WESTBROOK, Maine – Maine credit unions put their People Helping People philosophy into action this October, participating in the state’s second annual CU Kind Day through acts of kindness, volunteerism, and charitable giving.
Observed on or around October 12, CU Kind Day brought credit union employees together to support local nonprofits, recognize community heroes, and brighten the lives of their neighbors. From food donations and care packages to volunteer projects and unexpected gestures of generosity, credit unions found meaningful ways to give back.
Among this year’s activities:
- Cumberland County FCU packed 550 pounds of food for Freeport Community Services and made additional donations to local hunger relief efforts.
- Dirigo FCU joined the Maine Credit Union League and Synergent to volunteer at Good Shepherd Food Bank, sorting and packing 3,020 pounds of food, equivalent to approximately 2,013 meals.
- Franklin-Somerset FCU surprised 100 members with $25 grocery gift cards, while Sabattus Regional CU covered purchases at local coffee shops and delivered meals to first responders.
- KV FCU assembled 100 “Bags of Hope” for individuals experiencing homelessness, while PeoplesChoice CU and Community CU prepared activity and care kits for patients and families at MaineHealth Barbara Bush Children’s Hospital.
- OTIS FCU employees volunteered to clean historic gravestones at Jay Hill Cemetery, while Midcoast FCU recognized local first responders with meals and messages of appreciation.
- Additional efforts included charitable donations from Casco FCU to nonprofits including Make-A-Wish Maine and the Maine Cancer Foundation, and a collection drive organized by Acadia FCU to support survivors of domestic violence.
“CU Kind Day is a wonderful reflection of what makes credit unions so special,” said Elise M. Baldacci, President of the Maine Credit Union League. “Every day, our credit unions demonstrate their commitment to the communities they serve. This initiative gave us an additional opportunity to celebrate that generosity and show how even small acts of kindness can make a meaningful difference.”
Originally established in Minnesota in 2018, CU Kind Day has grown into a nationwide celebration of the credit union movement’s commitment to service and community.
