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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 Maine and across the United States.
The first event for this program is a disaster relief fundraiser to help people and animals impacted by the devastating fires in California and Hurricane Helene in North Carolina. The credit union has established a disaster relief fund and welcomes members, non-members, and the entire community to donate to help those severely impacted by recent natural disasters.
“Helping people is one of the true guiding principles of not only Maine State CU but credit unions in general,” said Stephen Wallace, President and CEO of Maine State CU. “We believe it is our responsibility as a community credit union to step up and help those in need, and People Helping People does just that.”
Establishing a community-wide disaster relief fund open to everyone allows people to contribute any amount. Today, fraudsters are taking advantage of every opportunity to scam people. According to Wallace, the People Helping People disaster relief fund gives people a safe way to make a difference.
Maine State CU will match donations up to $3,000 and split them between the CUAID Disaster Relief Fund for the LA Fires. The National Credit Union Foundation created this relief fund to help credit union employees and volunteers. They also will donate to the North Carolina Relief Foundation, Pasadena Humane Society in California, and Best Friends: Save Them All—an animal rescue organization in North Carolina.
People and businesses wishing to contribute to this relief effort may donate at any Maine State CU branch location or mail a check to Maine State CU, ATTN: People Helping People, P.O. Box 5659, Augusta, ME 04330. They will be collecting donations through the month of February.
The credit union is excited to create a safe way for others to help those in need. Any donation, large or small, will make a difference.