Press Release

Metro Credit Union Partners with Lawrence Community Works  

Credit Union contributes $10,000 grant to the Family Asset Building Program

Chelsea, MA – January 18, 2011- Robert M. Cashman, President and CEO of Metro Credit Union is pleased to announce that Metro will continue to partner with Lawrence Community Works as the sponsor for the Family Asset Building Program.

The Family Asset Building Program is a two year program which includes investments in an individual’s Development Account, monthly classes, and credit counseling.  In addition, participants are involved in intensive training, general budgeting, financial planning, credit repair, money and family dynamics, and assessing better employment opportunities. The grant from Metro will help support the program to create economic stability for the program participants who, at the end of the program, will be prepared to purchase their first home, start a small business, or further their education.

"Metro Credit Union has been an extraordinary partner for Lawrence CommunityWorks; they understand the different needs of our community and they are always willing to work with us to develop innovative products and services that help our community build assets and progress. Their generosity with both personnel and financial resources has greatly contributed to our success,” said Annery Butten, Director of the Family Asset Building Department at Lawrence CommunityWorks.
 

About Metro Credit Union

Metro Credit Union is one of the largest credit unions in Massachusetts with over $800 million in assets, and serves over 120,000 members.  Established in 1926 and based in Chelsea, Metro offers superior service and a full range of financial products, including investment and insurance offerings, for consumers and businesses in eastern Massachusetts.  Metro has nine branch offices conveniently located in Burlington, Chelsea, Framingham, Lawrence, Lynn, Peabody, Swampscott, Tewksbury, and a tenth branch soon to open in Boston. Metro is also a leader in workplace banking, serving over 1,800 companies throughout the state.