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October is here, and two special celebrations of the credit union movement are right around the corner! CU Kind Day returns October 12, followed just days later by International Credit Union Day on October 15. Together, these occasions give Maine credit unions an opportunity to put People Helping People into action, celebrate our cooperative spirit, and showcase the difference credit unions make in communities across the state and around the world.
Last Call: Sign Up for a Good Shepherd Food Bank Shift Today!
If you’ve been thinking about joining one of the League’s coordinated volunteer opportunities, today—Friday, October 2—is the last day to sign up for a Good Shepherd Food Bank volunteer shift!
As part of our CU Kind Day efforts, the League has reserved volunteer shifts at Good Shepherd Food Bank’s Auburn and Hampden locations on Tuesday, October 13. Volunteers will help sort and pack food to support Maine neighbors experiencing hunger, providing a hands-on way to give back while connecting with credit union colleagues from across the state.
Shifts are available from 9:00–11:00 am and 1:00–3:00 pm, with limited space available. Contact Lauren Simonds at lsimonds@mainecul.org by the end of today to participate.
Don’t Forget to Register for CU Kind Day
Even if your credit union is planning its own activity, be sure to register your credit union to participate in CU Kind Day! Whether you’re volunteering with a local nonprofit, surprising members with random acts of kindness, collecting donations, supporting Maine Credit Unions’ Campaign for Ending Hunger, or finding another creative way to give back, every effort helps demonstrate the collective impact of Maine’s credit unions.
Registering also helps the League capture that statewide impact. Following CU Kind Day, participating credit unions will have an opportunity to share their volunteer hours, acts of kindness, and other community engagement so we can tell the story of what Maine’s credit unions accomplished together—both in the League’s outreach efforts and as part of movement’s national efforts.
Keep the Celebration Going on International Credit Union Day
Just three days later on Thursday, October 15, credit unions around the world will celebrate International Credit Union Day—another opportunity to highlight the cooperative values and commitment to community that unite our movement.
Together, CU Kind Day and International Credit Union Day create a powerful week to show members, communities, and partners what the credit union difference looks like in action.
Don’t miss your chance to be part of it: register your credit union for CU Kind Day, make plans to celebrate International Credit Union Day, and contact Simonds today if you’d like to claim a remaining Good Shepherd Food Bank volunteer spot!