Today, Service Credit Union demonstrated the true spirit of community by donating 800 coats to the Manchester School District, ensuring that students in need will stay warm this winter. This generous act of kindness highlights the power of partnership and collaboration in supporting the well-being of our community’s children.

The effort was spearheaded by Joyce Lewis, the Director of Comprehensive School Counseling for the district. Lewis gathered the specific coat needs from each school, ensuring the donations would make the greatest impact. The coats arrived today, ready to be sorted and distributed—and that’s where the village stepped in.

Our Director of Community Partnerships and Engagement quickly mobilized a group of dedicated partners to sort the coats for easy distribution. Volunteers from the NH Statewide Family Engagement Center, Manchester Community Schools Facilitators, New England College Facilities Staff, The Granite YMCA, and Manchester School District’s Family Welcome Center administrators worked together to organize the donation by school, streamlining the process for schools to collect their share.

We extend a heartfelt thank you to Service Credit Union for their remarkable generosity and to all the community partners who stepped up to make this distribution seamless. This effort reminds us all that when a community comes together, incredible things happen.

With winter around the corner, these coats will do more than provide warmth—they’ll be a testament to the strength and compassion of Manchester’s village. Thank you to everyone who played a role in making this possible!