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Maine Credit Unions’ Campaign for Ending Hunger Announces New Fundraising Milestone
A record-breaking $1.2 million raised last year to combat hunger in Maine (WESTBROOK) – At an event held on February 13 in Freeport, representatives from credit unions across Maine gathered to commemorate the work done collaboratively last year to end hunger in Maine. At a ceremony hosted by the Maine Credit Union League, Maine Credit… Read more »
Maine Credit Unions Launch Holiday Meals for Mainers Fundraiser
(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
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 »
Maine Credit Unions Put Gray-New Gloucester/Raymond Little League Team Over Their Fundraising Goal with Donation
The 2023 New England champions play their first Little League World Series game Thursday (Westbrook) – Maine Credit Unions donated $2,500 to the Gray-New Gloucester/Raymond Little League All-Stars on Wednesday to put the team over their fundraising goal of $70,000. With a dramatic win on August 10, the team became only the fourth team from… Read more »
League InfoSight Owners Collaborate to Enhance Member Experience
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
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
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 »
Maine Credit Union League Endorses Janet T. Mills for Governor
The Maine Credit Union League is pleased to announce it has endorsed Governor Janet T. Mills in the upcoming race for Governor. The League’s Board of Directors voted unanimously to approve her endorsement at a special meeting held earlier this month. “Governor Mills is an experienced leader who has successfully navigated our state through extraordinary… Read more »
Maine Credit Unions’ Campaign for Ending Hunger Raises Over $121,000 in June
Maine Credit Unions’ Campaign for Ending Hunger is pleased to announce it raised $121,036 as part of its 30-day, $100,000 Challenge fundraiser. This is the third year in a row that the Campaign has conducted this monthlong fundraiser to benefit Good Shepherd Food Bank and local food pantries across the state. “To coincide with National… Read more »
Maine Credit Unions’ Campaign for Ending Hunger Launches Third Annual $100,000 Challenge
Just in time for National Hunger Awareness Month, Maine Credit Unions’ Campaign for Ending Hunger is launching a 30-day, $100,000 challenge beginning June 1 to raise money for Good Shepherd Food Bank, local community food pantries, and meal sites. This initiative replicates a successful fundraising drive the Campaign sponsored for two years to help Good… Read more »