TruChoice FCU recently awarded three high school graduates each with a $1,000 scholarship to help them pursue a four-year college degree. Khalil Kilani of Portland,…
Reporting Your CU Volunteer Hours
With July behind us, we’re officially past the halfway mark of 2021. Have you reported your credit union’s volunteer hours for the first half of…
CU News & Events July Edition
Summer is in full swing and so is credit union activity! During the month of July, credit unions were busy hosting fundraisers, sponsoring concerts, and…
New Dimensions FCU Announces Fundraising Results From the 7th Annual Cruisin’ For a Cure Car Show
When the team from New Dimensions FCU arrived at the Robert LaFleur Airport for their 7th Annual Cruisin’ For a Cure Car Show, they were…
Maine State CU Awards $100,000 in Scholarships
Maine State CU’s Normand R. Dubreuil Scholarship Fund at the Maine Community College System and Maine Maritime Academy awarded 64 scholarships totaling $100,000. Sixty-two students…
Community CU Awarded $1.8 Million CDFI Rapid Response Program Grant
The U.S. Department of the Treasury recently awarded $1.25 billion in COVID-19 relief funds to 863 community development financial institutions (CDFIs)—including Community CU. The credit…
UCU Awards Scholarships to Seven University of Maine System and Maine Maritime Academy Students
Annually, University Credit Union (UCU) awards scholarships to students from each University of Maine System institution and Maine Maritime Academy to help offset the costs…
CU News & Events – June Edition
Summer in Maine is here and credit unions across the state are ushering in the season with donations to nonprofit organizations, scholarships to area graduates,…
Evergreen CU Commits Over $75,000 to Community Groups
To help community organizations respond to the COVID-19 pandemic, Evergreen CU has dedicated both human and financial resources to help their neighbors in need. The…
Message From Todd Mason: Leaders in Ending Hunger
In this message to credit unions, League President/CEO Todd Mason highlights the scale of food insecurity in Maine and the strong commitment our state has…
NorState FCU Awards Six $1,000 Scholarships
NorState FCU recently awarded six $1,000 scholarships to members of the Class of 2021. The recipients are gradates of Madawaska High School, Van Buren High…
Atlantic Federal Credit Union Awards $10,000 Scholarship to Graduating Brunswick High School Student
Atlantic FCU is proud to recognize Luke Cheseldine from Brunswick High School as the $10,000 Atlantic College Scholarship recipient. In addition to Luke’s scholarship, Atlantic…
OTIS FCU Awards Five $500 Scholarships to Local High School Seniors
Five graduating high school seniors were recently awarded scholarships of $500 each from OTIS FCU. The recipients include graduates from Spruce Mountain High School, Dirigo…
Five County CU Employee Named Citizen of the Year
The League joins Five County CU in extending our congratulations to Senior Vice President of Retail Services Jennifer Andersen. Jennifer was presented with the Citizen…
Northeast CU Awards $40,000 in Scholarships to Local Students
Twenty-four hardworking student members have officially been selected as recipients of Northeast CU’s 2021 Scholarship Awards. Within the scholarship program, $40,000 was awarded to members…
CU News & Events – May Edition
Annual meetings, yard sales, and donations to support summer meal programs were just a few ways Maine credit unions stayed engaged in their communities last…
Gardiner FCU Announces 2021 Scholarship Winners
Gardiner FCU is pleased to announce the winners of the credit union’s scholarship program. Six students each received $750 to support their college endeavors.
You Can Help Support the Maine Children’s Home’s Christmas in July Supplies Drive
In July, the Maine Children’s Home is sponsoring a Christmas in July supplies drive to collect holiday items for children in need. While Christmas shopping…
Cruisin’ for a Cure Car Show to Benefit the Maine Children’s Cancer Program
Join the team from New Dimensions FCU on June 5 for the credit union’s 7th Annual Cruisin’ for a Cure Car Show to benefit the…
Business of the Month Is a Success at Oxford FCU
At the beginning of April, Oxford FCU launched a new partnership program called Business of the Month. The initiative aims to boost local spending, create added…
CU News and Events – April Edition
April proved to be a very productive month! CU Youth Month activities, scholarship announcements, annual meetings, and anniversary celebrations are just some of the activities…
Bringing the Community Together to Recycle
To help commemorate Earth Day, Community CU hosted a drive-thru Community Recycle Day on April 24. The event provided community members an opportunity to shred…
A Message of Thanks and Gratitude
A few weeks ago, a fire destroyed the home of Denise Dube, Operations Manager at Lisbon Community FCU. To help Denise and her husband recover,…
Maine CUs Launch New “Real Member Story”
Maine Credit Unions are pleased to announce we have launched another “Real Member Story” featuring Bright Lukusa. Bright shares her unique journey: moving to the…
Northeast CU Announces March Love Your Community Award Winners
The votes are in, and Northeast CU has announced the ten recipients of its Love Your Community Awards for March. Launched in 2020, the Love…