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Maine Credit Unions Surpass October Fundraising Goal to Fight Food Insecurity
(WESTBROOK, ME) – October marked the return of Maine Credit Unions’ Campaign for Ending Hunger’s annual $100,000 Ending Hunger Challenge. Throughout the month, credit unions across Maine united with one shared goal: to raise $100,000 to help fight food insecurity. This year’s Challenge came during a period of heightened need, with many Mainers affected by… Read more »
Maine Credit Unions Rally to Fight Hunger with $100,000 Ending Hunger Challenge
(WESTBROOK, ME) – Credit unions across Maine are recommitting to the fight against food insecurity with the launch of their annual $100,000 Ending Hunger Challenge this October. As federal cuts continue to undermine food access for families statewide, this year’s effort is especially critical. Throughout the month of October, Maine Credit Unions’ Campaign for Ending… Read more »
Maine Credit Union League Welcomes New Director of Advocacy and Compliance
The Maine Credit Union League is pleased to announce the hiring of Jared Gay as its new Director of Advocacy and Compliance. A seasoned public policy and legislative professional, Gay brings a wealth of experience in governmental affairs, advocacy leadership, and community engagement to the credit union movement. In his new role, Gay will lead… Read more »
Maine Credit Union League and Synergent Announce Board of Directors
(WESTBROOK, ME) – The Maine Credit Union League and Synergent are pleased to announce the appointment of their 2025–2026 Board of Directors. These dedicated individuals bring a wealth of experience, leadership, and a deep commitment to the credit union philosophy of People Helping People. The new nine-member board includes the following members: Joseph Gervais, Chair… Read more »
Maine Credit Unions’ Campaign for Ending Hunger Donates $236,033 to Good Shepherd Food Bank
(WESTBROOK, ME) – As hunger rates climb and food pantries across Maine face critical shortages, Maine Credit Unions’ Campaign for Ending Hunger has stepped in with a $236,033 donation to Good Shepherd Food Bank—providing vital support amid a sharp rise in need and recent cuts to federal food aid. The emergency donation, presented to the… Read more »
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 »