We are Committed to Our Neighbors in the North Quabbin Community.

Besides developing products and services to meet the specific needs of our members, we are happy to participate in a number of community programs. These include participating in Thanksgiving food drives, holiday gift donations, and the annual Back-to-School backpack giveaway. Here are some of our contributions.

Community Canvas Program

Athol Credit Union’s Community Canvas program is a youth arts initiative that fosters creativity, confidence, and community connection while demonstrating ACU’s commitment to supporting the social and economic well‑being of the North Quabbin region.

Remaking Main Street – Athol, MA

Remaking Main Street is a community-driven business accelerator that equips local, underserved entrepreneurs with the training, mentorship, and support needed to launch sustainable small businesses and revitalize Athol’s downtown economy.

Spearheaded by the Polus Center for Social and Economic Development in partnership with Athol Credit Union, this initiative brings together local educators, business leaders, and municipal officials to foster long-term economic renewal.

The Free 7-Week Business Accelerator

Are you a budding entrepreneur or a growing home-based business ready to level up? Join our free training program to gain:

Business Planning: Step-by-step guidance to create a strong, actionable business plan.
Core Skills: Structured workshops in finance, marketing, market research, and regulatory compliance.
Funding & Mentorship: Guidance on grants and loans, alongside real-world coaching from local business leaders.

The program culminates in Athol's Next Top Pitch / Small Business Showcase, a public capstone event where participants pitch their business plans to local stakeholders to boost visibility and win resources!

Interested in Joining or Have Questions?
We want to hear from you! To learn more about upcoming session dates or to find out how to participate, please email us directly at events@atholcu.com or submit a message through our Contact Us Page.
Get Involved as a Program Partner

We are always looking for local leaders to serve as mentors, facilitators, and event partners. If you are interested in becoming a partner, please contact:

Michael Lundquist (Polus Center) – mlundquist@poluscenter.org
Samantha Beauvais (Athol Credit Union) – sbeauvais@atholcu.com

Community Life

ACU also actively supports community life by participating in local events such as Bingo at the Athol Senior Center, the River Rat Race, the Halloween Preschool Stroll, and ARSD’s Back to School Event—and looks forward to continuing and expanding this involvement. We are also dedicated to ending hunger and building food security in North Quabbin. Our efforts aim to ensure that families in our region have access to the food they need.