Lighthouse Credit Union

Thank you Seacoastonline for helping us spread the word! We partnered with Pease 'N Carrots for their 17th Annul Food Drive benefiting Gather, a nonprofit dedicated to building food security through innovation and dignified programs. To make greater impact, donation bins are available at all our branches. We invite you to join us in enriching and nourishing the lives of others by dropping off non-perishable food items now through Dec. 14. Together, we can make a difference in our communities. https://lnkd.in/dGxSF2Rp

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The Lighthouse Credit Union Foundation recently hosted its Nourish Portland event at the historic U.S. Custom House, honoring the incredible work of the Greater Portland Family Promise, a nonprofit focusing on helping families experiencing homelessness. We’re beyond grateful to our amazing community partners who joined us in making a positive impact across housing access, food security, and educational support. Thank you to Agassiz Village, Equality Community Center, Furniture Friends, Gateway Community Services, Inc., Greater Portland Family Promise, Good Shepherd Food Bank, Ketcha Outdoors, Portland Gear Hub, The Center for Grieving Children, The Opportunity Alliance, United Recovery Fund, and United Way of Southern Maine for your tireless commitment and collaboration. A special shoutout to Pat Callahan, former News Center Maine anchor, for being our master of ceremonies and adding a touch of Maine charm to the evening! Together, we’re making impact toward stronger communities. #NourishPortland #CommunityImpact #LighthouseCUFoundation #Gratitude

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Grateful to our amazing Lighthouse Credit Union team, members, and community for their incredible support of our Foundation’s Nourish Network 5K Event Series! Thanks to your participation, we’re able to contribute to three impactful organizations: Lydia's House of Hope, Connor's Climb Foundation, and Grahamtastic Connection. The inspiring stories shared at the event remind us of the powerful work being done to uplift our community, and we’re proud to play a part in making a difference.

Join us for Nourish Portland at the U.S. Custom House on October 24, 2024, and connect with Portland-area nonprofits dedicated to creating lasting change in our community. This event offers a unique opportunity to engage with organizations addressing crucial issues like housing access, food insecurity, and education. Purchase your tickets for Nourish Portland today! - https://bit.ly/48cCtUr The following Portland-area nonprofits will be in attendance. Agassiz Village | Equality Community Center | Furniture Friends | Gateway Community Services, Inc. | Good Shepherd Food Bank | Greater Portland Family Promise | Ketcha Outdoors | Maine Association of Nonprofits (MANP) | Portland Gear Hub | The Center for Grieving Children | The Opportunity Alliance | United Recovery Fund | United Way of Southern Maine

In celebration of #InternationalCreditUnionDay and the lasting impact credit unions have on strengthening our communities, we are proud to recognize our Lighthouse team member, Denis St Pierre, as the 2024 recipient of the Theresa Palumbo Service Award. This award honors individuals who, like Theresa Palumbo, a longtime Board Member, embody the spirit of service and dedication to enriching the lives of others. Denis exemplifies the spirit of International Credit Union Day through his volunteer work with Boxes of Love for the Homeless and the Grahamtastic Connection 5K race. His passion for baking helps nourish those in need, combating food insecurity and uplifting the community. Congratulations to Denis for his leadership and commitment to our mission of supporting both our members and the wider community.

Hit the ground running with us on Sunday, October 20th in support of Grahamtastic Connection in Springvale, ME! As we continue our mission of nourishing the lives of those around us, we are partnering with Grahamtastic Connection for our Nourish Network 5K Event Series to support their meaningful cause of providing free technology to children with cancer and other serious illnesses to support their education, as well as their social and emotional well-being. Whether you're a runner, walker, or cheerleader, your participation helps create impactful change in Maine. To learn more or register for the races, please visit https://lnkd.in/edbzMbJm.

Yesterday’s all-employee meeting was a powerful reminder of the incredible impact our organization is making to enrich and nourish the lives of our employees, organization, and our community. We’re excited about our commitment to help 50,000 individuals find stable housing over the next five years, a goal that truly reflects our commitment to driving positive change for those around us. A huge thank you to our keynote speaker, Christiane Gigi Hyland for her inspiring words, which emphasized that we are more than just a financial institution - we are a force for change. Special thanks to Laura Mitchell, Executive Director of the Maine Affordable Housing Coalition and Ryan Pope, Assistant City Planner for Dover, NH, for sharing their valuable insights around affordable housing in our community. A heartfelt thank you to everyone who participated as we continue on this meaningful journey together.

Some of our team members recently volunteered at the Cross Roads House Block Party! It was an honor to support the event by cooking, serving, making cotton candy, and assisting throughout the day. The event was a wonderful success, filled with delicious food and great company. A special thanks to the incredible Cross Roads House team for organizing such a memorable afternoon. We are proud to partner with and support their mission of providing essential shelter and services to our community.