We want to spread the good around

Helping our members improve their financial lives is our passion, but it’s also important that we do our part to improve the community around us. It’s the core of the credit union difference – people helping people.

Get Involved:

MMFCU Winter Warmth Drive

MMFCU is dedicated to ensuring that our coMMunities are well provided for this Winter season. Last month, we asked you to nominate a community service provider or shelter in your community to benefit from our Winter Warmth Drive.

Thank you to everyone who took the time to nominate an organization to benefit from this month’s drive. The organizations to benefit were randomly selected, and you can find more about how each will be helped below.

In-Person Donations:

Providence Ministries of Holyoke (https://www.provministries.org/)

MMFCU will have two drop off locations for in-person donations: in front of our teller line at State St and in our Express Teller.

We will be accepting donations of new and gently used coats, gloves, beanies, blankets, socks, scarves, and thermals.

Amazon Wish List Donations:

The Open Door of Gloucester (https://foodpantry.org/)

Not in the office or keep forgetting to bring your donations to work with you? No problem! Our Amazon wish list has been a popular way to donate over the years. Just add the items to your cart and when you check out, they will automatically ship to The Open Door in Gloucester, MA.

Amazon Wishlist Link: https://buff.ly/3BBTb3K

Monetary Match Donation:

ChesedChicago (https://www.chesedchicago.org/donate)

Whether you donate in-person or online, MMFCU will add up the cost of each item and donate a money match to ChesedChicago.

Here’s how the Amazon Wishlist works:

Click on the link above to view the Amazon Wishlist.

Simply add items to your cart.

Check out. The items will be shipped directly to the respective organization.

The Food Drive will run through November 30.

2025 Student Essay Contest Guidelines

MassMutual Federal Credit Union is pleased to announce the 2025 Student Essay Contest. Three (3) winning essays will be chosen. First prize will be awarded $250, second prize will be awarded $100, and third prize will be awarded $50.

2025 ESSAY CONTEST THEME:  How can you save for a big purchase?

Write about how you would set financial goals and create a savings plan.

RULES AND PROCEDURES FOR THE ESSAY CONTEST: Please follow guidelines below. The contest rules and eligibility requirements for participants are as follows:

• Only students currently in the seventh and eighth grades are eligible to participate.
• Student must be a MMFCU member.
• All essays must be handwritten by the student.
• Essays should be no more than 250 words in length.
• Only one essay per student may be submitted.
• Essays must be received or postdated by January 31, 2025
• No purchase is necessary to enter or win

Each essay should include the student’s name and grade level, home address, school name, teacher’s name, and principal’s name.

Essays will be judged on the following criteria:

• Originality
• Content
• Neatness
• Grammar/Spelling

Please submit completed essays via:

• Email: [email protected] or;
• Mail to: MassMutual Federal Credit Union, Attn: Student Essay 1295 State Street, Springfield MA 01111