The Georgetown Boys & Girls Club has been more than fortunate to be recipients of the
Tidemark Foundation’s funds for children in need. We have been able to help numerous families with clothing, shoes,
food, computers, and travel ball fees.

This Foundation defines the meaning of community support as they have proven time and time again what it means to
help others.

We believe that others in our community would benefit from this foundation just as we have.
Thank you Tidemark for putting your hands to the hearts of those in need.
We thank you for being the Credit Union for the Community.

Tidemark Federal Credit Union (FCU) is a very supportive organization that has assisted me, with supporting students and their families at IRSD, since the early 2000s. I have great experiences and memories of the incredible work and dedication to supporting the community, Tidemark FCU has which significantly impacts the growth and development of many students. I have witnessed positive transformations, of the lives of students and their families served, as the weight of having to choose between paying bills or providing holiday gifts, as well as the basic needs of students which were lifted due to the generosity of Tidemark Federal Credit Union. The dedication of Tidemark Federal Credit Union is inspiring. I am ecstatic that for years, my job in different schools has been supported by their mission. Tidemark Federal Credit Union has assisted and supported IRSD by participating in school events, as well as donating funds to support various causes. The monies donated have assisted with paying medical and mental health bills; purchases for students who would not normally be able to afford products and goods; the basic needs of students and household furnishings such as beds or sleeping bags for students who were sleeping on the floor. Tidemark FCU continually supports schools and has afforded numerous students opportunities to compete in STEM programs globally. I am forever grateful for Tidemark Federal Credit Union. The generous donations, approved by the Tidemark FCU Foundation Board throughout the years, have made a real difference in the lives of thousands of children and their families.

Thank you, Tidemark Federal Credit Union, for including IRSD in your mission. I really appreciate all that you do for schools, children, families, and the community.

This testimony is written to express my sincere appreciation to the TIDEMARK FEDERAL CREDIT UNION Foundation, for their over-whelming generosity this year…and in many years past.

Through God’s grace many of us truly blessed. However, not everyone is born into a loving family unit with healthy relationships, support, and the ability to experience joy and growth together. It is the children from these situations that your kindness has been extended. I cannot express in words the amount of gratitude The Milford Central Academy Staff and the Staff at our Early College Middle School has for your organization. You have brought immeasurable joy and happiness to children on many Christmas mornings, and they will take those memories with them as they grow into adulthood.

Wishing everyone at The TIDEMARK FEDERAL CREDIT UNION FOUNDATION a very Merry Christmas and a joyous New Year!

Ashley!!

Oh my goodness! Thank you soooo very, very much! Your generosity was way more than we ever expected.... and I cannot tell you how grateful myself and our school administration is at your "over-the-top" gift to help our students! You and the team at TideMark are so very wonderful and I will never forget the tremendous generosity you have extended to Milford Middle School and now to Early College Middle School over the years. This year, it is more needed than ever...it is thought that a number of our families have lost their "SNAP" benefits, as well as some families receiving a rise their health insurance premiums.
Families all over the US are having to prioritize between putting food on the table, paying to heat their homes, or paying for electric (among other bills). Christmas will be a low priority this year for many people. However, for our three families here (our most needy)...you will most definitely make these children very happy and surprised on Christmas morning. They will now have some gifts to open!!!

We have not yet contacted any of the families this year to advise them of their "good fortune"...but I will email you back their response...when they hear that Santa will not "bypass their home" this year!

Again, Ashley...thank you so much for your Christmas help this year.....we are very, very honored and our gratitude is "beyond measure" With Kind Regard, Kimberly Cole, School Nurse