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December 2024

Dec 10, 2024
Intandem Members Donate Over $2K for Local Coat Drive
Dec 10, 2024
Gerber Raises Over $16K for Newaygo County
Dec 10, 2024
LAFCU Honored with Delta Township Community Impact–Legacy Award
Dec 10, 2024
Consumers Credit Union Wins Mastercard’s Financial Literacy & Education Award
Dec 10, 2024
NCUF Grant Helps Members First Focus on Financial Health
Dec 9, 2024
Crain’s Detroit Names Genisys CEO a 2024 Notable Nonprofit Board Leader
Dec 6, 2024
Coming Soon from MCUF!
Dec 6, 2024
Credit Unions are Encouraged to Support Our Foundation in 2025!
Nov 25, 2024
Please Choose to Support Our Foundation in 2025 on Your League Affiliation Statement!
Nov 25, 2024
Greater Southwest Chapter of Credit Unions Donate $9K to Michigan Food Pantries
Nov 22, 2024
Financial Plus Raises $25K for Local Cancer Patients
Nov 20, 2024
Dow Credit Union CEO Recognized for Outstanding Leadership
Nov 20, 2024
PFCU Supports Children’s Grief Awareness Month
Nov 20, 2024
Battle Creek Central High School Students Participate in Financial Reality Fair
Nov 18, 2024
12 Credit Unions Make Detroit Free Press’ Top Workplaces of 2024
Nov 12, 2024
PFCU Donates $6K to Beauty for Ashes
Nov 12, 2024
Honor Credit Union Announces Winners of 2024 Annual Teacher Awards
Nov 11, 2024
LAFCU’s Ellsworth Etchison Named a 2024 Top Chief Diversity Officer by COLOR Magazine
Nov 7, 2024
Lake Trust Relocates Center Line Relationship Center to Warren
Nov 5, 2024
Michigan Credit Unions, Inclusiv and EGLE Partner to Build a Green Lending Landscape
Oct 29, 2024
Michigan Credit Unions Raise $287K on 2024 CU Kind Day
Oct 23, 2024
ELGA Credit Union Receives MCUF Grant to Build Ever Green
Oct 23, 2024
Velera Announces Miracle Momentum Awards in Support of CMN Hospitals
Oct 22, 2024
United Federal Credit Union Recognized as Global Workplace Leader
Oct 22, 2024
Vibe Partners with Habitat for Humanity for Second Annual Impact Day
Oct 18, 2024
LAFCU’s Robyn Howell Named Crain’s Notable Black Business Leader
Oct 17, 2024
Jim Nussle Gives Advocacy Forecast on MCUL’s Industry Call
Oct 15, 2024
Patty's Desk: Thinking Globally
Oct 15, 2024
Lake Trust Foundation Awards 5 Scholarships for Continuing Education in High-Demand Careers
Oct 14, 2024
MCUF Donates to CUAid for Hurricane Relief; How to Support
Oct 14, 2024
Financial Plus Donates $20K to Local Children’s Hospital in Support of Mental Health Programs
Oct 14, 2024
Honor Partners with Northern Michigan University for Financial Reality Fair
Oct 9, 2024
Honor Launches Pantry PowerUp: $30K to Stock Shelves Across Michigan
Oct 7, 2024
Commitment to Inclusion, Innovation and Growth: YP’s Experience at the 2024 MCUL Executive Summit
Oct 7, 2024
Navigating Member Challenges at the 2024 MCUF Financial Health Workshop
Oct 1, 2024
MCCU Donates $7K to Aiding Area Animals, Supporting Local Rescue Efforts
Oct 1, 2024
Consumers CU Wins Prestigious Award for Financial Education at MAC Conference
Sep 30, 2024
Health Advantage Golf Outing Raises $10K to Support Local Community Initiatives and Nurses Scholarships
Sep 30, 2024
Community Unites to Fight Hunger at Detroit's 9/11 Day of Service
Sep 23, 2024
Michigan Credit Unions Rank Among Top States in Youth & Adult Financial Education
Sep 17, 2024
Community Financial’s Relentless Care Foundation is Hosting its First Pickleball Fundraiser
Sep 17, 2024
TBA Credit Union Introduces Innovative Video Chat Service
Sep 16, 2024
Commit to Participate in CU Kind Day 2024!
