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Uplifting Communities by Giving Back: 2024 GLCU Foundation Impact
CommunityJanuary 13, 2025
The GLCU Foundation for Financial Empowerment embodies the credit union philosophy of “people helping people” through the work it does in the community. In 2024, GLCU partnered with 158 community organizations to provide financial resources, volunteer support, and education. The GLCU Foundation spent 167 hours with United Way Lake County, 159 hours with the Northern IL Food Bank, and 140 with HOPE Food Distribution Services, to name a few.
“[COOL Ministries Food Bank] helps over 5000 [people] monthly in the community, and it is so great to be with GLCU while making that impact possible,” said GLCU employee Mike Villarreal of his experience volunteering with one of the GLCU Foundation’s community partners.
More than half of GLCU employees volunteer annually with the GLCU Foundation’s “Great Wave” volunteer program. Through this program, GLCU employees provide the necessary support local nonprofits need in order to make a meaningful impact in the communities we call home.
“It is always a rewarding experience to work with others while providing service to the community,” said Lisa Hopton, a GLCU volunteer.
From sorting and packaging produce to putting together sensory kits for children in need, GLCU volunteers and its partner organizations made a tangible difference for those in need in 2024.
“[These are] great opportunities to give back to kids in need,” added GLCU volunteer Blake Siegel.
In total, the GLCU Foundation spent 4,384 hours on community outreach in 2024.
“We love how GLCU is supporting the community,” said Youth Conservation Corps, a GLCU Foundation partner.
By donating to the GLCU Foundation for Financial Empowerment, you become a critical part of a powerful mission to promote economic stability and financial literacy. Your generous contribution directly helps us provide invaluable resources, education, and tools for individuals striving to secure their financial future. Donate today!