From Loose Change to Lasting Impact: NorState FCU Gives Back
AROOSTOOK 
COUNTY – NorState Federal Credit Union has donated the user fees it has collected from the use of their coin sorters to local Aroostook County charities since 2014. NorState FCU has three coin sorter machines located in Fort Kent, Madawaska and Presque Isle. Thanks to NorState FCU members and non-members, a total of $6,587.17 was collected during 2025 and has been donated to the Hope & Justice Project.
"Thank you to NorState FCU for supporting Hope and Justice Project’s mission to help victims of domestic, dating, and sexual abuse and violence throughout Aroostook County,” stated Courtney Chasse, Hope and Justice Project Executive Director. “As a non-profit agency, HJP relies heavily on its community for donations in order to best meet the needs of all survivors. All donations go directly to support our services enabling us to support over 1000 victims each year throughout the county.”
NorState FCU is also pleased to also announce that the recipients of the 2026 coin sorter fundraising efforts will be Caring Neighbors for Cancer Education & Recovery (C.A.N.C.E.R), Edgar J. Paradis Fund and Pink Aroostook. All three organizations assist those with cancer in Aroostook County.
NorState FCU members and non-members can use the coin machines located in Fort Kent, Madawaska and Presque Isle for a small user fee.
