The MHFCU team attended the Maine Red Hot Dog Festival on August 9th. We served some fun “Dog Days Fizz” drinks with all proceeds benefitting the Maine Credit Unions’ Campaign for Ending Hunger. We also had lots of giveaways and swag. What a great day!
Kristen Wortman, Executive Director for Pine Tree Hospice, announced that Maine Highlands FCU has become the major sponsor of their Annual Charity Golf Tournament. The event will be held at Foxcroft Golf Course on Saturday, August 16, starting at 8:00 am.
For the fourth year, Guilford resident Nolan Lovell is the chairperson for the event. According to Lovell, a member of the Pine Tree Hospice Board of Directors, the event is the single most important fundraiser of the year for the group.
“Pine Tree Hospice offers free services to residents in Piscataquis County and some adjacent areas, such as Dexter,” Lovell said. “These non-medical care and comfort services have been free of charge since our founding 40 years ago. In my opinion, this is an amazing record of service to our neighbors who often find themselves isolated and sometimes home-bound due to chronic illness or lack of transportation. Pine Tree Hospice is able to provide these services for two reasons. First, our incredible and compassionate direct care volunteers are the ones to provide the non-medical services to shut-ins, to dementia sufferers and their caregivers and to people who are grieving the loss of a loved one. We currently have about 40 direct and indirect volunteers, including four brand new direct caregivers who have recently completed their training.
The second reason we are able to deliver these services is the generosity and support from our communities. When local people support Pine Tree Hospice events and fundraisers, like the golf tournament, they help ensure that the services remain free to those who need companionship and other types of assistance. Some examples are help with shopping, correspondence, or transport to medical appointments. Maine Highlands FCU and the other business sponsors make this tournament possible. And we are immensely appreciative of their support.”
This sentiment of community spirit is echoed by Emilee Cohen, Marketing and Events Director for Maine Highlands FCU, “We are honored to support the vital work Pine Tree Hospice provides in our communities. Their commitment to delivering compassionate care and support to individuals and families is truly inspiring. Through our sponsorship, we hope to help ensure that community members continue to receive the dignity, comfort, and care they deserve.”
This year’s Piscataquis River Festival was held on Saturday, July 26th. The MHFCU team had a booth with fresh popcorn and giveaways. Plus, we sponsored and ran the pie eating contest! A great time was had by all!
On Saturday, July 12th, we held a yard sale at our Guilford branch, with all proceeds benefitting the Maine Credit Unions’ Campaign for Ending Hunger. We also had the Darling’s Ice Cream for a Cause truck on site. In total, $1,362.54 was raised for Ending Hunger! Thank you to all of our team members who volunteered and donated items.
Throughout June-September, we are holding Member Appreciation Days at each of our six branch locations. Members who stop by can enjoy hot dogs, snacks, and pick up some fun MHFCU swag!
We held our 5th Annual Golf to End Hunger Tournament on Sunday, June 1st. We had a day full of fun, and raised over $4,300 for Ending Hunger!
A big thank you to all of our volunteers, and to those who baked desserts and made food.
We had support from many generous sponsors, and even had Leah from Synergent at the tournament with us running the putting contest. We are already looking forward to next year!
Maine Highlands Federal Credit Union announces a gift of $25,000 to the Heart of Maine Resource Center in Dexter, ME. This non-profit was founded in 2020, in response to a need for community resources. Many people in the greater Dexter area lack access to livable wages, affordable food, and other support services.
In 2024 alone, the Heart of Maine Resource Center served nearly 4,000 individuals in 37 different towns. The donation from Maine Highlands FCU will help the organization complete the renovations of their three-story building located in downtown Dexter.
“We are honored to support the important work of Heart of Maine Resource Center. Their commitment to fighting food insecurity in our area aligns wonderfully with our annual fundraising efforts for Maine Credit Unions’ Campaign to End Hunger. Through this donation, we hope to help Heart of Maine Resource Center complete their permanent space, ensuring that no family goes without the food they need and deserve,” said Maria Wooten, President/CEO of Maine Highlands FCU.
The food distribution programs will be located on the renovated first floor of the building, providing permanent storage and refrigeration. The building’s second and third floors will provide space for other collaborating nonprofits, meeting space, offices, and workforce development initiatives. The organization hopes to complete renovations of the first floor by the end of 2025.
Executive Director of the Heart of Maine Resource Center, Laura Gordon, said “We are so grateful to Maine Highlands Federal Credit Union for their incredible generosity and partnership. Their $25,000 gift is more than just a contribution toward our renovation — it’s a commitment to our community and to ensuring our neighbors can access the support they need. This investment will help us open our doors sooner and serve more people, more often, right here in the heart of Maine.”
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