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Decatur Credit Unions “Lend A Hand”
Wednesday, Feb 17, 2016 - Posted by Advertising Department [The following is a paid advertisement.] The Greater Decatur Chapter of Credit Unions established the Lend A Hand charity in 2012. The program is designed to help people working through Decatur temporary employment agencies. Decatur area credit unions established this program after recognizing the need of workers receiving temporary employment. Those in temporary work situations are likely not receiving benefits from their employer because of the temporary nature of their work; however, they also may not qualify for government benefits because they are working. The Greater Decatur Chapter of Credit Unions is proud to support those who are working toward a better life, and appreciates the opportunity to provide a hand up. Temporary employees are encouraged to apply for anything they might need. Lend A Hand has provided applicants with furniture, appliances, gas cards, groceries, winter coats, non-skid work shoes, and even a lawnmower. Most requests are fulfilled with used items donated by credit union employees or with money generated from the annual Taste of Credit Unions fundraiser. The Decatur Lend A Hand program is just another example of the credit union motto…People Helping People.
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This Just In: Exelon Announces More $$$$ For Shareholders, Higher 2015 Profits And Still Seeks Bailout
Wednesday, Feb 17, 2016 - Posted by Advertising Department [The following is a paid advertisement.] Exelon announced that its profits for 2015 were $2,270,000,000 and that it is increasing dividends to shareholders 2.5% per year for the next three years. So you’re thinking – “The company is healthy, shareholders are getting more $$$, the power auctions provided them $1.7 billion for their nuclear plants in Illinois so they must be done asking struggling Illinois ratepayers for a bailout, right?” Nope - it’s never enough for Exelon. “Groundhog Day was yesterday, but Exelon appears to want to keep celebrating. The Chicago-based nuclear giant is back to threatening to close nuclear plants in Illinois without financial help from the state.” – “Exelon’s Crane beats the drum again for nuke subsidies” Crain’s, February 3, 2016 To review:
Illinois still has no budget, the state’s finances and services are in shambles, the social safety net is being decimated but Exelon STILL wants the Legislature to pass a huge BAILOUT. ENOUGH IS ENOUGH! Just say no to the Exelon Bailout. BEST Coalition is a 501C4 nonprofit group of dozens of business, consumer and government groups, as well as large and small businesses. Visit www.noexelonbailout.com.
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