SOUTH PORTLAND, Maine–- Atlantic Federal Credit Union has announced the creation of the Atlantic Federal Credit Union Foundation.
As a credit union, Atlantic helps people and businesses succeed financially, while the mission of the Atlantic Foundation is to help strengthen, support, and promote the common good in the communities served by Atlantic Federal Credit Union, AFCU said.
"Through focused and strategic giving, the Atlantic Foundation will support nonprofit organizations throughout Southern Maine, including Androscoggin, Cumberland, Sagadahoc, and York Counties,” said Atlantic President/CEO Scott Chretien. “The Foundation Board is a talented group. The combined expertise, leadership abilities, and various experience from each individual will be integral to connecting Atlantic more deeply to the communities we serve."
The Atlantic FCU Foundation five-member Board includes
- President, Chris McGorrill, Atlantic Federal Credit Union chief marketing officer
- Secretary, Renee Oyster, Atlantic FCU chief strategy officer
- Treasurer, Howard Dupee, retired nonprofit housing program director
- Director, Donna Hodgdon, retired educator
- Director, Tara Williams, executive director, Maine Association for the Education of Young Children
The Atlantic Federal Credit Union Foundation has announced a $10,000 grant to support financial literacy funding that promotes financial wellness.