Community
Come Join Us at These Upcoming EventsAt Service Credit Union, our mission is doing what is right for our members by: improving financial well-being, supporting the communities we serve and creating value and enduring relationships. We partner with local and national organizations that have a meaningful impact, supporting their causes both domestically and overseas.
Upcoming Events
Stateside
Tuesday, December 3, 2024 – Operation Warmheart – Grand Forks, ND
This annual holiday initiative managed by the First Sergeants Assocation. This program provides crucial assistance to airmen and their families facing significant hardships during challenging times.
Wednesday, December 4 to Thursday, December 5, 2024 – Exeter Festival of Trees – Exeter, NH
More than 50 spectacular Christmas trees, trimmed by decorators, shops, organizations and people from throughout the Seacoast, are displayed at Exeter Town Hall for the 26th Annual Festival of Trees. The trees are then auctioned off to benefit the Exeter Area Charitable Foundation. Service CU is proud to be a Festival Star sponsor of the event.
Friday, December 6, 2024 – Caroling in Woods Hole Village – Falmouth, MA
Service CU is proud to sponsor the annual Caroling in Woods Hole Village at Waterfront Park at 5:30 p.m. Herald in the Christmas season as the Solstice Singers lead guests in a festive sing-along of familiar holiday classics. New this year: Hop on the trolley on Water Street and take it to Nobska Lighthouse to partake in their Holiday Open House.
Tuesday, December 10 to Friday, December 13, 2024 – 43rd Annual Greater Lakes Region Children’s Auction – Belmont, NH
Held at the Belknap Marketplace, the Greater Lakes Region Children’s Auction is a four-day fundraiser that raises funds for nonprofits serving low-income families and children in the Lakes Region. More than $8 million has been raised for over 80 nonprofits since the event’s inception in 1982. The auction is open daily from 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Learn more at childrensauction.org.
Saturday, December 28, 2024 – Boston Bruins Alumni vs. Berlin Senior Sabres – Berlin, NH
The Notre Dame Ice Arena in Berlin plays host to the Boston Bruins Alumni vs. Berlin Senior Sabres charity hockey game to benefit Berlin Youth Hockey. The puck drops at 2:00 p.m.
Overseas
Friday, December 6, 2024 – USO Red Nosed Herc – Ramstein Air Base
Service CU is excited to partner with the 86 FSS for the “Red Nose Herc” event, where Santa will arrive on a Rudolph-themed C-130 Hercules. Visit the Service CU table for candy canes and holiday cheer.
Sunday, December 8, 2024 – Trees for Heroes – OSHQ
Service CU is offering free Christmas trees to eligible service members and their families. Families can visit a tree farm to select and cut their own tree and will receive a $25 DeCA gift card. The event also features a festive Christmas market with complimentary German treats.
Monday, December 16, 2024 – Holly Jolly Christmas – Hohenfels
The Holly Jolly Hohenfels project will deliver over 500 stocking-style goodie bags to single soldiers. Service CU will join the Hohenfels PTO, student council, and BOSS program to assemble the bags and spread holiday cheer locally and beyond.
Special Offers
Children’s Museum of NH Military Appreciation Program
Service CU is proud to be the Military Appreciation Program sponsor for The Children’s Museum of New Hampshire. From now until Armed Forces Day, U.S. veterans and active military, and their families, will receive a 50% discount on admission to the museum.
During the summer months, between Armed Forces Day and Labor Day, they will receive free admission.
To learn more about The Children’s Museum of NH, click here.
Recent Events
Gather Thanksgiving – Portsmouth, NH
Service CU was the presenting sponsor of Gather Thanksgiving, an annual event where Gather members can pick up a free turkey and all the fixings. This event provided 23,630 pounds of food to 545 families representing 1,643 people, giving them everything needed for a classic Thanksgiving meal.
Thanks for Thanksgiving – Kaiserslautern
The 26th Annual Thanks for Thanksgiving, hosted by USO Europe and Service Credit Union, helped make the season a little brighter for 200 military families in the Kaiserslautern Military Community. Service CU proudly contributed desserts like frozen pies and whipped cream, packed in co-branded bags along with heartfelt letters of gratitude. This effort underscores our ongoing commitment to supporting the military community.
Wounded Warrior Project 5K – Ramstein
Service Credit Union partnered with the Wounded Warrior Project to support the Carry Forward 5K run, sponsoring registration fees for five employees and providing refreshments for the post-run gathering.
Operation Warmheart – Spangdahlem
The 1st Sergeant Council at Spangdahlem Air Base led Operation Warmheart, a program supporting the community during the holidays. Service Credit Union’s donation funded random acts of kindness across base facilities, offering much-needed support.
Holiday Tree Lighting – Tilton, NH
The Tanger Outlets in Tilton hosted a Holiday Tree Lighting from 4:00 to 7:00 pm, where Service CU handed out hot chocolate for families in attendance.
Great American Downtown Winter Holiday Stroll – Nashua, NH
We were proud to sponsor the Winter Holiday Stroll, which lit up the city of Nashua. The evening is a free and family friendly tradition that includes a candlelit walk led by the Mayor of Nashua, the lighting of the City’s tree, entertainment, food, children’s rides and more.
Powderkeg Beer and Chili Festival – Exeter, NH
The Exeter Area Chamber of Commerce hosted the 13th annual Powderkeg Beer & Chili Fest, the largest beer and chili festival in New England. Service CU was proud to be the Kids’ Zone sponsor of the day, which took place at Swasey Parkway in downtown Exeter.
Riverfire – Berlin, NH
The Androscoggin Valley Chamber of Commerce’s annual RiverFire featured live music, hayrides, helicopter rides, costume parades and a zombie ATV poker run, ending with spectacular fires on the water at dusk. The gates of the Service Credit Union Heritage Park were open to activities and vendors for visitors of all ages and Service CU hosted the “Children’s Not So Scary Cinema.”
New Hampshire Pumpkin Festival – Laconia, NH
Service CU was the proud sponsor of the Kids Zone in Veterans Square at the annual New Hampshire Pumpkin Festival, home of the 30-foot pumpkin tower. The day featured everything from jack-o-lanterns to music and theater, scarecrows and corn mazes, chowder and autumn beer, hauntings and hayrides.
Retiree Appreciation Day – Ansbach, Ramstein, Stuttgart, Vilseck
Service Credit Union is honored to support retired military veterans through Retiree Appreciation Day events across Germany. Organized by the local Retiree Council, these events provide services such as informational booths, free flu shots, updates on benefits, and future planning, while also giving retirees the opportunity to connect with their peers. Service Credit Union was present at each event, offering event cakes, giveaways, and financial information specifically tailored to retirees to highlight our ongoing commitment to their well-being.
Halloween Events – Ansbach, Baumholder, Grafenwoehr, Kapaun, Kleber, Sembach, Spangdahlem, Vilseck
Each year, the U.S. military brings the American tradition of Halloween to its installations in Germany. Service Credit Union has proudly supported these events by providing staff to distribute candy and branded Halloween bags, providing financial support for Haunted Houses, supplying the event cake for which Service CU is known, and participating in Trunk or Treat—a safe alternative for children to collect candy on Halloween.
Branch Collection Drives
Service CU is always striving to give back to the communities we serve, and one way we support our friends and neighbors is through collection drives at our branches. All year long Service CU branches will select local nonprofits in their community and organize a collection drive of their most needed items. Click here to learn more.
Organizations We Support