Sep 16, 2024
Community Unites to Raise $40K for Affordable Housing Alliance with Members First's Matching Campaign
Sep 3, 2024
Public Service Awards 2024 Scholarship Recipients
Sep 3, 2024
7 Michigan CUs Named Best to Work For in 2024
Sep 3, 2024
Gerber Donates $30K for Additional Water Feature in Placemaking Project
Aug 29, 2024
Genisys Credit Union's Checking Named #1 Top-Yielding Account in the Nation
Aug 29, 2024
MCUF Community Enrichment Support Available and Easy to Access
Aug 29, 2024
Michigan Legacy CEO Spearheads Women Golf Group for CU Leaders
Aug 19, 2024
Financial Plus Launches Buy Now, Pay Later to Elevate Membership Experience
Aug 19, 2024
OUR Credit Union Charitable Foundation Raises $14K
Aug 16, 2024
Frankenmuth Credit Union Blood Drives Earn Beacon of Hope Award
Aug 15, 2024
PFCU Donates $5K to Kent County Youth Agricultural Association
Aug 13, 2024
Zeal Names New CFO
Aug 6, 2024
Patty's Desk: DEI is Not Dead, Right?
Aug 6, 2024
1,400 Ann Arbor and Saline Community members Participate in MSGCU’s Shop Local, Bank Local
Aug 6, 2024
Advia's New Hires and Internal Promotions
Aug 2, 2024
Collaboration is for the Top: A YP’s Perspective on the 2024 World Credit Union Conference
Jul 30, 2024
FreeStar Financial Foundation Raises Nearly $19K at 'Night at the Races'
Jul 26, 2024
Community Financial CEO Inducted into America's Credit Union Museum's Herstory Exhibit
Jul 22, 2024
Michigan Legacy Receives 2024 Credit Union Collaboration Award
Jul 22, 2024
MSGCU Donates $30K to Community Organizations
Jul 17, 2024
Christian Financial Awards $15K in Scholarships to Graduates
Jul 16, 2024
PFCU Donates $5K to Eaton County 4-H Council
Jul 9, 2024
United Financial Collection Drive for Blue Star Service Dogs
Jul 9, 2024
LAFCU's Personal Finance Course Transforms Futures
Jul 9, 2024
Northland Awards $10K in Scholarships
Jun 21, 2024
Forbes Names Top 10 Michigan Credit Unions in 2024
Jun 18, 2024
Zeal Awards $14K to Seven 2024 Scholars
Jun 18, 2024
Financial Plus Partners with Downtown Bay City for Feet on the Street Event
Jun 18, 2024
PFCU Recognizes Teachers with their Cash for Classrooms Program
Jun 11, 2024
TBACU Wraps Up Another Successful Year of the Student-Run Credit Union
Jun 11, 2024
Advia Grants $38K to 2024 Scholarship Winners
Jun 11, 2024
Christian Financial Outreach & Impact Foundation Empowers Local Community with Grants
May 28, 2024
MCCU Teaches Positive Savings Habits During Youth Month
May 28, 2024
Honor Credit Union Awards 12 Community Commitment Scholarships
May 28, 2024
Advia Credit Union Contributes $20K to Storm-Affected Communities
May 28, 2024
LMCU Celebrates its 600,000th Member
May 28, 2024
Extra Credit Union Wins Diamond Award for Financial Education Efforts
May 14, 2024
PFCU Awards McCrumb Scholarship to 10 High School Seniors
May 14, 2024
Members First to Match Up to $20K in Donations to the Affordable Housing Alliance
May 13, 2024
Health Advantage's 2024 Student Scholarship Recipients
May 10, 2024
Credit Unions, Coffee and Conversation: UMCU CEO Tiffany Ford
May 2, 2024
Community Choice Remembers Catherine Roberts
Apr 30, 2024
American 1 Credit Union Donates $10K to Talons Out Honor Flight
Apr 30, 2024
Credit Union Spirit Award Recognizes Members First Employee
Apr 25, 2024
MCCU Awards $8K to Marshall Scholars
Apr 25, 2024
Genisys Credit Union Ranked as a Best Performing Credit Union
Apr 25, 2024
Credit Unions Help Title 1 Students Turn $100 into $1 Million with Biz Kid$
Apr 19, 2024
MCCU Wins Six 2024 Best of the Best Awards
Apr 19, 2024
Ionia Area Chamber of Commerce Names PFCU Community Partner of the Year
Apr 15, 2024
Health Advantage Credit Union Designates $10K to New Nurses Continuing Education Scholarship Program
Apr 12, 2024
LMCU Awards 20 High School Seniors with Scholarships
Apr 12, 2024
Advantage One Hosts Financial Reality Fair for Local Girl Scouts
Apr 12, 2024
OMNI CCU Celebrates 15th Win as One of Western Michigan’s Best and Brightest Companies to Work For®
Apr 12, 2024
LMCU Awarded 2024 International Trade Lender of the Year by U.S. Small Business Administration
Apr 2, 2024
FreeStar Financial Credit Union Receives MCUF Grant
Apr 2, 2024
Michigan Credit Unions Spread Financial Education During April’s 2024 Smart Money MI Kids Read
Mar 29, 2024
PFCU Visits Schools to Celebrate "March is Reading Month"
Mar 27, 2024
MSUFCU CEO Honored as 2023 Crain’s Detroit Business Newsmaker
Mar 27, 2024
Monroe Community Credit Union Earns 2024 Great Place To Work Certification™
Mar 21, 2024
PFCU Inspires Rather Elementary Students on Career Day
Mar 15, 2024
LAFCU's New $10K Grant Provides Needed School Improvements
Mar 13, 2024
TLC Community CU Donates $5K to the Lenawee County Fair and Event Grounds
Mar 13, 2024
Members First’s 2024 Community Summit Targets Local Food Insecurity
Mar 4, 2024
MCUF 2023 Impact Report Now Available!
