courtesy Chris Egland
OUR WORLD — The school support drive recently held by The First National Bank in Trinidad and its branch locations was, once again, an overwhelming success! The twenty-second annual donation drive brought in a total of $10,572 in cash donations, and $3,000 was matched by First National. The $13,572 was distributed to 20 schools in Las Animas, Huerfano and Colfax Counties. The school list included Holy Trinity Academy, Grace Christian, Hoehne, Primero, Kim, Branson, Aguilar, Fisher’s Peak Elementary, G.O.A.L. Academy in Trinidad, Trinidad Middle School and Trinidad High School, Peakview Elementary School, Walsenburg High School, G.O.A.L. Academy in Walsenburg, La Veta School District, Gardner Charter School, Longfellow Elementary, Raton Intermediate School and Raton High School.
Each school received a percentage of the donations in their corresponding counties based upon enrollment numbers; the schools will then provide assistance to the students who have a need.
For the second year in a row, the Loan Production Office in Raton combined forces with Zia Youth in their school supply drive to maximize funds to get the children of Raton the supplies they need to have a successful year. Those supplies were distributed on August 1st at Round House Park in Raton.
“We received many positive comments and notes of appreciation,” says Bank Branch President, Daryl Aubuchon. “It’s a project we do to help the schools and children in the area, and it’s been very successful. The generosity shown by area businesses, organizations, and individuals has made this project a rewarding one for all involved.” A special ‘thank you’ was extended by the Bank to Trinidad donors:
Corey Gonzales and Christa Smith organized the project in Trinidad, and Dina Medina organized the project at the Huerfano County Branch. She was assisted by Huerfano County Branch bank employee Desirea Perrino. In Raton, First National Loan Production Office President, Diana Sanchez, organized the project.
