Freedom Credit Union Supports ‘Back to Square One’ Capital Campaign

SPRINGFIELD — In keeping with its community-minded approach to business, Freedom Credit Union recently announced its support for Square One’s “Back to Square One” capital campaign for its new campus. The credit union pledged $7,500 for the project.

“This gift represents Freedom Credit Union’s strong support for our mission and vision for the future of the families who live and work here,” said Kristine Allard, Square One’s vice president of Development & Communication. “We know that our new campus will play a vital role in positioning our region’s young children for long-term success. We are so grateful to our friends at Freedom Credit Union and everyone who has supported our campaign.”

In March of 2023, Square One formally announced plans to expand access to its high-quality early learning and care for the region’s children and families. Since that time, the campaign has succeeded in securing more than $13 million to build a new early learning and family support center in Springfield’s South End, at the same location where Square One once stood prior to the 2011 tornado. The building is slated to open next month.

“We are proud to support the important work Square One does every day to help children and families in our community grow and thrive,” Freedom Credit Union President Glenn Welch said. “Their vision to effect meaningful change that results in more promising futures for children, families, and our community closely reflects our own cooperative spirit.”