Posts Tagged ‘impact’
2023 Member Highlights
In celebration of 2023, we are taking a look back at ways our member-owners enjoyed their UCU membership! As a not-for-profit financial cooperative, UCU returns value to its members in the form of rewards, low rates, and high yields. There are many ways that UCU is ‘Here for U’ for our members; this is a…
Read MoreQ&A with Amanda Allen and Maddy Gray, Certified Credit Union Financial Counselors
January 2024 While many look forward to a new year and a fresh start, this time of year can understandably bring heightened financial stress and challenges, especially after a period of increased spending during the holiday season. The good news is UCU has Certified Credit Union Financial Counselors who can help ease your stress with…
Read MoreUniversity Credit Union Distributes Funds to Food Pantries Across Maine
ORONO, Maine (June 23, 2023) – UCU has recently been traveling around the state to present checks and distribute funds to a number of food pantries in our communities. With the help of UCU members, friends, the UCU team, and so many more, we’ve been able to raise funds in support of the Maine Credit Unions’…
Read MoreHome Buyer Education is for Everyone
May, 2023 When we think of home buyer education resources or classes, first-time home buyers with no previous home-buying experience likely come to mind. However, there are many reasons why everyone should take advantage of home-buying education opportunities like those available at UCU. This blog covers some of the reasons why: Buying a house is…
Read More2022 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…
Read MorePrioritizing Financial Fitness for Teens
April, 2023 April isn’t just tax season, it’s also financial literacy season! April is both National Financial Literacy Month and National Credit Union Youth Month, providing a little inspiration to get your teen more financially fit. Even more inspiring is the vision of your teen learning to better navigate the financial world, acquiring the money…
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