Mar 1, 2024
CU Champion: TBACU’s Andrew Maniaci is a Constant in a Sea of Change
Feb 28, 2024
Alliance Catholic Credit Union Raises $44K for Families in Need through Holiday Program
Feb 20, 2024
KCCU Wins Prestigious Newsweek “America’s Best Credit Unions” Award
Feb 20, 2024
Join us for the 2024 Corks for a Cause Opening Celebration at the AC&E in Traverse City!
Feb 16, 2024
Detroit Free Press Marathon Announces Long-Term Partnership with MSUFCU
Feb 13, 2024
Community Focus Offers Scholarships to High School Students
Feb 13, 2024
Extra Credit Union Awards $10K in Grants to Local Schools
Feb 5, 2024
Detroit Organization Receives Donation from PSCU through Elan Charitable Giving Program
Feb 5, 2024
MCCU and Marshall High School Partner to "Save More Thoughtfully"
Jan 29, 2024
American 1 Adds Community Partnership Manager
Jan 26, 2024
12 Michigan Credit Unions Named to Newsweek’s Best Banks and Credit Unions of 2024
Jan 25, 2024
Advia Excited for Future Growth in Illinois
Jan 22, 2024
Community Choice Foundation 2024 Scholarship Program Open to Applicants
Jan 19, 2024
TBACU Receives Five-Star Bauer Financial Rating Since 1999
Jan 19, 2024
TLC Community Donates $10K to City of Tecumseh Fire Department
Jan 18, 2024
Genisys Receives Crystal Award for Excellence
Jan 9, 2024
PFCU Collects Donations for Residents Impacted by Edgemont Apartment Fire
Jan 9, 2024
Marshall Community Credit Union Unveils Makeover to CU in School Branch
Jan 9, 2024
Genisys Awarded for Workplace Culture Award
Jan 9, 2024
Christian Financial Outreach & Impact Foundation Awards Fall Grants
Jan 3, 2024
KCCU Brings Joy to Children During the Holidays
Jan 2, 2024
MCCU Co-Hosts Financial Reality Fair at Marshall High School
Dec 20, 2023
Michigan Educators Gather to Prepare for High School Personal Finance Requirement
Dec 11, 2023
United Financial Collects Winter Gear for Local Children
Dec 11, 2023
FreeStar Financial Celebrates Veterans with Heartfelt Tributes and Community Support
Dec 11, 2023
LAFCU's Ellsworth Etchison Honored as Notable Leader in Michigan
Dec 11, 2023
TLC Community Credit Union Host impactful Fraud Awareness Seminars
Dec 5, 2023
Thirteen Credit Unions Make Detroit Free Press’ Top Workplaces of 2023
Nov 27, 2023
TBA Credit Union Celebrates 68 Years by Paying It Forward
Nov 27, 2023
MCCU Donates to Renovations at the Coldwater Community Center at the Beech House
Nov 27, 2023
Genisys Donates Turkeys for Lighthouse's Thanks & Giving Campaign
Nov 27, 2023
Lake Trust Foundation Donates $63K to Local Organizations
Nov 20, 2023
Michigan Credit Unions Win Three National, 24 State CUNA Awards
Nov 13, 2023
PFCU Commits $11K towards the Restoration and Enhancement of the City of Perry Veteran’s Memorial Park
Nov 13, 2023
Community Unites to Raise $45K to Benefit Voices for Children during the All-Hallowed Police Officer's Ball
Nov 13, 2023
KCCU Coat Drive has Local Impact
Nov 13, 2023
MSGCU Awards $45K in Classroom Cash Grants to Local Teachers
Nov 1, 2023
Brand-New Muskegon Community Choice Credit Union Member Center Hosts Grand Opening
Nov 1, 2023
LMCU Commemorates Alpine Branch Grand Reopening with Ribbon Cutting
Nov 1, 2023
S.A.F.E. Place Receives Donation from MCCU & Battle Jacks Fundraiser
Nov 1, 2023
Northland Launches Kids Financial Mascot
Oct 31, 2023
Dow Credit Union Named Best CU in Midland
Oct 31, 2023
Lake Trust Foundation Awards 5 Scholarships for High-Demand Careers
