Tewksbury's RTN Federal Credit Union Collecting Blankets

TEWKSBURY, MA - RTN Federal Credit Union is joining with the Cooperative Credit Union Association and other participating credit unions to collect new blankets for the homeless. The blankets will be donated to the Massachusetts Coalition for the Homeless for distribution.

Drop-offs can be made at RTN, located at 345 Main St. in Tewksbury, through Saturday, Jan. 30, during regular business hours.

Last year, RTN and 22 credit unions, as well as the association, collected more than 675 blankets. Since 2011, credit unions have donated more than 3,050 blankets to those in need throughout the state.

RTN Federal Credit Union is a full-service financial cooperative, providing members with high-quality financial products and customized service. Founded in 1945, RTN is one of the largest credit unions in Massachusetts, with $825 million in assets, nearly 50,000 members and 20 community and worksite branches. Membership is open to employees and families of more than 650 employer groups.