Maine Credit Unions Reach New Milestone Raising $1.3 Million to End Hunger

February 11, 2025

(WESTBROOK, ME) – Credit union representatives gathered in Freeport on Monday to unveil the fundraising results of their collaborative Maine Credit Unions’ Campaign for Ending Hunger. At a special ceremony hosted by the Maine Credit Union League, the Campaign announced that it raised $1,303,706.40 in food and monetary donations in 2024. This achievement marks a… Read more »

Maine Credit Unions Launch Challenge to Fight Hunger

September 30, 2024

Credit unions in Maine are deeply committed to addressing food insecurity in the state they call home. In addition to raising thousands of dollars each year to combat hunger, credit unions work hard to generate awareness about food insecurity in the communities they serve. As part of their longstanding efforts, Maine credit unions are proud… Read more »

Maine Credit Union League Welcomes Elise Baldacci as Its New President

April 26, 2024

The Maine Credit Union League is pleased to announce the appointment of Elise Baldacci as its new President, effective June 3. Baldacci, a longtime credit union advocate, is a familiar face to the credit union industry, having worked for both the League and its CUSO, Synergent®, a leading financial technology and services company for credit… Read more »

Maine Credit Unions Launch Holiday Meals for Mainers Fundraiser

November 13, 2023

(WESTBROOK) – To help make the holiday season brighter for food insecure residents across the state, Maine Credit Unions’ Campaign for Ending Hunger is bringing back its Holiday Meals for Mainers initiative. Now through December 26, the Campaign is encouraging people to donate $5 (or more) to help feed a neighbor in need. “With the… Read more »

Maine Credit Unions’ Campaign for Ending Hunger Presents Check to The Barbara Bush Children’s Hospital

September 21, 2023

Donation will support efforts to help food-insecure patients and their families. (WESTBROOK, ME) – Maine Credit Unions’ Campaign for Ending Hunger visited The Barbara Bush Children’s Hospital (BBCH) on Thursday, September 21 to present a check for $14,000 to support the hospital’s efforts to assist food insecure patients and their families. The donation was made… Read more »

League InfoSight Owners Collaborate to Enhance Member Experience

July 25, 2023

Maine Credit Union League to Offer New Trusted Contact Resources League InfoSight owners, including the Maine Credit Union League, have collaborated to provide valuable tools and resources to member credit unions to assist in implementing a Trusted Contact program. Multiple agencies, including the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) and National Credit Union Administration (NCUA), have… Read more »

Maine Credit Union League and Synergent Board Appoints Industry Veteran Cris Wescott as Interim President/CEO

June 23, 2023

The Maine Credit Union League and Synergent® Board of Directors has appointed Cris Wescott as Interim President/CEO. Wescott will fill the role previously held by Todd Mason, who is returning to his home state of Michigan later this summer. Wescott has over 36 years with the combined organizations and currently serves as Chief Financial Officer and a member of… Read more »

Maine Credit Unions Join Forces to Fight Hunger in June

June 7, 2023

Monthlong fundraising efforts aim to raise funds and awareness about food insecurity. (WESTBROOK) – Credit unions across the state are coming together to support the fourth annual $100,000 Ending Hunger Challenge. This initiative kicks off on June 1 with a goal to raise $100,000 in 30 days for Maine Credit Unions’ Campaign for Ending Hunger…. Read more »