Kids
Fun, Low-Cost Summer Activities
We’ve got some great cost-conscious ideas to keep you busy this summer. It’s a win-win! Sightsee One of the great things about living in Maine is there are a ton of scenic spots to visit. Why not use this summer as an opportunity to see some of them? Whether you want to explore your own…
Read MorecPort Awards Over 100 College Scholarships to Elementary School Students for 2020 Scholarship Program
Each year cPort staff and students look forward to participating in our Elementary School Scholarship Program. This year was no exception! Last December we kicked off our 13th year of the Program, hosting our college aspiration workshops in eight elementary schools throughout Portland, Scarborough, and Augusta with workshops concluding in March. The students were asked…
Read MoreWhat Our Mothers Taught Us About Money
We all have heard the timeless phrase, mother knows best. At cPort, we’ve decided to put that phrase to the test! With Mother’s Day right around the corner, we asked our staff what valuable money advice they’ve learned from their moms throughout the years. Here are a few gems we’d like to share: Always keep six…
Read MorecPort Sponsors Basketball Team in Annual Swish Out Cancer Challenge
Over the weekend cPort had the privilege of sponsoring a basketball team for the 26th Annual Swish-Out Childhood Cancer Challenge. This year’s tournament had close to 50 teams. cPort sponsored a team in the 7th-8th grade division. The event raised nearly $45K to support the efforts of the Maine Children’s Cancer Program, putting the total…
Read MorecPort’s CEO Participates in Read Across America Day at Riverton Elementary
Monday, March 2 is National Read Across America Day. This morning, cPort President & CEO Gene Ardito participated in Read Across America Day by sharing a story with 5th graders at Riverton Elementary School in Portland. cPort has been a proud community partner of Riverton since 2008. Riverton Elementary School is a participant in cPort’s…
Read MorecPort Donates to Portland Public Schools
Behind the scenes talking all things cPort Scholarship Program with Mayor Kate Snyder and Portland Public Schools Superintendent, Xavier Botana. cPort Credit Union is proud to make a $3,000 donation to Portland Public Schools. 2020 kicks off the thirteenth year of cPort’s Scholarship Program which takes places in eight elementary schools located throughout Portland, Augusta…
Read MoreDon’t miss these summer events!
There’s no denying summertime in Maine is the best time of year!
Read MoreMoney 101 for Kids!
It’s almost summertime in Maine, and there are so many wonderful things to do! But for every family, there’s a budget to stick to. Here’s how to teach your kids smart ways to save and still have fun!
Read MoreWentworth Scholarship Ceremony 2019
Wentworth School just celebrated their fifth year participating in the cPort Scholarship Program! The fifth-grade students of Wentworth participated in workshops led by Bob Stuart of the Maine College Circle. The students wrote essays about their future goals and plans including what college they would like to attend, what they would like to study at…
Read MoreBayside Learning Community Learns About Financial Literacy
cPort recently offered a financial literacy class to high school students from Bayside Learning Community. Bayside Learning Community provides specialized educational opportunities for students to receive a more personalized experience for academic and personal growth. The students are currently learning about the Dave Ramsey financial plan in classes and reached out to cPort to learn…
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