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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How much money should I save for retirement?

‘The best is yet to come!’ If this classic saying holds true, then your retirement is certainly something to look forward to! Leisurely time with family, friends, travel and hobbies…

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Budget tips and tools for college and university students

There’s one subject many Canadian college and university attendees need to brush up on: how to budget as a student. In a 2023 Ipsos survey of 1,000 Canadian post-secondary students:…

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ACU supports EVs in the drive toward a greener future

Electric vehicle enthusiasts across the planet, including those here in Manitoba, are gearing up for the fifth annual World EV Day. On September 9, they’ll celebrate the global drive towards…

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