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Maine State Credit Union and Viles Arboretum Partner to Raise Awareness of Hunger in Kennebec and Somerset Counties

Maine State Credit Union and the Viles Arboretum have partnered to raise awareness of the issue of hunger in Kennebec and Somerset Counties, as well as promote the Arboretum. They will be holding a 5k Walk/Run through Augusta’s hidden gem, the Viles Arboretum, on Saturday, September 17 starting at 10 am.

“Maine State Credit Union believes in giving back to the local community and raising proceeds to help end hunger is a passion of many at the credit union,” said Mark Young, senior vice president, and chief operating officer.

“Each spring the Maine State Credit Union holds a 5k walk/run on the Kennebec River Rail Trail,” said Young. “Adding the trail run in September at the Viles Arboretum allows us to invite people to explore another great outdoor venue in Augusta while raising money for a great cause.”

“We are excited to partner with Maine State Credit Union this year. We have held the 5k Run for the past three years and are pleased to use it as a way to increase awareness of hunger within our local community,” said Mark DesMeules, executive director of the Viles Arboretum.

Runners and walkers can sign up for the event on Facebook at @5kRun4TreesMaine, or they can register the day of the event. All runners and walkers will receive a free tech t-shirt with registration. For more information, email or call 626-7989.

About Maine State Credit Union

Founded in 1935, Maine State Credit Union is the largest credit union in the state of Maine with an asset size of $365 million. It has been named one of Best Places to Work in Maine for the past four out of five years. Located in Augusta, Maine, its membership is open to residents of Kennebec and Somerset counties as well as individuals who work and worship here. Maine State Credit Union is also the credit union for Maine State Employees. Maine State Credit Union has two branches in Augusta and one in Waterville. Learn more at MaineStateCU.org. Federally insured by NCUA.

About Viles Arboretum

The Viles Arboretum, centrally located in Augusta on 224 acres of fields, forests, wetlands and botanical collections offers an ever-changing selection of programs for the general public and for schools. We focus on interactive, creative and hands-on teaching with a focus on natural history and unlocking everyone’s natural ability to understand the nature of our world through your own eyes and by using your own intellect.

You can learn more about the Arboretum and its programs, or how to become more involved by checking our website at www.vilesarboretum.org, checking our Facebook page or simply by stopping in or calling us at 626-7989.

Jennifer Roper

Director of Marketing

Maine State Credit Union

207.623.1851 x2360

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