Community Service

Maine Credit Unions’ Campaign for Ending Hunger

 

MHFCU Makes Donation to Heart of Maine Resource Center

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.

MHFCU presents donation to Heart of Maine Resource Center

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.”

Caring for Community – Sangerville Ladies Auxiliary

Each Friday, MHFCU team members can dress casual in exchange for donating towards our Caring for Community initiatives. Plus, MHFCU matches the total amount, doubling our impact! Heather recently presented a donation to Kathy from the Sangerville Ladies Auxiliary. We are happy we could support them!
Donation to Sangerville Womens Auxiliary

Caring for Community – Canaan Library

Each Friday, MHFCU team members can dress casual in exchange for donating towards our Caring for Community initiatives. Plus, MHFCU matches the total amount, doubling our impact! Sierra recently presented a donation to Dixie from Friends of the Canaan Public Library. We are happy we could support them!
Donation to Friends of Canaan Library

Caring for Community – P.A.W.S

Each Friday, MHFCU team members can dress casual in exchange for donating towards our Caring for Community initiatives. Darcie recently presented a donation to Jenny from the Penquis Animal Welfare Society. We are glad we can support non-profits like theirs in our communities!
Donation to Penquis Animal Welfare Society

59th Annual Meeting

Recently, we held our 59th Annual Meeting where we presented donations to over 20 food pantries in our communities.

2024 was a great year of fundraising, and we’re looking forward to making 2025 even better. This would not be possible without the generosity of our members and team. Thank you all!

Annual Meeting Food Organization Donations