JAY, Maine–OTIS Federal Credit Union raised a total of $9,820.03 for the Maine Credit Unions’ Campaign for Ending Hunger over the course of the 2018 calendar year.
Among all participating credit unions, OTIS FCU placed 21st statewide for total funds raised, and 22nd in per-member contributions. Because OTIS placed among the state’s top 25 credit unions in fundraising overall, the Maine Credit Union League has contributed an additional $474.47 to OTIS FCU’s total. Consequently, OFCU will have $10,294.50 at its disposal to distribute to community food banks of its choice within its field of membership.
Specific fundraising activities undertaken by the credit union included selling Narrow Gauge movie passes; selling handmade pot and bowl holders; holding a car wash; hosting a Soup Day; hosting a Paint Night; and holding various raffles throughout the year. Additional funds to benefit Ending Hunger were raised via a $5 donation made from every $25 Skip-a-Payment application fee assessed on loans.
Participating credit unions in the state of Maine collectively raised a record-breaking total of $787,360.68 for Ending Hunger in 2018, over $40,000 more than they raised in 2017. Since 1990, Maine’s credit unions have raised over $9 million for the Campaign, 100% of which has directly benefited hunger organizations in Maine.