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Millington Savings Bank Provides Donation For Raptor Trust Recovery Efforts

Millington, NJ - October 2013 – On Monday, October 7th, Chris    Soucy, the newly appointed Associate Director of Millington, NJ’s Raptor Trust wild bird rehabilitation center, began his first day on the job with a quiet walk around the facility making observations and taking notes.  Before the day was done, the institution was thrown into chaos and disarray after a powerful tornado-like microburst touched down into this normally placid refuge, uprooting and snapping huge trees, destroying two large outdoor bird cages and severely damaging five others.

 

Over its three decades of operation, The Raptor Trust has taken in some 90,000 ailing birds of various sizes and species – many of which have been healed and released, and about 50 others who remain permanent residents of the world-renowned refuge.  The mission of this non-profit institution is to provide free care for orphaned and injured birds, to educate people about birds -- especially birds of prey -- and to set an example for humane conduct.

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Millington Savings Bank, The Raptor Trust’s nearby neighbor in Millington, has been a sponsor of the organization for many years.  “We’re impressed by the dedication of Dr. Len Soucy and his staff to their tireless care for the birds, and are proud to support their cause,” stated Michael Shriner, President/CEO of the bank. “The Raptor Trust depends on private donations for its existence, so without the involvement of the local community, the institution could not survive. We are pleased that our bank’s 2013 donation comes at a time when additional funding is so critically needed.”  

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Raptor Trust Donations

Donations to The Raptor Trust may be made by visiting the hospital at 1390 White Bridge Road, Millington, NJ 07946, by visiting its Website at www.theraptortrust.org, or by calling the organization at 908-647-2353.

 

Millington Savings Bank

Millington Savings Bank, with assets over $352 million, has a rich tradition of serving customers and the local community since 1911.  Locations are in Millington, Basking Ridge (Riverwalk and Dewy Meadow), Martinsville and Bernardsville. The bank is a member of the FDIC and an equal housing lender. All locations can be reached by calling 908-647-4000. Additional bank information can be obtained by visiting www.millingtonsb.com.

 





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