The Five Minute Read
LOWELL — From Nov. 4-14, Jeanne D’Arc Credit Union hosted a bedding drive to support the Massachusetts Coalition for the Homeless’ A Bed for Every Child program. Employees and members generously donated twin sheets, comforters, and stuffed animals to make a difference for those in need.
In addition to the donation drive, 20 Jeanne D’Arc employees collaborated with UMass Lowell student-athletes for A Bed for Every Child’s Build-A-Bed project. Together, they constructed 10 beds that will be distributed to children across Massachusetts who are in need of a proper sleeping environment.
So far in 2024, the Jeanne D’Arc team has dedicated over 5,600 hours of service to more than 200 organizations throughout the Greater Merrimack Valley and Southern New Hampshire.
One of our core values at Jeanne D’Arc is ‘Heart to Serve’, which reflects our commitment to supporting our communities both as an organization and as individuals. The dedication of our team to volunteering and helping others in the region is truly commendable.
Jeanne D’Arc Credit Union, established in 1912, is a full-service, community-based financial cooperative. It is locally owned by approximately 100,000 members with assets totaling $2.1 billion. The credit union operates eight full-service branches in communities including Lowell, Dracut, Tyngsboro, Chelmsford, Methuen, Westford, and Nashua, N.H. Additionally, it has high-school branches at Lowell High, Dracut High, and Nashua High School South, a loan center in Lowell, and a mortgage center in Chelmsford.
LOWELL — Spaces are rapidly filling for the nursery rhyme and song program scheduled for Tuesday, Dec. 10, from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. at the Pollard Memorial Library, located at 401 Merrimack St. This live story time session is designed for children ages birth through 3 years, and older siblings are welcome to join. Registration is required via the library’s event page.
LOWELL — Project LEARN is organizing a Holiday Book Drive for children and teens on Thursday, Dec. 12, from 3 to 5 p.m. at James Sullivan Middle School, 150 Draper St. Community members are invited to drop off books suitable for ages 0-18, enjoy some refreshments, and discover more about Project LEARN’s programming. The nonprofit aims to collect 1,000 books for local youth.
Donations of books can also be made until Wednesday, Dec. 13, at Project LEARN, located at 58 Prescott St., during the hours of 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
LOWELL — A rabies inoculation and microchip clinic for dogs and cats will be held at the Lowell Humane Society, 951 Broadway St., on Sunday, Dec. 15, from 9 a.m. to noon.
Pet owners are required to bring their animal’s previously issued rabies certificate to help veterinarians determine whether their pet requires a one- or three-year vaccination. Pets that have received a three-year vaccination at any previous time may receive another three-year shot.
All dogs must be on a fixed (non-retractable) leash while cats need to be in carriers. The fee is $20 per animal for either the vaccine or microchip. Registration is needed for this event.