Oct 31, 2023
LAFCU Awards $4K to Teachers to Alleviate Financial Burden
Oct 31, 2023
Michigan Credit Unions Raise $100K on 2023 CU Kind Day
Oct 30, 2023
Dow Credit Union Donates $7,700 to Hidden Harvest
Oct 30, 2023
Gerber FCU Employees Give $15K to United Way Campaign
Oct 26, 2023
Financial Reality Fair at Lansing Capitol Teaches Budgeting, Prepares High Schoolers for Post-Grad Life
Oct 17, 2023
Michigan Credit Unions Offer Assistance to Workers Impacted by UAW Strike
Oct 16, 2023
MCUF and United Way of Midland County Hold ALICE Experience Poverty Simulation
Oct 13, 2023
PFCU Donates $5K to Eaton County 4H
Oct 13, 2023
Zeal Credit Union Joins Detroit Blight Busters to Combat Blight
Oct 13, 2023
FreeStar Financial Surpasses $20K Total Donations for Vets Returning Home with Recent 'Night at the Races' Event
Oct 11, 2023
MCUL Raises $102K for Children’s Miracle Network in 2023
Oct 2, 2023
Zeal Credit Union Shines a Spotlight on Hardworking Americans
Oct 2, 2023
LAFCU, Community Partners "Activate" Space Focused on Health, Financial Wellbeing
Oct 2, 2023
KCCU Give $20K to Members in Car Loan Raffle
Sep 25, 2023
Members First Credit Union Awarded Community Enrichment Grant to Expand Little Free Libraries
Sep 21, 2023
CU Champion: Why FPCU's Matt Schroeder was Named CU Lender of the Year
Sep 18, 2023
KCCU's Third Annual Teacher Grant Program Gives Back to Local Teachers
Sep 7, 2023
PFCU Donates $5K to Clinton County 4H
Sep 7, 2023
How LAFCU's Essay Contest is Helping Michiganders with Debt Repayment
Aug 31, 2023
AAACU Donates $4K to Thunder Bay Fire Fighters
Aug 31, 2023
Financial Plus Credit Union Selected for Viewpoint Documentary Series
Aug 31, 2023
TLC Makes Purchases at Monroe County Fair, Donates to Dundee Area Senior Citizen Center
Aug 28, 2023
Five Michigan CUs Named Best to Work For in 2023
Aug 17, 2023
Christian Financial Outreach & Impact Foundation Awards $7,500 in Grants to Nonprofits
Aug 17, 2023
Dow Credit Union Earns Great Place to Work Designation
Aug 14, 2023
Michigan Credit Unions Educate Teachers on Personal Finance Ahead of New Curriculum Requirement
Aug 11, 2023
How to Donate to Victims of Maui Wildfires
Aug 10, 2023
MSUFCU Named Top Workplace in Financial Services
Aug 3, 2023
Vibe Employees Volunteer 300 Hours for Disaster Relief
Aug 2, 2023
LMCU Awards Member $50K Home Makeover Sweepstakes
Jul 27, 2023
KCCU Donates $2,500 and Essential Items to Assist Homeless Communities
Jul 21, 2023
PFCU Donates $5K to Ionia Free Fair Agri-Science Division
Jul 17, 2023
American 1 Credit Union Awards $10K to Members During Lucky 10 Promotion
Jul 17, 2023
PFCU Employees Collect Items for My Brother’s Keeper
Jul 13, 2023
How Dow Credit Union and Habitat for Humanity Secured $60k for Homeowners in Need
Jul 7, 2023
Journey Federal Credit Union Awards $3K in Scholarships to Local High School Seniors
Jul 7, 2023
Dow Credit Union Awards $15K in Scholarships
Jun 29, 2023
CU Champion: American 1’s Jennifer Schuch Makes Life Uncomplicated for Members
Jun 26, 2023
Honor Credit Union Awards 28 Scholarships for Continuing Education
Jun 26, 2023
Dow Credit Union CD Rates Receive National Recognition
Jun 26, 2023
MSUFCU Receives 2023 CUNA Diamond and MAC Gold Awards
Jun 22, 2023
Advantage One Uses Community Enrichment Grant to Help Fish & Loaves
Jun 12, 2023
American 1 Donates $25K to Jackson County Office K-9 Program
Jun 12, 2023
