Jeanne D’Arc Credit Union Awards Donations from the Steve Jones Legacy Fund

LOWELL, MA (October 29, 2026) – Jeanne D’Arc Credit Union is proud to announce the 2026 recipients of the Steve Jones Legacy Fund are: Cooperative Credit Union Association – A Bed for Every Child, Greater Lowell Family YMCA, Town of Chelmsford Scholarship Committee, Boys & Girls Club of Greater Lowell, Lawrence YMCA, and Salvation Army of Greater Nashua.
Jeanne D’Arc established the Steve Jones Legacy Fund through the We Share A Common Thread Foundation in memory of Steve’s remarkable legacy, after his sudden passing in September 2016. Steve was a dedicated employee of the Credit Union for 20 years, and through his compassion, enthusiasm, and belief in “People Helping People”, he was known to be one of the community’s finest ambassadors. Jeanne D’Arc strives to honor Steve’s powerful message, “Go Forth & Serve,” by supporting local nonprofit organizations that align with this mission.
Representatives from each of the recipient organizations joined the Credit Union at the UMass Lowell River Hawks hockey game on Friday, October 16, 2026, to honor and remember Steve, who had an extraordinary impact on the local community.
“Steve made a lasting impact on our communities through his deep commitment to serving others,” said Larissa Thurston, President and Chief Executive Officer of Jeanne D’Arc Credit Union. “We’re honored to carry on his legacy by supporting organizations that share that commitment and bringing greater awareness to the difference they make every day.”
The Credit Union will continue to distribute funds on an annual basis. Information on how to donate to the Steve Jones Legacy Fund can be found at WSACT.com.
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About Jeanne D’Arc Credit Union:
Jeanne D’Arc Credit Union was established in 1912 and is a full-service, community-based financial cooperative. Locally owned by more than 100,000 members with $2.2 billion in assets, Jeanne D’Arc operates eight full-service branches in Lowell, Dracut (2), Tyngsboro, Chelmsford, Methuen, and Westford, Massachusetts, and Nashua, New Hampshire; high-school branches at Lowell High, Dracut High, and Nashua High School South; a loan center in Lowell; and a mortgage center in Chelmsford. Follow Jeanne D’Arc on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn.