief Business Development Officer, Alex Mitchell, Madden West, Seth Scholette, Ryan Mitchell and Coach Brooks Brenno.

Best of Luck this season!

Rensselaer Falls Library Donation

The Credit Union Recently made a donation to the Rensselaer Falls Library.  They will be using the funds towards their revitalization project.  Accepting the donation is Anges Hoey, Library Manager with Richard Tacchino from SLFCU.

Seaway Valley Prevention Council Donation

The credit union made a donation to Seaway Valley Prevention Council.  They have provided valuable services to the community since 1987.  The agency programs provide quality prevention, community, and recovery services for residents of St. Lawrence County and beyond.  Educators work with youth, parents, families, and local decision-makers to empower them to make positive changes in their lives and engage in their local communities to make long lasting changes.   Pictured is part of the staff at the council.  Front Row (left to right): Richard Tacchino, form the credit union, Samantha Mace, Travis Jordan, Larecus Dobbs

Back Row (left to right): Mackenzie Laughlin, Alexandria Mitchell, Chelsea LeBeau, Rachel Milone, Samantha Emerson, Sarah Barr, and Larry Calkins

Renewal House Donation

The credit union recently made a donation to Renewal House in Canton.  Renewal House was formed back in the early 80's to respond immediately to the needs of victims of domestic violence and sexual assault in St. Lawrence County.  Their services empower victims and increase community awareness.  Pictured are Amanda Terrance-Locy a USR in our Canton Branch & Ilene Burke, Executive Director of Renewal House.

Hermon Hepburn Library Donation

St Lawrence Federal Credit Union recently gave a donation to the Hermon Hepburn Library.  Pictured are Eric Mitchell, Hermon Branch Manager and Kathryn Stransky, treasurer for the library.   

Children’s Home of Jefferson County Donation

St. Lawrence Federal Credit Union made a donation to the Children's Home of Jefferson County. This is the largest human services organization in Northern New York. They offer many programs and services to the community including youth & family support services, foster care & family permanence, health & wellness and afterschool programs. Pictured are Dr. Marianne DiMatteo, MSW President & CEO of the Children's Home & Richard Tacchino Business Development Manager at the credit union.

Heuvelton Volunteer Fire Department

At the Credit Union we are very resourceful. As shown by Richard Tacchino our Business Development Manager in this great selfie with Travis Wood, Fire Chief from Heuvelton Volunteer Fire Department. When no one was there to snap a picture of our recent donation to the Heuvelton Fire Department. Richard and Travis teamed up to still get a great picture. Thank you to Travis and the Heuvelton Fire Department for all you do for our community.

Friends of the Ogdensburg Library Donation

St. Lawrence Federal Credit Union recently made a donation to the Friends of the Ogdensburg Library. Pictured are Thomas Lawrence & Ed Lavarney from Friends of the Library with Richard Tacchino from St. Lawrence Federal Credit Union and Penny Kerfien, Executive Director of the Ogdensburg Public Library.

Claxton Hepburn Medical Center Auxiliary Donation

St Lawrence Federal Credit Union made a donation to the Claxton Hepburn Medical Center Auxiliary for their 19th Annual Festival of Trees. Pictured are Richard Tacchino from the credit union with Ramona Kennedy, Diane Bell, Allyson Smith, Diane Dailey, Teresa Loffler and Colleen Anderson from the auxiliary. Thank you ladies for all you do for the hospital and our community!

The Thanksgiving Craft Show Donation

St. Lawrence Federal Credit Union made a donation to The Thanksgiving Craft Show which is being held from 10 am to 4 pm at Ogdensburg Free Academy on November 19, 2022. The event is sponsored by the Seaway Festival, The Remington Museum and other local organizations. After the craft show there will be a parade at 6 pm from the school down to the greenbelt at Library Park where a fireworks display will be held. Pictured are Courtney Bigelow from the credit union, Chris Lalone & LaurelLee Roethel from the Seaway Festival Committee and MaryJane Larock from the credit union.

Stronger Together, Inc Donation

St. Lawrence Federal Credit Union made a donation to Stronger Together, Inc for their first annual Maple City Fall Festival. The festival will be an annual family event with local vendors, exciting games for children with many other activities in the works. The event this year will take place on October 8th at the Knights of Columbus, 721 Hasbrouck St. Their goal is to provide a great way for our community to come together to celebrate the fall. Pictured are Richard Tacchino, Business Development Manager at the credit union, Marsha Hough, Palmer Petell and Cynthia Laying from Stronger Together, Inc.

