Maria Cristina Laureano

MC (Maria Cristina) Laureano is ACU's Community Relations Specialist. She oversees ACU's grants and sponsorships program and, as her title implies, she is out in the community engaging with partners to strengthen ACU's community involvement initiatives. Along with her community work at ACU, MC is an avid volunteer and is part of numerous boards and committees — community is definitely one of her passions!
Seven Oaks Immigrant Services

Enhancing food security for struggling Manitobans

ACU’s Community Response Drive returned in 2022!  Assiniboine Credit Union (ACU) started this initiative in 2021 to help address the growing demand for food and essential items in Manitoba. It…

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Community Response Drive

Showing up for those who stepped up

ACU’s community response drive was the first of its kind for the credit union, which collected much-needed items on behalf of five community organizations.

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Winter vacation planning for snowbirds

White stuff on the ground already? In the blink of an eye, fall is gone and winter sets in. And with the changing of the seasons, we also see another type…

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The founders of Kilter Brewing Co seen inside the Winnipeg-based brewery.
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Kilter Brewing Co. serves up craft beer and community connection in St. Boniface

Deep in the heart of St. Boniface, Kilter Brewing Company is a hidden treasure—an oasis for Winnipeggers to escape their day-to-day routines, enjoy craft beer and connect with their community….

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How to use a mortgage calculator
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How to use a mortgage calculator to budget better

Learn how to use ACU’s mortgage calculator to figure out how much mortgage you can afford, and what budget you should set before you start house hunting. A mortgage lender…

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Direct Farm Manitoba shoppers at an outdoor stand
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Building resilience through Manitoba’s local food initiative

Photo Credit: St. Norbert’s Farmers Market photo supplied by Direct Farm Manitoba.

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