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Maine Credit Unions’ Campaign for Ending Hunger Honored for Addressing Food Insecurity
(WESTBROOK, ME) – The red carpet was rolled out on the evening of March 3 as more than 1,000 credit union industry representatives gathered in the ballroom of the Marriott Marquis Hotel in Washington, D.C., for the National Credit Union Foundation’s 2025 Herb Wegner Memorial Awards ceremony. This prestigious event recognizes individuals and organizations making… Read more »
Maine Credit Unions Reach New Milestone Raising $1.3 Million to End Hunger
(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
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
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’ 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 »