Q & A with Jenn Deschene, Community Engagement Manager

April 2023 Preparing tax returns can be challenging for anyone. For over 50 years, the IRS Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) and Tax Counseling for the Elderly (TCE) programs have offered free basic tax return preparation to qualified individuals requiring additional assistance with their tax returns. The VITA and TCE programs are typically coordinated by…

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Q & A with Lesley Ridge, Community Engagement Manager

June 2023 With Spring in full swing and summer barbeques ramping up, it is important to remember that the need for food in Maine never stops. Since 1986, Wayside Food Programs in Portland have dedicated themselves to providing people in Southern Maine access to nutritious food. Their programs include nine free weekly Community Meals, four…

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UCU Announces New Executive Administrator and Staff Promotions

ORONO, Maine (May, 2023) – University Credit Union (UCU) is pleased to announce the following staff hires and promotions. Jess Francis has been hired as Executive Administrator. Francis brings over 16 years of credit union experience and expertise, having held a variety of roles during her career, from member services to administration to marketing. Francis…

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2022 In Review: University Credit Union’s Community Investments

UCU among top Maine credit unions for volunteer service in 2022 ORONO, Maine (April 27, 2023) – Here at UCU, caring means being sensitive to the needs of our members, being active in the communities where we live and work, knowing our members personally, and treating them with dignity and respect. In 2022, we continued to…

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UCU Promotes Cody Faloon to Business Services Manager

ORONO, Maine (December 19, 2022) – University Credit Union is pleased to announce the promotion of Cody Faloon to Business Services Manager. From new businesses seeking startup capital to established businesses looking to expand, Faloon will travel the state of Maine serving UCU’s business members and providing tailored financial solutions for launching, running, and growing…

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Use #ilovemycreditunion on July 29th!

Help us inspire Authentic, high-energy conversation on why we love our credit unions. On Friday, July 29th, credit unions from all over will come together on social media with the purpose of showing the world what it means to be part of a credit union and why we love it! Join us on social media…

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University Credit Union Thanks Longtime Board Member Hugh Morrison

Morrison retires from the volunteer board of directors after 16 years of service ORONO, Maine (April 22, 2022) – University Credit Union has announced the planned retirement of longtime board member Hugh Morrison after nearly 16 years of dedicated volunteer service to the credit union. Morrison joined the University Credit Union board of directors in…

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University Credit Union Kicks Off Financial Literacy Month with Recognition of New Certified Credit Union Financial Counselors

Amanda Allen, Madison Gray, and Carla Theriault earn CCUFC accreditation ORONO, Maine (April 21, 2022) – In celebration of National Financial Literacy Month in April, University Credit Union is recognizing the accomplishments of Amanda Allen, Madison Gray, and Carla Theriault, who have completed the CUNA Financial Counseling Program (FiCEP) and earned the Certified Credit Union…

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