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.”
Recently, we held our 59th Annual Meeting where we presented donations to over 20 food pantries in our communities.
All of our branch locations held soup, chili, and chowder sales, with all proceeds benefitting the Maine Credit Unions’ Campaign for Ending Hunger!
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