It’s official! The 2011 Maine Credit Union’s Campaign for Ending Hunger raised a record-setting $446,930 for ending hunger in Maine. One hundred percent of all funds raised goes directly to helping end hunger in Maine.
David Rossignol, CEO of NorState, in a memo to all employees on Valentine’s Day stated, “Once again NorState has captured the second place in total funds raised and contributions per member statewide! Your significant efforts on this very worthy cause help make a direct difference in the lives of people in our communities.”
“The success is directly attributed to the support and loyalty of our members, families and friends who care for others in need. Thank you for your efforts and we look forward to another successful year in doing all we can to end hunger in our communities,” added Rossignol.
The top 25 for the 2011 Campaign are: $35,245 for Maine State CU; $24,845 with an additional $4,800 raised with the Hope for the Holidays Food Drive and cash donation of $375, for a total of $30,099 for NorState FCU; $20,695 at Main Savings FCU; $17,000 for York County FCU; $15,089 by Saco Valley CU; $14,235 for Maine Highlands FCU; $13,344 by Bangor FCU; $13,217 by Gardiner FCU; $13,017 for Five County CU; $12,526 by Evergreen CU; $12,000 by Rainbow FCU; $10,085 for Acadia FCU and Sebasticook Valley CU; $9,413 for PeoplesChoice CU; $7,820 by Atlantic Regional FCU; $7,455 by Town & Country FCU; $6,085 by Penobscot County FCU; $5,932 for Seaboard FCU; $5,808 for Maine Education CU; $5,302 by Otis FCU; $4,758 for KSW FCU and Midcoast FCU; $4,197 by EMMC FCU; $4,118 by KV FCU; $4,033 for The County FCU; $3,652 by Winslow Community FCU and $3,505 for Sabattus Regional CU.
“The generosity of our membership is evident in our second place for both total contributions and contribution per member. NorState members’ average contribution was $1.88 per member. The number 1 contributor per member was at Gardiner FCU at $2.64,” said Rossignol.
Average is tallied based on total raised divided by membership.
Denise Duperre-Cote, marketing director for NorState, added, “We have a unique advantage living here in northern Maine. We understand that we all have a shared interest in the well-being of our friends and neighbors. We care about our communities; we have compassion and a grateful attitude toward our strong culture, upbringing and opportunity afforded us by our location,” said Duperre-Cote. “We continually seek to be active participants in raising awareness and contributing toward ending hunger in Maine.”
“There is a very strong sense of volunteerism within the credit union,” said Duperre-Cote, “as well as with our membership and the communities we serve. Together we work well to come to the assistance of those in need.”
Over the past decade, NorState FCU has distributed over $155,000 to local pantries.
For more information on how you can assist the Ending Hunger Campaign in Maine, contact NorState FCU at nfcu@norstatefcu.org or the Maine Credit Union League at 773.5671.