The Frederic Remington Art Museum Donation

St. Lawrence Federal Credit Union recently made a donation to The Frederic Remington Art Museum for an education fundraiser they were having. Pictured are Richard Tacchino, Business Development Manager at the credit union and Doug McDonald, Director of the museum.

Heuvelton Labor Day Festivities Donation

St. Lawrence Federal Credit Union Recently donated to the Heuvelton Labor Day Festivities Committee for the Donald Duck Races. The race will be held this year on September 3rd at noon at the flat rocks on the River Road in Heuvelton. Tickets are available at the Heuvelton branch of the credit union or through committee members. Pictured is Donald Duck, Gary Duvall & Kaitlin Vine.

Good Luck on all of your events this year!

When Grief Comes to School Program Donation

For the second year in a row, two local credit unions have joined efforts to match donations in support of Hospice of St. Lawrence Valleys, “When Grief Comes to School Program.”

“We recognize the vital work Hospice of St. Lawrence Valley does each and every day, especially when it comes to its “When Grief Comes to School” program, which is available on a moments notice to help assist students and staff when there is a death in school, ease the pain and suffering of the youth of our North Country schools,” said a joint statement released by Scott A. Wilson, President & Chief Executive Officer, SeaComm and Todd Mashaw, President & Chief Executive Officer, St. Lawrence Federal. “Our financial support is a small way in which we can assist in this unfortunate, but important mission.”

Mary Jones, Director of Family Support Services, described when grief comes to school program as, “a pivotal program that offers support to schools after the death of a student or staff member. The primary goal is to cultivate healthy grievers through educating all about the grief process and introducing strategies to adapt to the death. Support from community businesses and individuals provides coping tools and program development, for this program.”

“Stephen House has been a major driving force in coordinating this donation, leading the communication and advocacy efforts responsible for funding of the program. We cannot thank Steve and his family, SeaComm and St. Lawrence Federal Credit Union enough for their long-time support of Hospice, said Zachary Monroe, Director of Development and Community Relations. In honor and memory of their Son, Christian House, Steve, and his family have worked for the last decade, supporting with both personal donations, and advocating in the community, for programs dedicated to providing grief services to youth.

S.T.E.P. By S.T.E.P. , Inc Donation

Thank you to St. Lawrence Federal Credit Union for your generous contribution to our Supportive Housing Project! All of the “Welcome Home Starter Kits” for the Lincoln School Apartments are provided by The Lodging Kit Company, a Certified Veteran-Owned Business that specializes in transitional housing. Thanks to the St. Lawrence Federal Credit Union sponsorship, we are able to provide linens, kitchen utensils, pots and pans, cleaning supplies, towels and more for our tenants. We continue to be overcome with gratitude for the community support that our Lincoln School Apartment Program is receiving!

Rensselaer Falls Festival

St. Lawrence Federal Credit Union made a donation to the Rensselaer Falls Festival. Pictured are Brandi Stark, Eric Mitchell, Mike Hammond, Mayor of Rensselaer Falls & Richard Tacchino.

What an incredible community event!

61st Ogdensburg International Seaway Festival

St. Lawrence Federal Credit Union recently made a donation to the 61st Ogdensburg International Seaway Festival. Pictured from left to right are Courtney Bigelow, teller, Chris Cole from the Ogdensburg Seaway Festival & Michelle Carkner, Chief Training Officer for the credit union.'

Junior Savers

Here is our Junior Savers gift card contest winner for April Credit Union Youth month. Pictured are Tim Felt Chief Operations Officer, Liam Riorden & Kaitlin Vine Universal Service Representative at the Heuvelton branch.

Congratulations Liam!!

Greater Ogdensburg Chamber of Commerce

St. Lawrence Federal Credit Union recently made a donation to the Greater Ogdensburg Chamber of Commerce for the 18th Annual Car-B-Que on June 4th located at the Dobisky Center & Marina. Pictured from left to right are Britney Mason, Administrative Assistant at SLFCU, Laura Pearson, Workforce Development Coordinator/Ogdensburg Area Chamber Manager, & Todd Mashaw, CEO at SLFCU.

Riverview Towers Breakfast

St. Lawrence Federal Credit Union bought breakfast for the displaced residents of the Riverview towers fire today. A big thank you for the Ogdensburg Diner who prepared it for us and brought it to Wadhams Hall. 3 employees were on hand to help serve it to the residents. Pictured are Richard Tacchino, Felicia Barr and Kim Bell from the credit union along with 3 of the residents. St. Lawrence Federal also donated $250.00 to the office of the aging for the needs of the residents.

Making sure these people are taken care of is a huge undertaking. Our hats are off to all of the organizations and volunteers who are making sure that the residents are being properly cared for.