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Holy Rosary Credit Union's Christmas Caring Campaign Delivers Support To 42 Nonprofits
Rochester credit union continues tradition of supporting nonprofit organizations across the region during the holiday season.
ROCHESTER, NH — Holy Rosary Credit Union proudly concluded its 11th annual Christmas Caring Campaign, continuing a longstanding tradition of giving back to the communities it serves.
This year’s campaign supported 42 local nonprofit organizations, including 25 food pantries and shelters, reinforcing HRCU’s commitment to addressing critical needs during the holiday season and beyond.
Since its inception, the Christmas Caring Campaign has grown into one of HRCU’s most impactful community initiatives. The program is designed to support organizations during the holidays that provide essential services such as food assistance, housing support, and emergency relief to individuals and families across the region.
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“Community support is at the heart of who we are as a credit union,” said Brian Hughes, President & CEO of HRCU. “The Christmas Caring Campaign has allowed us to stand alongside organizations doing vital work for our neighbors. The increasing demand for food and shelter services makes this support more important than ever, and we are proud to help strengthen the safety net in our communities.”
Among the organizations supported was Rochester SHARE Fund, a nonprofit dedicated to fighting food insecurity in the Greater Rochester area.
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“The generosity of HRCU makes a meaningful difference for the families we serve,” said LeeAnn Bruneau, Executive Director of Rochester SHARE Fund. “Support like this allows us to keep our shelves stocked and respond to growing needs in our community. HRCU’s continued commitment shows what a true community partner looks like.”
HRCU’s Christmas Caring Campaign reflects the credit union’s broader mission to invest in local communities, keep resources local, and support neighbors through both financial services and direct community involvement.
About HRCU
Established in 1962, HRCU is a member-owned and federally insured community credit union that serves more than 25,000 individuals and business members throughout New Hampshire and York County, Maine. With a focus on its core values of People First, Doing Things Right, Flexible Service and being Community Driven, HRCU strives to empower its members with the tools and guidance they need to achieve their financial goals. Branches are in Rochester, Dover, Farmington, and Greenland, New Hampshire. To learn more, visit www.HRCU.org.
HRCU has been recognized as one of America’s Best Regional Banks and Credit Unions in 2025 by Newsweek and has been celebrated by Forbes as one of America’s Best-In-State Credit Unions in 2023 and 2025.
About Rochester SHARE Fund
The SHARE Fund began nearly 30 years ago as an outreach program of a local church. With the help, support, and guidance of the parish, the SHARE Fund grew into a successful assistance service. In 2008, the SHARE Fund became an independent nonprofit agency, federally registered as a 501c3 public charity. SHARE Fund continues to grow and has become an integral service provider for people in need living in our community. Today we reach neighbors in need from throughout the Greater Rochester Area. Learn more here.
Submitted by the Holy Rosary Credit Union
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