WESTBROOK, Maine–Saying it is seeking to raise the visibility of its signature social responsibility initiative, the Maine Credit Union League has launched a new website for Maine Credit Unions’ Campaign for Ending Hunger.
In addition to containing information about the Campaign, which has raised $9.4 million since 1990 to fight hunger in the state, the website contains a brief overview of the hunger relief programs supported by the state’s credit unions.
“The new website was designed to help credit unions share information about the Campaign with their employees, volunteers, and members,” said Cheryl Lancaster, executive vice President of member services, in a statement on the league website. “We also believe the site will help with fundraising. With a simple click of a button, visitors can donate to the Campaign online and indicate which credit union they belong to. This will allow the Campaign to recognize individual credit unions for online member contributions.”
The website also highlights the Campaign’s program partners, Good Shepherd Food Bank and Full Plates Full Potential. The MCUL noted both organizations closely collaborate with Maine’s credit union network on hunger relief initiatives in communities across the state.
Maine League Names Board Officers
Separately, the Maine league has announced its new board officers. Joann Bisson, CEO of Trademark FCU, will serve as the League’s new board chair; David Desjardins, CEO of Acadia FCU, will serve as vice chair; Basil Closson, CEO of Bangor FCU, will serve as secretary; and Christine Devine, CEO of KV FCU will again serve as Treasurer. The league said it welcomed Jason Lindstrom, CEO of Evergreen CU, to the board.