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Brewer FCU Helps FREE the Z

On Tuesday, November 16th, Brewer FCU helped FREE the Z and Penquis collect turkeys to provide Thanksgiving dinner to area residents in need.   Staff from Brewer FCU spent the late afternoon and evening collecting donations, loading the truck, and thanking donors.  FREE the Z had their largest first day ever collecting more than 1,000 turkeys.  […]

Record Breaking Support to Maine Make A Wish Foundation

Wayne’s Wiffle for A Cause raised more money this year than in any of the past 13 years.   Wayne was able to meet with Kate at Make-A-Wish Maine and gave her a check for $18,700, bringing the total to $144,700.  Brewer FCU is proud to be a sponsor of this event each year.  Congrats to […]

2020 Ending Hunger Initiative A Success

Despite spending most of 2020 in a pandemic, Maine Credit Unions, including Brewer FCU, were able to raise $969,775 towards the fight to end hunger in Maine.    Because of the wonderful Brewer FCU members and their support, $7,400 of this will go directly to food cupboards in our region. Since 1990, Maine Credit Unions […]

Brewer FCU Members Help Make Christmas Bright

More than 50 local children had a brighter holiday thanks to the generosity of Brewer Federal Credit Union’s members.   In 2020, Brewer FCU once again partnered with the Smile for a Child program and purchased Christmas presents for disadvantaged youth in our region.    

Disc Golf Tournament Raises Money for Local Food Cupboards

This year’s Whitmore Contracting Disc Golf Tournament at D.R. Disc Golf raised more than $3,000 towards the Brewer FCU’s Ending Hunger Campaign. The money raised will go directly to food cupboards in our local area working hard to help our neighbors and friends.  On Saturday, September 24th, with bright skies and foliage at near peak, 21 teams […]

Brewer FCU Supports Old Town Golf Tournament

Brewer FCU sponsored the Richard May & Warren Rand Golf Tournament held in Old Town, Maine.   Proceeds from this event support 2 great local causes.  The Richard May Memorial Fund provides a scholarship to a graduating senior enrolled in ROTC. The Warren Rand Memorial Fund helps to families in need of financial assistance for their […]

Maine Credit Union League and Maine Bankers Association Release Joint Statement

Maine Consumers Will Continue to Have Access to Secure, Financial Services During COVID-19 Outbreak (WESTBROOK) –The Maine Credit Union League and Maine Bankers Association are working together to reassure Maine consumers about the safety, security, and reliability of the state’s strong financial services industry. Financial institutions across Maine have activated their pandemic response plans to […]

Sauce for CHEFS

In mid-January, we learned that one of our local food cupboards was in need of sauce to go with the pasta they had on hand.   Thanks to our awesome members, all this pasta and sauce is headed to shelves at C.H.E.F.S. on February 15th!  Thank you!  

Cocoa for a Cause

  On Friday, December 20th  Brewer FCU held its first annual Cocoa for a Cause.   People visiting either branch location were treated to hot chocolate donated by Dunkin Donuts along with all kinds of options to add to your drink, including marshmallows, chocolate chips, and whipped cream.  In addition, staff at both locations contributed […]