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We nourish the lives of others

Lighthouse Foundation Board Members at a gold tournament

A strong foundation for change

Through our Nourish Network of volunteers and donors, we fund projects that directly impact our neighbors by putting money where the need is. Funding is provided by Lighthouse Credit Union and members and donors of the Lighthouse Credit Union Foundation. 

HOW WE DO IT

We invest and engage with mission driven non-profit organizations who lead initiatives in the following impact areas:

Access to Housing

Food Insecurity

Volunteering

Education Initiatives

Our goal

To enrich and nourish the lives of others:

Our members, our employees, and our communities. Together, we’re changing the world and investing resources where the need is. By improving access to affordable housing, eliminating food insecurity, and supporting education initiatives, we’re making a real impact and creating a better future for all.

The Lighthouse Credit Union Foundation is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization governed by an elected Board of Directors.

Meet our leadership

CHRIS PARKER

President
(President & CEO, Lighthouse Credit Union)

NEIL GORDON

Treasurer
(SVP & CFO, Lighthouse Credit Union)

Kate Shabram

Secretary
(Executive Assistant, Lighthouse Credit Union)

Russell Hilliard

Director
(Attorney, Upton & Hatfield LLP)

ERIC KILCHENSTEIN

Director
(Attorney, Sheehan Phinney)

Megan Shapiro-Ross, Executive Director, Footprints

Megan Shapiro-Ross

Director
(Executive Director, Footprints)

James Teetzel

Director
(CEO, Wilcox Industries)

Emily Moore

Advancement Director
Lighthouse Credit Union Foundation

Jason Blades

Jason Blades

Community Engagement Specialist
Lighthouse Credit Union Foundation

Mission Advancement Council

The Mission Advancement Council serves as our guiding light and has been critical in our ability to make an impact on the communities we serve.

Members of the Mission Advancement Council include Liam LaFountain (Biddeford City Council), Mike Lassel (Retired; Lasso Architect), Emily Moore (Lighthouse Credit Union Foundation), Peter Noonan (Seacoast Workforce Housing), Joe Ryan, Michael Steinberg (Founder; RELYCO), and Mark Sullivan (Seacoast Asset Management).

Members of the Mission Advancement Council (MAC) and special guests join Megan Shapiro-Ross of Footprints Food Pantry for a tour of Mainspring Collective in Kittery, ME.

Here to light the way

At Lighthouse Credit Union Foundation, your investment helps make an impact. Become a member today, and together we’ll build a brighter future for all.