FreeStar Hosts Community Day to Benefit Vets Returning Home
Jun 12, 2023
TBA Credit Union's Student-Run Credit Union Saves Students Nearly $2K
May 26, 2023
Members First Receives $1.5 Million CDFI Grant to Support Communities
May 26, 2023
MSUFCU's Desk Drawer Fund Donates $72,500 to 5 Community Organizations
May 26, 2023
CASE Receives Diversity Award from Lansing Chamber of Commerce
May 26, 2023
LAFCU Personal Finance Course Creates Pathways to Success
May 19, 2023
Genisys and Oxford Chamber of Commerce Announce Community Pride Scholarship Recipients
May 10, 2023
United Federal Partners with MSHDA to Offer Down Payment Assistance to Mortgage Borrowers
May 10, 2023
Arbor Financial Awards 10 Students with 2023 Scholarships
May 10, 2023
Members First Provides $20,000 for Grand Rapids Youth Facing Adversity
Apr 28, 2023
American 1 CEO Martha Fuerstenau Receives Pat Carlton Community Leadership Award
Apr 28, 2023
Gerber FCU Donates Nearly 700 Books to Second Grade Students
Apr 28, 2023
TBACU Awards 4 Scholarships to Local Students
Apr 28, 2023
PFCU Employees Volunteer at Food Bank of Eastern Michigan
Apr 26, 2023
MCUL Hosts Release of ALICE Report, “COVID and Financial Hardship in Michigan”
Apr 14, 2023
FreeStar Financial Credit Union Receives MCUF Grant
Apr 14, 2023
PFCU provides $5,000 match for Portland Community Theater
Apr 13, 2023
LAFCU Financial Reality Fair Simulates Real-World Money Management for Perry High School Students
Apr 3, 2023
Vibe Credit Union Joins Metro Food Rescue to Provide 180K Meals
Apr 3, 2023
TBA Receives 2023 Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award
Mar 27, 2023
Journey FCU Raised $2K for 4 Charities in 2022
Mar 27, 2023
Financial Plus Leader Selected for 2023 CUES Emerge Program
Mar 15, 2023
OMNI's "Give Back" Program Supports Four Local Non-Profits
Mar 14, 2023
Financial Plus Donates $28K to United Way
Mar 10, 2023
Kellogg Community Gives Back to Local Community Food Banks
Mar 8, 2023
LAFCU Wins Brandon Hall Award for DEI Communications Program
Mar 8, 2023
Two Michigan Women Selected for Filene’s i3 Innovator Program
Mar 6, 2023
United Financial's Paws and Claws Animal Rescue Collection Gives Back to Local Shelters
Mar 1, 2023
CU Champion: Jennifer Patrick is Finding the True Voice of Members at Honor
Feb 23, 2023
MSUFCU Launches Digital CU for Grads, AlumniFi
Feb 16, 2023
Michigan State Police and ELGA Celebrates 10 Years of Stuff a Blue Goose Benefiting the Salvation Army Toy Shoppe
Feb 3, 2023
Extra Credit Union Awards $10K in Grants to Local Schools
Feb 3, 2023
Community Choice Awarded "Doing Well by Doing Good" Award from Mastercard
Feb 3, 2023
Alpena Alcona Area Credit Union Donates $17K to Northeast Michigan Organizations
Feb 3, 2023
Christian Financial Outreach & Impact Foundation Awards $6K in Grants
Jan 18, 2023
Kellogg Community Holiday Toy Drive Brings Joy
Jan 18, 2023
FreeStar Financial Credit Union Awards Lucky Member $10,000
Jan 11, 2023
MCCU Donates Cash to South Michigan Food Bank
Jan 6, 2023
Recent MCUF Grants Boost Financial Health with Support for Food Pantry and Small Business Revival
Jan 5, 2023
LMCU’s "Band Together" Campaign Raises $50K for Kids' Care
Jan 5, 2023
5 Nonprofits Receive $25K in Grants from 4Front
Jan 5, 2023
Financial Plus Raises $28K for Local Breast Cancer Patients
Jan 3, 2023
Genisys Awarded for a Legacy of Giving

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