“Aim For Peace” Exceeding Expectations, Need For Funding Increases

Mayor Menino, The Boston Police Department and our Buyback Community Partners wish to extend our gratitude to the City of Boston Credit Union for their generous donation of $5,000.00. The continued support of charitable donors is crucial to the ultimate success of this program. As of today, the program has collected more than 250 firearms and that number continues to grow.Businesses or individuals wishing to support the program and take a gun off the street can send contributions to:
BuyBack Program
c/o Ten Point Coalition
215 Forest Hills Street
Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
(p) 617-524-4331
Every dollar will be used to purchase gift cards in exchange for guns taken off the streets.
Today the City of Boston Credit Union released:
City of Boston Credit Union Joins Aim For Peace
City of Boston Credit Union takes a stand against gun violence by becoming a Community Partner in the City of Boston’s “Aim For Peace” Campaign. The Credit Union has donated $5,000.00 to support the efforts of the 2006 Boston Gun Buyback program.
The City of Boston established “Aim For Peace” in hopes of silencing gun violence in the city. The program offers members of the community the opportunity to anonymously turn in weapons with “no questions asked.” In exchange for the weapon the individual will receive a $200 Target Gift Card. For more information about “Aim For Peace” call 1-888-GUNTIPS or visit http://www.cityofboston.gov/aimforpeace.
In order for “Aim For Peace” to continue to be a success, funds needed to be replenished to purchase the $200 Target Gift Cards. Recognizing the importance of this program to help curb youth violence in the City of Boston, the Directors of City of Boston Credit Union voted to become a Community Partner. President and Chairman of the Board, Thomas Tinlin, states, “it is with pleasure that the Credit Union partners with “Aim For Peace”. We consider this a great opportunity to play a part in the positive impact the program will have on the City of Boston.”
City of Boston Credit Union was established in 1915 and is one of the oldest credit unions in the country. City of Boston Credit Union is operated on the premise of “People Helping People”, providing a safe and trustworthy financial institution to guide members in achieving financial success. City of Boston Credit Union offers competitive loan rates and high-yield deposit accounts, with convenience services including online banking and bill pay service.
City of Boston Credit Union’s administrative offices are located at One Union Street, Boston with branch offices located in Boston City Hall, Room 242, 1010 Morrissey Boulevard in Dorchester and 77 Spring Street in West Roxbury, which will open on July 17, 2006. For more information about City of Boston Credit Union call 617-635-4545 or visit http://www.cityofbostoncu.com.