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Putting Service Into Action With Our People Helping People Philosophy

Learn how Maine's credit unions are fighting hunger and elder financial abuse, and improving financial literacy.

By Todd Mason | June 21, 2019 at 09:00 AM
Feeding the poor One hundred percent of Maine’s CUs participate in the Campaign for Ending Hunger.

Ask any Maine credit union what the “people helping people” philosophy means to them, and you’ll likely get the same response: It’s at the core of everything we do. These aren’t just words we say to make us feel good. It’s a principle that guides how we operate and differentiates us from the rest of the financial industry.

This distinction comes with great responsibility. We work hard to get to know our members, understand their triumphs and struggles, and identify solutions to make their lives and communities better. Because we are in the business of helping people, turning a profit doesn’t define our success. Credit unions excel when we enrich the lives of those we serve, ignite positive change, and influence others to engage and give back.

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