PORTLAND — Highlighting its commitment and support of the communities it serves that goes well beyond financial services, Town & Country Federal Credit Union welcomed 20 area non-profits for its annual “Better Neighbor Fund” reception on Wednesday evening, Nov. 13. The special reception, which encourages non-profit organizations to connect with each other, was held at the credit union’s Forest Avenue Branch in Portland.
The credit union announced the eight non-profits from Cumberland and York Counties that received the most votes through a public vote during October. Grants totaling $25,000 were awarded, with amounts ranging from $2,000-$5,000 to those non-profits. The credit union also announced and distributed additional contributions of $100 each to the 12 other non-profits that did not finish in the top 8 in votes.
The Town & Country ‘Better Neighbor Fund’ event continues the credit union’s long-standing focus highlighting the importance that its neighbors in the non-profit community play in making neighborhoods strong and vibrant. In his remarks to attendees, David Libby, president and CEO of Town & Country, reinforced the importance of “being neighborly” through support and kindness. “In a world that often feels fast-paced and disconnected, the simple act of being a good neighbor holds incredible value. We recognize the power of a community where neighbors look out for each other, lend a hand when someone is in need, and create an environment of warmth and care. It’s the small gestures — smiling at someone as you pass them by, offering to help carry groceries, or just taking the time to check in — that turns a neighborhood into a true community. We believe It is our hope that these grants will again enable our recipients to make a difference in ways that enhance and strengthen our neighborhoods and enrich where we live. This is a shining example of our ‘local helping local’ philosophy.”
The eight non-profits receiving grants and where they are headquartered are as follows:
$5,000 grant recipients –
• Summer Camp for Girls in Bridgton
• Ruth’s Reusable Resources in Portland
• A House for ME in Kittery
$2,000 grant recipients –
• Pine Tree Society in Scarborough
• Animal Refuge League of Greater Portland in Westbrook
• Center for Wildlife in Cape Neddick
• Portland Media Center in Portland
• Habitat for Humanity of York County in Kennebunk
With these grants, Town & Country surpassed the $375,000 milestone in Better Neighbor Fund grants supporting nearly 140 different community programs since it launched this groundbreaking initiative in 2010.
As Maine’s second-largest credit union with 40,000 members, Town & Country is a full-service financial institution offering a wide range of financial products and services to people who live, work, go to school, or worship in Cumberland and York counties. In 2022 and 2023, Town & Country was named “Best Credit Union in the 207” and “Best Mortgage Lender in the 207,” and was named “Best Credit Union” in the Best of Portland competition in 2023 and 2024, as well. The credit union has approximately $600 million in assets and is part of the largest branch network in the country. To learn more, visit www.tcfcu.com.
