October is CU Kind Month and our branches have chosen to spread kindness through volunteering, donating, or educating.
From now until Oct. 31, 2025, Mountain Laurel Federal Credit Union will be celebrating our annual CU Kind Month. This nationwide day of kindness gives credit unions the opportunity to showcase the credit union difference by donating, volunteering or simply showcasing what they have done throughout the year.
If you would like to be involved and share in our Kind Day, please check out our opportunities below.
The Emporium branch is taking donations for the Cameron County SPCA. Items in need are:
Garbage Bags (30 gal.), Dish Soap, Pet Safe Cleaners, Friskies Pate Soft Food, Mops & Brooms, Paper Towels, Laundry Detergent, Friskies Dry Cat Food, Temptations Treats. **We will also accept any other forms of dog/cat food as we frequently have community members asking for pet food in hard times.
The Bradford branch will be accepting donations for No Feline Left Behind McKean County from now till the end of October. No Feline Left Behind is a nonprofit and volunteer ran organization here in McKean County. They currently have approximately 25 kittens in foster care right now and are urgently in need of the following items:
- Wet kitten food (9 lives, any Walmart brand, Vibrant Life, or Fancy Feast)
- Dry kitten food (Purina Kitten Chow-regular or naturals)
- Cat litter (Clay/Clumping)
Any items can be donated at the credit union. We are also doing a kitten themed lottery raffle basket, as well, in the office.
The Port Allegany branch will be collecting items for the Port Allegany High School Gator Closet from now till the end of October. The Gator Closet is a Free “Goodwill” for students in need of toiletries, clothing, and school supplies. Any student can utilize this Gator Closet, with no questions asked. Please drop off donations at the Port Allegany MLFCU.
Items needed are:
- Deodorant for both genders
- Toothbrushes and Toothpaste
- Chapstick
- Sanitary Pads
- Womens size XS to XL underwear
- Womens Leggings S to XL
- Sweatpants S to XL
The St. Marys branch is now taking donations of water and Gatorade for Elkland Search and Rescue. They are also asking for non-perishable items for donation to the Christian Food Bank. All items can be dropped off at the St. Marys CU.
The Warren branch is accepting donations of: diapers, baby wipes, formula, strollers, pack n’ plays, cribs, etc. Please drop off any donation to the Warren branch through the month of October. All items will be delivered to the Women’s Care Center in Warren. The Women’s Care Center offers free and confidential services including pregnancy tests, sonograms, STI testing and treatment, Childbirth Education, Stepping Stones (Learn-to-Earn) program, a Mom’s group, open-style adoption, Families Talking Together, and more.
The Kane branch will be handing out KIND Bars on Friday, October 10th as an appreciation to our members.