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GSCU unites with Grafton Police Department to help keep the community safe

GRAFTON _ Community-minded charitable givebacks are an important part of Grafton Suburban Credit Union (GSCU). As a steadfast supporter of the community it services, GSCU recently donated $2,000 to the Grafton Police Department to support its eighth annual “National Night Out Block Party,” to be held on Tuesday, August 6, 2013 from 5 p.m. - 8 p.m.  at 28 Providence Rd., adjacent to the Grafton Police Department.

 The Grafton Police Department is once again participating in the 30th Annual National Night Out, a nationwide initiative to heighten crime prevention awareness, generate support and participation in local anticrime programs, strengthen neighborhood spirit and police-community partnership, and send a message to criminals that neighborhoods are organized and fighting back.

  “The Police Department would like to thank the Grafton Suburban Credit Union for its  continued support and contribution to the police department’s drug awareness program and other community policing initiatives including the National Night Out event,” said Normand A. Crepeau, Jr., Chief of Police, Grafton Police Department.

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 The “National Night Out Block Party,” will offer free amusements including a moon walk, soft obstacle course, games, along with prizes for both children and adults. Free pizza, hot dogs, pies, and other refreshments will be available, while supplies last. In addition, literature will be made available to the public on crime prevention, drug awareness, fraud, personal safety, health, child passenger safety, and fire prevention. The public will have the opportunity to speak with police and other town officials about problems concerning their neighborhood. Tours of the police station will also be conducted.

 “Supporting our community and its residents through this wonderful event is one of the ways GSCU partners with numerous local, regional, civic, and non-profit organizations,” said GSCU President and CEO Lloyd L. Hamm, Jr. “This night enables everyone across the country to stand together and promote neighborhood unity and safety awareness. GSCU is proud to be a part of such an important cause.”

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“Together, the Grafton Suburban Credit Union and the Grafton Police Department are Building Partnerships for a Safer Community, Crepeau added.

 In 2012, 37.5 million people from all 50 states, U.S. territories, Canadian cities, and military bases worldwide participated in the “National Night Out Block Party.” It’s expected that the 2013 National Night Out will exceed that figure.

 Grafton Suburban is a $125 million credit union serving 11,000 members in Worcester and Middlesex Counties. The financial institution contributes the time and resources of its staff, and approximately $40,000.00 annually to help strengthen nonprofit organizations within the Grafton area community. For more information, visit www.graftonsuburban.com.

 

 

   

 

 




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