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SeaComm Federal Credit Union recently presented a combined total of $50,000 to local not-for-profits as a way to enrich the communities we live in. This financial support was made in conjunction with the Small Business Recovery Grant Program provided by the Federal Home Loan Bank of New York.

“We are extremely pleased to partner with the Federal Home Loan Bank of New York (FHLBNY) in putting needed funds into five not-for-profits hands to assist them in their vital missions and carrying out our mission of people helping people,” said Scott A. Wilson, President & Chief Executive Officer.

We are incredibly grateful to have been presented with a $10,000 check alongside our fellow nonprofits: St. Lawrence County Historical Association, Police Activities League of Massena, Massena Arts and Theater Association, and St Lawrence Power and Equipment Museum.

Thanks again to SeaComm for their continued support!

Join us for this new monthly series of virtual learning and networking sessions with topics to include Diversity, Equity and Inclusion; Cultural Competency Regarding the LGBT+ Community; The Makings of a Strong Grant Proposal; and more!

Lunch and Learn United workshops take place on the first Thursday of the month, between 11:45 am and 1:00 pm via Zoom.

The first session on Thursday, February 1 features speaker Anne Garno, Director of Education for the North Country Prenatal/Perinatal Council, who will be presenting on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. During this session, we will discuss important topics related to DEI such as definitions of frequently used terms including intersectionality, bias, and privilege and how that impacts our work and effectiveness in the fields of healthcare, education and human services.

Anne Garno is the Director of Education at NCPPC.  In her role, she oversees the agency’s Youth Services and Professional Development initiatives.  She is a certified facilitator for a number of programs including DEI, Youth Mental Health First Aid, Adult Mental Health First Aid, Health Literacy, Trauma-Informed Care, and Healthy Outcomes from Positive Experiences (HOPE).  She has a Master’s Degree in Education and is completing a Master’s Degree in Public Health.