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.
Shred Days
Visit one of our Shred Days to keep yourself secure by destroying sensitive documents, compliments of Service Credit Union. Pull right up to the large shred truck in the parking lot to dispose of your unwanted, private documents.
Acceptable Items: Papers, folders, file folders, paper clips and staples.
Not Acceptable: Hard drives, binder rings, hanging file folders, pens, batteries, cell phones, laptops, floppy discs, CDs, and biodegradable or explosive material.
Join us for these upcoming Shred Days:
September 14 – Concord Branch – 8 Merchants Way, Concord, NH – 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
October 5 – Portsmouth Walmart – 2460 Lafayette Road, Portsmouth, NH – 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
October 19 – Franklin Branch – 886 Central Street, Franklin, NH – 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Upcoming Events
Stateside
Friday, September 6 to Sunday, September 8, 2024 – Hampton Beach Seafood Festival – Hampton, NH
Service CU is proud to sponsor the 35th Annual Hampton Beach Seafood Festival, hosted by the Hampton Area Chamber of Commerce. The weekend features more than 50 of the Seacoast’s top restaurants, 80 craft vendors, live music and so much more. The Culinary Tent draws thousands of visitors with continuous demonstrations and programing from Wicked Bites TV, featuring the region’s most famous chefs on Saturday and Sunday. Find out more by visiting seafoodfestivalnh.com.
Sunday, September 22, 2024 – Concord Multicultural Festival – Concord, NH
The Granite United Way will be hosting the Concord Multicultural Festival at Keach Park in Concord from 11:00 am to 5:00 pm. The festival will celebrate the community and showcase food vendors, performers, artists, local organizations, and offer family friendly activities throughout the day.
Saturday, September 28, 2024 – Pickle Festival – Winchester, NH
The 26th Annual Winchester New Hampshire Pickle Festival returns to downtown Winchester from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. An early fall festival that celebrates the Polish heritage of Winchester, the day will welcome over 5,000 guests to enjoy crafts, food, land family fun. The event is free to the public. Learn more at winchesternhpicklefestival.org.
Overseas
Saturday, September 7, 2024 – Stuttgart Panzer
The C.A.R.E. Fair helps new arrivals to Germany explore new hobbies, join clubs, and learn about opportunities in sports, culture, and education. It’s an invaluable event for anyone looking to get engaged with the community and access a wide range of resources as they settle into their new home. Service Credit Union will be onsite to provide banking information and giveaways. For more information on this event, click here.
Wednesday, September 18, 2024 – Stateside and Germany
In celebration of the U.S. Air Force’s 77th birthday, Service Credit Union will be providing refreshments at its locations on various Air Force Bases, including KMCC, Ramstein, Spangdahlem, Kapaun, Pease, and Grand Forks. The U.S. Air Force’s official birthday commemorates the enactment of the National Security Act of 1947.
Friday, September 20 to Sunday, September 22, 2024 – Ramstein Air Base
The 60th Annual Ramstein Bazaar, hosted by the Ramstein Officers’ Spouses Club, is returning to Ramstein Airbase for the largest U.S. bazaar in Europe. Shoppers will have the opportunity to purchase European items such as carpets, wine, cheese, and clothing, with all net proceeds benefiting organizations that support students and spouses in the Kaiserslautern Military Community. Service Credit Union will be onsite to host an informational booth offering themed giveaways and raffling off two $100 DeCA gift cards. Visit the Ramstein Bazaar website for details.
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 Labor Day, U.S. veterans and active military, and their families, will receive free admission to the museum.
Following Labor Day, they will receive a 50% discount on admission.
To learn more about The Children’s Museum of NH, click here.
Recent Events
Pack-A-Pack – Manchester & Portsmouth NH
The annual Pack-A-Pack drive concluded as WMUR hosted a drive-thru drop-off opportunity right outside the WMUR-TV studio in Manchester. Another drive was hosted at our Portsmouth headquarters. The drive was a collaboration between the Boys and Girls Club of Central NH, the NH Food Bank, Service Credit Union and WMUR. Together, we donated more than 4,200 backpacks filled with essential supplies to NH students.
Sun and Fun – Pulaski Park
Service Credit Union sponsored the recent Sun and Fun event at Pulaski Park, in collaboration with the USO. This free event, timed perfectly before the new school year began, featured live music, food, and many activities and games for families to enjoy. Service Credit Union was present with family-friendly activities, including a spinning wheel with financial trivia and a lively cornhole tournament.
New England BIPOC Festival – Portsmouth, NH
Service CU was the presenting sponsor of the annual New England BIPOC Festival at the Strawbery Banke Museum in Portsmouth. The BIPOC Festival united a wide array of community members to enjoy and celebrate some of the food, art and music that highlight the rich and diverse cultures that make up New England.
National Night Out – Ansbach
This event focused on strengthening the ties between military police and the residents on Katterbach Kaserne. The day featured impressive K9 demonstrations by the military police, a delicious BBQ, a range of outdoor activities for families, and a cake sponsored by Service Credit Union.
Family Fun Day – Salem, NH
The Field of Dreams’ Family Fun Day brought food trucks, touch-a-truck, music, local vendors, face painting, a petting farm, a rock-climbing wall, bounce houses and more to Salem. The day also included a beloved Disney tribute concert by the Little Mermen.
Community Showcase and Exposition – Ansbach
The USAG Ansbach Community recently hosted its annual Community Showcase and Exposition, themed “Welcome to Franconia.” This event offered service members, leaders, family members, and newcomers a valuable opportunity to connect with over 50 information tables and booths, highlighting essential community resources and support services. As a vital part of the military community, Service Credit Union distributed banking materials and engaging giveaways that attracted attendees.
New England Disabled Sports’ War Fighters Week
Taking care of our veterans is extremely important to our mission — that’s why sponsoring New England Disabled Sports‘ War Fighters Week was perfect fit for us! Located in the White Mountains, this three-day fundraising event allowed veterans to participate in cycling, paddle sports, and golf. The funds raised throughout the event will support lessons, lodging, and meals for veterans to participate in additional NEDS events throughout the summer and fall.
American Independence Festival
Service CU was the presenting sponsor of the 34th American Independence Festival at the American Independence Museum in Exeter. The event was free and open to the public, and featured food from the era, artisan crafts, a beer garden, military demonstrations, and reenactments.
Patriot Run 5K – Spangdahlem
Service CU proudly sponsored the Patriot Run 5K, an event dedicated to honoring the sacrifices of servicemen and women. Participants in the run received event shirts featuring the Service CU logo on the sleeve. The event brought the community together to commemorate the sacrifices made by heroes and to educate future generations about their legacy.
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
