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NCCU Supports Back to School Bashes

Northeast Community Credit Union is helping to support students as they prepare for a new school year  by sponsoring both of Carter County’s backpack programs.

NCCU donated $1,000 to both of Carter County’s Back to School Bashes. The Back to School Bashes gives away thousands of backpacks filled with school supplies to students in the Carter County and Elizabethton City school systems each year.

Back to School Bash Ministries will host an event this Saturday, July 29, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Hampton High School. The Bash will have free school supplies, food, activities, characters and more. Items will be given away on a first-come, first-serve basis and children must be accompanied by an adult.

The Elizabethton City Schools will be hosting their Back to School Bash on Monday, July 31 from 6-8 p.m. at Elizabethton High School. This bash will have free backpacks, school supplies, snacks, and games

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and activities on the field for children.

Northeast Community Credit Union will be at each Back to School Bash with special giveaways for

Northeast Community Credit Union has been serving the community since October 1952 when it was chartered as a credit union by the State of Tennessee. Northeast Community Credit Union is a not-for-profit financial cooperative. It is open to anyone who lives, works, worships or attends school in Carter, Johnson, Washington, Unicoi and Sullivan counties along with their immediate family members.

For more information, visit www.BeMyCU.org.

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Brittany Boone Latest HTT Winner

Brittany Boone, English teacher and drama/theater sponsor for Cloudland High School, is the latest Northeast Community Credit Union Helping Teachers Teach grant winner.

Boone applied for the Helping Teachers Teach to help purchase costumes, backdrops, and microphones for an upcoming school production of Alice in Wonderland.

“Drama is such a wonderful experience for students,” Boone said. “The program gives students an opportunity to practice and hone public speaking, organization, reading, memorization, and artistic skills. Not to mention the bonds it builds between students.”

Northeast Community Credit Union awards $300 every month to a classroom to be utilized for classroom needs, classroom activities, and academic enrichment.  Helping Teachers Teach is open to teachers within Carter, Johnson, Unicoi, Sullivan and Washington counties who are members of Northeast Community Credit Union. Area teachers may become members online or at any NCCU location and can download the grant application on the credit union’s website:  www.BeMyCU.org.

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Northeast Community Credit Union voted Best Credit Union

Northeast Community Credit Union was voted BEST Credit Union in the Johnson City Press Carter County Readers’ Choice.

NCCU was also named BEST mortgage lender, financial and investment firm, and notary.

Thank YOU for your vote and support for your hometown credit union.

 

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Jennifer Banks latest Helping Teachers Teach winner

Jennifer Banks, social studies teacher for Elizabethton High School, is the latest Northeast Community Credit Union Helping Teachers Teach grant winner.

 

Banks applied for the Helping Teachers Teach to help purchase a year-long subscription to BreakOut Edu, high-quality digital escape rooms aligned with history and social studies topics. The program includes hands-on materials and allows educators to create their own escape rooms in the system.

 

“Students will work collaboratively on BreakOut and that requires critical thinking and reading skills,” Banks said. “They are extremely motivated by the format, which I can tailor to their specific content-based course of study.”

 

Northeast Community Credit Union awards $300 every month to a classroom to be utilized for classroom needs, classroom activities, and academic enrichment.  Helping Teachers Teach is open to teachers within Carter, Johnson, Unicoi, Sullivan and Washington counties who are members of Northeast Community Credit Union. Area teachers may become members online or at any NCCU location and can download the grant application on the credit union’s website:  www.BeMyCU.org.

 

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Meet the Bulldogs

Northeast Community Credit Union is proudly sponsoring a ‘Meet & Greet’ event for the 2023 State Champion Hampton Bulldogs Basketball team.  Bulldog fans are invited to join us on April 12 from 3 pm until 5 pm at our main office at 980 Jason Witten Way in Elizabethton.  Also invited are members of the 1960 Hampton State Championship team.  Come for an enjoyable afternoon of autographs, photos, and light refreshments.

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Nick Colbaugh latest HTT winner

Nick Colbaugh, 4th through 6th grade teacher for Carter County Online Academy, is the latest Northeast Community Credit Union Helping Teachers Teach grant winner.

 

Colbaugh applied for the Helping Teachers Teach to help purchase headphones for students and help with remote learning projects. Carter County Online Academy is an online/remote learning option for Carter County students in 4th through 12th grade.

 

“With headphones our students can zone out background noise during Google Meets and everyday learning activities,” Colbaugh said. “Also, remote learning opportunities help get our virtual students out into the real world where they can communicate face-to-face with classmates and teachers. Furthermore, it gives students hands-on experience with standards that have been taught throughout the year.”

 

Northeast Community Credit Union awards $300 every month to a classroom to be utilized for classroom needs, classroom activities, and academic enrichment.  Helping Teachers Teach is open to teachers within Carter, Johnson, Unicoi, Sullivan and Washington counties who are members of Northeast Community Credit Union. Area teachers may become members online or at any NCCU location and can download the grant application on the credit union’s website:  www.BeMyCU.org.

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NCCU donates $1,000 to Carter County Imagination Library

Northeast Community Credit Union is investing in the children of Carter County with a donation of $1,000 to the Carter County Imagination Library.

Northeast Community Credit Union is a Foundation Member of CCIL and has contributed $1,000 each year since the start of Carter County Imagination Library. Carter County Imagination Library provides a free book to children in Carter County every month from birth until they turn five years old.

“Our Board of Directors has made a commitment to our community to annually donate a percentage of proceeds to local organizations and worthwhile causes,” NCCU President/CEO Teresa Arnold said. “We are so thankful to help provide books to children in our county. Children can encounter worlds of adventure and inspiration while learning what great treasures books can be – such a gift.”

According to the CCIL, the cost to provide children with books from birth until age 5 is around $150 per child.   Presenting this year’s donation on behalf of NCCU to Carter County Imagination Library is Nikki Garland, Loans and Member Resolutions.

To donate to the Imagination Library, contact the Elizabethton/Carter County Public Library at (423) 547-6360.

Northeast Community Credit Union is a major contributor in the local community and has been providing service since October 1952 when it was chartered as a credit union by the State of Tennessee. Northeast Community Credit Union is a not-for-profit financial cooperative focused on youth financial education, helping families have richer futures, and growing strong local businesses while serving anyone who lives, works, worships or attends school in Carter, Johnson, Washington, Unicoi and Sullivan counties along with their immediate family members.

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Melinda Hill latest HTT Winner

Melinda Hill, second grade teacher at Keenburg Elementary, is the latest Northeast Community Credit

Keenburg Elementary Principal Doug Mitchell reads to Melinda Hill’s classroom.

Union Helping Teachers Teach grant winner.

Hill applied for the Helping Teachers Teach to purchase new, appropriate child-sized seating for her classroom.

“The current seating is various sizes, and with some issues,” Hill said. “Chairs are an extremely hard, thick plastic that does not allow for comfortable seating. The new chairs will allow the students to sit properly using good posture, and this will aid in learning because they will be comfortable. The chairs should last for many years, allowing many students to benefit.”

Northeast Community Credit Union awards $300 every month to a classroom to be utilized for classroom needs, classroom activities, and academic enrichment.  Helping Teachers Teach is open to teachers within Carter, Johnson, Unicoi, Sullivan and Washington counties who are members of Northeast Community Credit Union. Area teachers may become members online or at any NCCU location and can download the grant application on the credit union’s website:  www.BeMyCU.org.