WATERTOWN, NY (December 9, 2024) – WPBS-TV is pleased to announce that it has been selected as the recipient of a $1,000 donation from AmeriCU Credit Union through their Community Giving Contest. The contest was designed to support nonprofit organizations that are making a difference in our community – creating meaningful connections to make our communities stronger. This generous support will help further WPBS’s mission of providing high-quality programming, educational initiatives, and community engagement to the North Country through public broadcasting.
As a trusted and valued local resource, WPBS is dedicated to educate, engage and inspire diverse communities with exceptional and trusted content across multiple platforms. The contribution from AmeriCU Credit Union will help support WPBS’s mission and enrich the lives of viewers across the region.
“We are extremely grateful to AmeriCU Credit Union for selecting us as a recipient of their Community Giveback Competition,” said Michael Ricca, Auction Manager & Community Support Associate of WPBS TV. “Their commitment to supporting local organizations like ours is truly appreciated, and donations such as this one allow us to continue our mission of public service, life-long learning, cultural diversity, and workforce development.
About AmeriCU Credit Union
As a credit union, AmeriCU is a not-for-profit financial institution owned by our members. Serving 24 counties in New York and beyond, AmeriCU provides you with all the products and services you need – often with low or no fees, and better rates. The organization has been serving the local community for over 74 years and, in that time, has grown to more than 167,000 members, 20 financial centers, and $2.7 billion in assets. AmeriCU is located in Central New York and is among the State’s largest, full-service financial cooperatives. For more information, visit www.AmeriCU.org.
About WPBS
WPBS is a PBS station serving approximately 600,000 households throughout Northern New York and Eastern Ontario via cable, satellite, Internet and over-the-air distribution. WPBS is a non-profit organization whose mission is to educate and inspire diverse communities with exceptional and trusted content across multiple platforms. Its vision is to be the premier provider of relevant public service media that instills wonder and curiosity across generations and cultures. More information about WPBS, including a full channel listing, is available at wpbstv.org, or by following WPBS on Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, and Facebook. Download the free WPBS Mobile App to follow WPBS on the go.
