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Maine State CU is excited to launch “People Helping People,” a new charitable giving initiative dedicated to helping people through donations and volunteer efforts in…
TruChoice FCU Makes Donating to Local Charities Easy
At TruChoice FCU, donating to local charities is as easy as swipinga credit card! In 2024, $20,897 was donated to two organizations—The Barbara Bush Children’s…
Annual Bowl-a-Thon to Benefit Special Olympics Maine
Are you ready to roll for a great cause? Mark your calendars for March 9 and join Capital Area FCU for its Annual Bowl-a-Thon at…
Volunteer Tracking for 2025 is Underway
Credit unions dedicate thousands of hours toward volunteerism each year—and Maine’s credit unions are no exception. A new and improved Volunteer Tracking form has been…
Atlantic FCU Foundation Grants $10,000 to My Place Teen Center
The Atlantic FCU Foundation has awarded a generous $10,000 grant to My Place Teen Center, a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing a safe haven and…
UCU Scholarship Program Now Open, Celebrating Ten Years of Supporting Maine Students
Celebrating ten years of supporting Maine students’ pursuit of higher education, University CU (UCU) is pleased to announce applications are now open for the 2025…
Acadia FCU Honors Peter Saucier’s Legacy with Memorial Scholarship
Acadia FCU is proud to announce the creation of the Peter Saucier Memorial Scholarship, a $5,000 award aimed at empowering our next generation with educational…
Train the Trainer Adult Education Workshop
February 26 @ 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm - Maine Credit Unions’ new adult financial education curriculum is now available for credit unions to use!…
Maine Family FCU Announces Decrease in Membership Par Value
Maine Family FCU is pleased to announce a significant change to its membership structure that will make joining the credit union even more accessible. Effective…
cPort CU Announces Groundbreaking for New Lewiston Branch
cPort CU is thrilled to announce the groundbreaking for its new Lewiston branch located at 321 Main Street. The groundbreaking marks the beginning of construction…
Changing Lives at NorState FCU
For a small user fee, members and non-members can visit NorState FCU’s branches in Madawaska, Fort Kent, and Presque Isle to have their loose change…
Lighthouse CU Partners with Maine Affordable Housing Coalition to Expand Affordable Housing Awareness and Resources
Lighthouse CU has partnered with the Maine Affordable Housing Coalition (MAHC) to support affordable housing initiatives across the state. Individuals who join Lighthouse CU have…
OTIS FCU Returns More Than $8 Million to Members Through 20 Years of the “OTIS Advantage”
OTIS FCU is pleased to announce that a 10% bonus dividend and interest refund of $1,071,959.30 was posted to member accounts on January 1, 2025.…
Atlantic FCU Foundation Grants $15,000 to Avesta Housing
The Atlantic FCU Foundation has provided a $15,000 grant to Avesta Housing, an organization dedicated to improving lives and strengthening communities by promoting and providing…
Downeast CU and Insurance Partner with Five Maine High Schools
Downeast CU and Insurance is proud to announce a new partnership with area schools including Calais High School, Machias High School, Mount View High School,…
Helping Those Impacted by the California Wildfires
People Helping People is at the core of the credit union movement. In times of uncertainty and despair, credit unions are always there to uplift…
Explore Volunteer Opportunities with the Travis Mills Foundation
Credit unions consistently volunteer their time and talent to support a variety of causes to make the world a better place to live and thrive.…
Hanna Stevens of Lisbon Community School Awarded $5,000 George Roy Community Grant to Build Student Garden
Lisbon Community FCU is proud to announce that the inaugural George Roy Community Grant has been awarded to Hanna Stevens, School Counselor at Lisbon Community…
CU News & Events – December Edition
This December, Maine’s credit unions displayed the festive spirit in all they did. From holiday sweater contests to fundraisers and community fun, credit unions worked…
League Encourages Volunteerism Reporting Under New Name
Credit unions across Maine give back to their local communities in meaningful and creative ways. The People Helping People philosophy has long-been demonstrated through volunteerism…
Informational Webinar: Credit Union Volunteer Opportunities with the Travis Mills Foundation
January 28 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm - Credit unions consistently volunteer their time and talent to support a variety of causes to make…
OTIS FCU Sponsors Festive Wagon Rides Prior to the Holidays
OTIS FCU enjoys engaging with their community and supporting efforts to bring people together. Prior to the holidays, the credit union served as the Wagon…
HRCU Spreads Holiday Cheer During 11th Annual Christmas Caring Campaign
Last month, Holy Rosary CU (HRCU) donated $40,000 to 37 local nonprofits as part of its 11th annual Christmas Caring Campaign. Each year, HRCU staff…
Showcase “People Helping People” This Giving Season
The holidays are a wonderful time of year to focus a little extra on generosity, kindness, and showing love to those around us. After a…
Saco Valley CU Fulfills Make-A-Wish Disney Trip
On December 9, Saco Valley CU stepped up to support a 7-year-old boy in their community facing significant health problems that they were matched with…