Member News

New Dimensions understands that there will be times when you need to make a payment from an external account and have worked to find a solution. Announcing our new user-friendly, quick, and easy method of making your loan payments with us. For more information visit our website. 

If you are having trouble getting your fire extinguishers inspected from your current provider, please consider calling Maine Fire Equipment Co., Inc.  We are located in Skowhegan and are here to help you.

We are in our 18th year servicing the great businesses and people of Maine and our 6th year as a Mid Maine Chamber member.

Our team of qualified techs are ready to help keep your business and employees safe.

Remember…Fire doesn’t discriminate, it can happen to you. Don’t be caught unprepared.

Connected Credit Union has once again partnered with The Maine Children’s Home for Little Wanderers in Waterville to collect gifts for their annual Christmas Program. Due to COVID-19, we will be collecting donations through The Maine Children’s Home for Little Wanderers’ Amazon Wish List. Please visit our website at www.connectedcreditunion.org for details to help with this very worthwhile cause. Donations will be shipped directly to their Waterville facility.

Each year, the Christmas Program at The Maine Children’s Home distributes boxes of gifts and clothing to more than 1,700 financially disadvantaged children throughout the state. It’s the only program of its kind that provides new toys, books, games and new, warm clothing to boys and girls throughout Maine. No donation is too small and it’s never too early or too late to donate.  Their Christmas Program is a year-long effort and would not be possible without the generosity and support of our community.  

View the Amazon Wishlist

The U.S. Army is filling 10,000 full-time & part-time positions throughout our 150 initial entry career paths during our National Hiring Days between 30 June 2020 – 02 July 2020. $2,000 sign on bonuses as well as other qualified bonuses are available during this time. Please contact our office at (207) 873-2594 to find out what you’re qualified for.

(Augusta, ME)  Connected Credit Union announces a new partnership with Winslow Community Federal Credit Union.

Connected Credit Union and Winslow Community Federal Credit Union are two financially strong not-for-profit cooperatives that have combined resources to become one financial institution, serving Kennebec, Somerset, Lincoln and Waldo, Counties. 

Richard Lachance, CEO of Connected Credit Union said “The name Connected Credit Union will remain, as we feel it is a perfect fit for our combined memberships.  We think of this partnership as a reflection of the larger community we will serve and of connecting the entire membership through technology and personal relationships to foster financial success.”

“What makes this so exciting is that both institutions share a common culture and provide like services.  We are building financial security for the members we serve and this bright, new partnership will provide great opportunity” said Cathy Bond, President of Winslow Community Federal Credit Union 

While this is considered a merger from a regulatory standpoint, all parties involved view this as a coming together of like institutions and a “win, win” for all.  This partnership positions us for continued growth and sustainability while meeting the needs of our members.  All existing branch locations will remain open, providing full-service to members.

Connected Credit Union was originally chartered in 1967 while Winslow was charted in 1958.  Both credit unions have a long-standing tradition in their communities, having served their respective memberships since 1967 and 1958.  Connected Credit Union will now have more than 8400 members with assets of $100MM.

For More Information

Contact: Richard Lachance CEO

(207) 623-3857 ext 1204

rlachance@connectedcreditunion.org

As you may know, Winslow Community FCU participates in Maine Credit Unions’ Campaign for Ending Hunger, a hunger relief initiative that helps ensure Mainers in our community and across Maine have access to healthy, nutritious meals. The Campaign raises hundreds of thousands of dollars each year, a portion of which comes through the generous support of our credit union employees, volunteers, and members.

Throughout the year, our credit union and other credit unions throughout the state hold fundraisers for the Campaign. Unfortunately, due to COVID-19, many planned fundraising events have been canceled. But that’s not stopping our effort to raise money! With 138,000 Mainers filing jobless claims since the start of the pandemic, our communities need our help more than ever before. Families who were food secure—even a few months ago—are now struggling to put food on the table.

So, here’s what we are planning to do and how you can help us.

Maine Credit Unions’ Campaign for Ending Hunger $100,000 Challenge

The Campaign is launching a $100,000 challenge that will run June 4 – July 4! Over the next 30 days, every dollar raised by the Campaign will support Good Shepherd Food Bank and local community food pantries and meal sites. These organizations are facing an unprecedented demand for food while food donations are at an all-time low. They need our support.

The Campaign has already received its first Challenge pledge of $100,000 to kick-start this fundraising effort—money the Campaign will direct to Good Shepherd Food Bank’s COVID-19 response. 

We Challenge You

Between now and July 4, please consider making a tax-deductible online donation to the Campaign, and select our credit union on the Donor page. Individual contributors will be listed on the Campaign’s website (with permission), and businesses contributing more than $250 can have their logos featured on the Contributor’s page. Every dollar counts!

We encourage you to open your hearts to this important effort and challenge others to do the same. Your support will help ensure Maine families get the food they need during the COVID-19 crisis and beyond.

Our neighbors need our help! From now through July 4, New Dimensions FCU will be participating in the Maine Credit Unions’ Campaign for Ending Hunger $100,000 Challenge. Many Maine families who were food secure are now struggling to put food on the table due to COVID-19. Over the next 30 days, every dollar raised by the Campaign will support Good Shepherd Food Bank and local community food pantries and meal sites. The Campaign has already received its first Challenge pledge of $100,000 to kick-start this fundraising effort—money the Campaign will direct to Good Shepherd Food Bank’s COVID-19 response.

If you are able, any donation amount helps. Between now and July 4, please consider making a tax-deductible online donation to the campaign at https://campaignforendinghunger.org/donate/.

Read More Here!

On May 19, Winslow Community FCU sponsored our annual community blood drive at Winslow Parks and Recreation in collaboration with the American Red Cross.

We are proud to announce that we were able to collect 39 pints from 38 donors, including 7 first-timers! Since each pint is separated into three products—red cells, platelets, and plasma—the amount we collected will save up to 117 lives! Whether you were able to make a donation or not, thank you all for your attendance. Your time and contribution was extremely appreciated!

If you weren’t able to attend on May 19, don’t worry, you can always check out www.redcrossblood.org to find a drive nearest to you in which you can make your donation!