Depositing Coins to Boost Savings - Count Your Coin Week

Hancock Saves, a program of the Hancock County Ohio State University Extension Office, will be hosting its annual Count Your Coin Week, October 20-25, 2008. In a stressful economic time, saving is even more important for financial stability. Count Your Coin Week is a week dedicated to encouraging Hancock County area residents to gather up loose change and put it to work toward saving and debt reduction goals. It is estimated that more than $10 billion dollars in loose change are lost in homes across the US. This amounts to about $99 in coins per household stashed away in jars, mugs, couch cushions and desk drawers. Events for the week will take place in seven participating financial institutions and will feature free coin counting and prize incentives for children and adults. Anyone making a deposit of coins at any of the participating banks and credit unions is eligible to participate in the activities and prize drawings. Adults who deposit coins will be entered to win a $500 payment toward a bill of their choice such as a credit card, mortgage, heating bill or loan. Children 18 and younger who deposit coins during Count Your Coin Week will be entered to win a $100 savings bond and other prizes from Hancock Saves. Millstream Area Credit Union will be accepting loose coins from Monday, October 20 through Saturday, October 25. More information can be found by visiting www.HancockSaves.com or contacting the OSU Extension Office at 419.422.3851. Hancock Saves is generously supported by grants from the Findlay-Hancock County Community Foundation. Millstream Area Credit Union is proud to be a part of the Hancock Saves Program and promote healthy savings throughout our community! If you have questions or comments for Millstream Area Credit Union regarding this program, please contact Tammy Bridenstine by emailing tbridenstine@millstreamcu.com or by calling 419.422.5626.