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:
April 6 – Franklin Branch – 886 Central Street, Franklin, NH – 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
April 20 – Lebanon Branch – 225 Mechanic Street, Lebanon, NH – 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
April 27 – Keene Branch – 403 Winchester Street, Keene, NH – 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
May 4 – Portsmouth Walmart Branch – 2460 Lafayette Road, Portsmouth, NH – 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
May 11 – Somersworth Branch – 15 Penny Lane, Somersworth, NH – 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
May 11 – Falmouth Branch – 199 Worcester Court, Falmouth, MA – 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
May 18 – Amherst Walmart Branch – 85 NH 101A, Amherst, NH – 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
June 29 – Pease Branch – 14 Manchester Square, 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
Sunday, March 10, 2024 – Battle of the Badges – Manchester, NH
Dartmouth Health Children’s is hosting the 16th annual Battle of the Badges Hockey Championship, in which firefighters, police officers and first responders from across the state of New Hampshire will battle it out in one incredible competition — on and off the ice — for the kids and families of Dartmouth Health Children’s. Learn more at chadhockey.org.
Saturday, March 23, 2024 – Southern NH KidsFest – Nashua, NH
The Southern NH KIDSFEST returns to Nashua’s YMCA Westwood Park from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. The day will feature games, live performances and music, a ninja course, touch-a-truck and more. Service CU will be on hand for this free event, which is open to the public.
Saturday, March 23, 2024 – Hope Springs Eternal Fundraising Gala – New Castle, NH
Hope on Haven Hill is hosting its annual Hope Springs Eternal Fundraising Gala at the Wentworth by the Sea at 6:00 p.m. Service CU is a bronze sponsor of the evening, which provides critical funding to assist Hope of Haven Hill in supporting the programs and services that support more than 100 women and their children annually. Learn more at hopeonhavenhill.org.
Overseas
Friday, March 8 to Sunday, March 10, 2024 – Spring Bazaar – Rhine Ordnance Barracks
Service Credit Union is proud to sponsor this year’s Spring Bazaar, which is set to feature vendors from across Europe offering a range of housewares, cheeses, and wines. The prices will be denominated in USD, based on the Euro exchange rate, and the event is open only to ID card holders. Additionally, the credit union will be present at the event with a financial literacy spinning wheel to engage visitors and provide banking information and giveaways. For additional details, click here.
Saturday, March 9, 2024 – American Red Cross Baby Expo – Stuttgart
The Baby Expo caters to prospective, expecting, and new parents, offering valuable insights into early parenthood, especially in an overseas environment. The expo will feature presentations and resources from both military and local national organizations, covering topics such as hospital deliveries, neonatology clinic functions, infant CPR, and more. Service Credit Union will take part in the event by providing gift cards, branded onesies, and a gift basket to be raffled. For more information, visit the American Red Cross Facebook page.
Saturday, March 30, 2024 – USO Spring Egg Hunt – Stuttgart
Attendees are invited to USO Stuttgart’s Spring Egg Hunt on Panzer Parade Field, where they can join in on the age-specific egg runs, play games, crafts, enjoy popcorn or cotton candy, and take pictures with the Easter Bunny. Visitors are encouraged to stop by for a photo with the Easter Bunny, engage in crafts, enjoy a hot dog lunch, and more! All activities are generously sponsored by Service Credit Union. For more information, visit the USO Event Page.
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.
From Armed Forces Day through Labor Day, they will receive free admission to the museum.
To learn more about The Children’s Museum of NH, click here.
Recent Events
Special Olympics NH Polar Plunge
In support of Special Olympics NH (SONH), Service CU sponsored a team of plungers for the 2024 Polar Plunge at Hampton Beach. Thousands gathered on February 4 to dive into the ocean while raising money and awareness for SONH. For the first time, 10 Service CU staff joined the fun as the credit union pledged $10,000 to the campaign.
Valentine’s Bazaar
The MWR in the Kaiserslautern Military Community held the Valentine’s Bazaar, exclusively for ID card holders. There were a wide array of European housewares, cheeses, and wines priced in USD based on the Euro exchange rate. Service CU joined the event with a spinning wheel with financial-based questions, allowing attendees to earn giveaways.
Free Music and Art Day
Portsmouth Music & Art Center (PMAC) and Service Credit Union partnered to provide free, one-on-one music or art lessons with a PMAC teaching artist. People of all ages were invited to pick up a paintbrush or try out a new instrument and enjoy the arts. The day featured an Instrument Petting Zoo, an open rehearsal of PMAC’s New Horizons Band, a tour of PMAC and over 100 free private music and art lessons.
52d Mission Support Group Q4 and 2023 Annual Awards
The 52d Mission Support Group at Spangdahlem Air Base honored its members’ achievements with the Q4 and 2023 Annual Awards, recognizing outstanding service and dedication. This ceremony highlighted the critical roles and contributions of airmen to the base’s mission, fostering a sense of pride and camaraderie. These awards set a benchmark for excellence and inspired continued dedication in the year ahead.
Project Elf
Service CU once again purchased more than $80,000 in toys from independently owned toy stores throughout New Hampshire and donated them to the NH State Police’s Toys for Tots effort, which brings toys to children in need throughout our communities. Learn more about which stores we shopped at and the impact of Project Elf at servicecu.org/projectelf.
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.