Posts Tagged ‘impact’
Third Annual Biggest Little Golf Tournament Turns Putts into Purpose for Special Olympics Maine
ORONO, Maine (October 15, 2025) – The third annual Biggest Little Golf Tournament, sponsored by University Credit Union (UCU) and CU Insurance Solutions, once again brought laughter, friendly competition, and community spirit to mini-golf courses in central and southern Maine this September, all in support of Special Olympics Maine. The two-part event teed off at…
Read MoreHow do UCU?: A Member’s Testimonial
11/28/2025 Written by UCU member, Brittany Thompson UCU came into my life during a challenging time. I was just starting out, trying to navigate how to get my first car, and build a solid financial foundation. While others turned me away, UCU took a chance on me and that made all the difference. Over the…
Read MoreHow One Sandwich Produced Multiple Meals for Mainers Living with Food Insecurity
11/18/2025 Through our collaboration with Harvest Moon Deli and Downeast Credit Union on our first ever sandwich (Pork Side of the Moon), we are excited to announce that we raised $1,016 which will directly benefit our ending hunger campaign! Throughout the month of October, Harvest Moon graciously agreed to donate 5% of all sales of…
Read MoreFinding Help and Hope at UCU: A Member’s Testimonial
10/27/2025 From Jasmine Bradley, UCU Member. As a college student, I signed up for too many credit cards without fully understanding how they worked and by my late 20’s, I found myself buried in debt. Even with a steady full-time job, I was stuck in a cycle of making minimum payments and was barely getting…
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Celebrating Community and Resilience: UCU’s Saco Branch Grand Opening
July 31, 2025 On Friday, July 25th, University Credit Union proudly celebrated the grand opening of our new Saco branch. It was a picture-perfect summer day filled with community spirit, warm welcomes, and joyful smiles. We were honored to be embraced so enthusiastically by the Saco community and beyond. Coincidentally, the celebration also fell on…
Read MoreUCU Celebrates National Volunteer Week
ORONO, Maine (April 22, 2025) – For National Volunteer Week, the UCU team celebrated volunteerism in a variety of ways. On Patriot’s Day, the UCU team dedicated time to impact communities across Maine with their credit union-wide Here for U Day of Service. In its third year, the day of service offers time to learn…
Read MoreUCU Has Earned the AARP BankSafe Seal for 2025
March 2025 We’re proud to share that we have received AARP’s BankSafe Trained Seal in recognition of our commitment to safeguarding older adults from financial exploitation through rigorous training and strong policies. The BankSafe designation is earned after over 80% of an organization’s front line staff completes AARP’s comprehensive BankSafe training. Jilenne Gunther, National Director…
Read MoreUCU Promotes Shawn MacDonald to Community Engagement Manager in Southern Maine
ORONO, Maine (March 10, 2025) – University Credit Union is pleased to welcome Shawn MacDonald to the credit union’s team of Community Engagement Managers (CEMs), who represent UCU in communities throughout the state. Based at the University of Southern Maine’s Brooks Student Center in Gorham, MacDonald will cover southern Maine and work alongside Community Engagement…
Read More2024 In Review: How UCU Was Here for U
UCU Expands Membership, Strengthens Community Engagement, and CelebratesMilestones Across Maine ORONO, Maine (February 17, 2025) – Here at UCU, we understand that financial success is unique to every member. In 2024, we expanded our reach and deepened our impact to show how UCU is Here For U, wherever you are in Maine. “2024 was a…
Read MoreJMG and UCU Forge Partnership to Empower Students
January 23, 2025 JMG (formerly known as Jobs for Maine’s Graduates, Inc.) is pleased to announce a meaningful partnership with University Credit Union (UCU) to enhance opportunities for Maine students as they prepare for their next steps in education and career pathways. This collaboration reflects a shared commitment to creating engaging and impactful experiences for…
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