Archive: Credit Union Community Impact Stories

Thirteen Credit Unions Make Detroit Free Press’ Top Workplaces of 2023 (December 5, 2023)
Lake Trust Foundation Donates $63K to Local Organizations (November 27, 2023)
Genisys Donates Turkeys for Lighthouse's Thanks & Giving Campaign (November 27, 2023)
MCCU Donates to Renovations at the Coldwater Community Center at the Beech House (November 27, 2023)
TBA Credit Union Celebrates 68 Years by Paying It Forward (November 27, 2023)
Michigan Credit Unions Win Three National, 24 State CUNA Awards (November 20, 2023)
MSGCU Awards $45K in Classroom Cash Grants to Local Teachers (November 13, 2023)
KCCU Coat Drive has Local Impact (November 13, 2023)
Community Unites to Raise $45K to Benefit Voices for Children during the All-Hallowed Police Officer's Ball (November 13, 2023)
PFCU Commits $11K towards the Restoration and Enhancement of the City of Perry Veteran’s Memorial Park (November 13, 2023)
Northland Launches Kids Financial Mascot (November 1, 2023)
S.A.F.E. Place Receives Donation from MCCU & Battle Jacks Fundraiser (November 1, 2023)
LMCU Commemorates Alpine Branch Grand Reopening with Ribbon Cutting (November 1, 2023)
Brand-New Muskegon Community Choice Credit Union Member Center Hosts Grand Opening (November 1, 2023)
Michigan Credit Unions Raise $100K on 2023 CU Kind Day (October 31, 2023)
LAFCU Awards $4K to Teachers to Alleviate Financial Burden (October 31, 2023)
Lake Trust Foundation Awards 5 Scholarships for High-Demand Careers (October 31, 2023)
Dow Credit Union Named Best CU in Midland (October 31, 2023)
Gerber FCU Employees Give $15K to United Way Campaign (October 30, 2023)
Dow Credit Union Donates $7,700 to Hidden Harvest (October 30, 2023)
Financial Reality Fair at Lansing Capitol Teaches Budgeting, Prepares High Schoolers for Post-Grad Life (October 26, 2023)
Michigan Credit Unions Offer Assistance to Workers Impacted by UAW Strike (October 17, 2023)
MCUF and United Way of Midland County Hold ALICE Experience Poverty Simulation (October 16, 2023)
FreeStar Financial Surpasses $20K Total Donations for Vets Returning Home with Recent 'Night at the Races' Event (October 13, 2023)
PFCU Donates $5K to Eaton County 4H (October 13, 2023)
Zeal Credit Union Joins Detroit Blight Busters to Combat Blight (October 13, 2023)
MCUL Raises $102K for Children’s Miracle Network in 2023 (October 11, 2023)
KCCU Give $20K to Members in Car Loan Raffle (October 2, 2023)
LAFCU, Community Partners "Activate" Space Focused on Health, Financial Wellbeing (October 2, 2023)
Zeal Credit Union Shines a Spotlight on Hardworking Americans (October 2, 2023)
Members First Credit Union Awarded Community Enrichment Grant to Expand Little Free Libraries (September 25, 2023)
CU Champion: Why FPCU's Matt Schroeder was Named CU Lender of the Year (September 21, 2023)
KCCU's Third Annual Teacher Grant Program Gives Back to Local Teachers (September 18, 2023)
How LAFCU's Essay Contest is Helping Michiganders with Debt Repayment (September 7, 2023)
PFCU Donates $5K to Clinton County 4H (September 7, 2023)
TLC Makes Purchases at Monroe County Fair, Donates to Dundee Area Senior Citizen Center (August 31, 2023)
Financial Plus Credit Union Selected for Viewpoint Documentary Series (August 31, 2023)
AAACU Donates $4K to Thunder Bay Fire Fighters (August 31, 2023)
Five Michigan CUs Named Best to Work For in 2023 (August 28, 2023)
Dow Credit Union Earns Great Place to Work Designation (August 17, 2023)
Christian Financial Outreach & Impact Foundation Awards $7,500 in Grants to Nonprofits (August 17, 2023)
Michigan Credit Unions Educate Teachers on Personal Finance Ahead of New Curriculum Requirement (August 14, 2023)
How to Donate to Victims of Maui Wildfires (August 11, 2023)
MSUFCU Named Top Workplace in Financial Services (August 10, 2023)
Vibe Employees Volunteer 300 Hours for Disaster Relief (August 3, 2023)
LMCU Awards Member $50K Home Makeover Sweepstakes (August 2, 2023)
KCCU Donates $2,500 and Essential Items to Assist Homeless Communities (July 27, 2023)
PFCU Donates $5K to Ionia Free Fair Agri-Science Division (July 21, 2023)
PFCU Employees Collect Items for My Brother’s Keeper (July 17, 2023)
American 1 Credit Union Awards $10K to Members During Lucky 10 Promotion (July 17, 2023)
How Dow Credit Union and Habitat for Humanity Secured $60k for Homeowners in Need (July 13, 2023)
Dow Credit Union Awards $15K in Scholarships (July 7, 2023)
Journey Federal Credit Union Awards $3K in Scholarships to Local High School Seniors (July 7, 2023)
CU Champion: American 1’s Jennifer Schuch Makes Life Uncomplicated for Members (June 29, 2023)
MSUFCU Receives 2023 CUNA Diamond and MAC Gold Awards (June 26, 2023)
Dow Credit Union CD Rates Receive National Recognition (June 26, 2023)
Honor Credit Union Awards 28 Scholarships for Continuing Education (June 26, 2023)
Advantage One Uses Community Enrichment Grant to Help Fish & Loaves (June 22, 2023)
TBA Credit Union's Student-Run Credit Union Saves Students Nearly $2K (June 12, 2023)
FreeStar Hosts Community Day to Benefit Vets Returning Home (June 12, 2023)
American 1 Donates $25K to Jackson County Office K-9 Program (June 12, 2023)
LAFCU Personal Finance Course Creates Pathways to Success (May 26, 2023)
Members First Receives $1.5 Million CDFI Grant to Support Communities (May 26, 2023)
CASE Receives Diversity Award from Lansing Chamber of Commerce (May 26, 2023)
MSUFCU's Desk Drawer Fund Donates $72,500 to 5 Community Organizations (May 26, 2023)
Genisys and Oxford Chamber of Commerce Announce Community Pride Scholarship Recipients (May 19, 2023)
Members First Provides $20,000 for Grand Rapids Youth Facing Adversity (May 10, 2023)
Arbor Financial Awards 10 Students with 2023 Scholarships (May 10, 2023)
United Federal Partners with MSHDA to Offer Down Payment Assistance to Mortgage Borrowers (May 10, 2023)
PFCU Employees Volunteer at Food Bank of Eastern Michigan (April 28, 2023)
TBACU Awards 4 Scholarships to Local Students (April 28, 2023)
Gerber FCU Donates Nearly 700 Books to Second Grade Students (April 28, 2023)
American 1 CEO Martha Fuerstenau Receives Pat Carlton Community Leadership Award (April 28, 2023)
MCUL Hosts Release of ALICE Report, “COVID and Financial Hardship in Michigan” (April 26, 2023)
PFCU provides $5,000 match for Portland Community Theater (April 14, 2023)
FreeStar Financial Credit Union Receives MCUF Grant (April 14, 2023)
LAFCU Financial Reality Fair Simulates Real-World Money Management for Perry High School Students (April 13, 2023)
TBA Receives 2023 Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award (April 3, 2023)
Vibe Credit Union Joins Metro Food Rescue to Provide 180K Meals (April 3, 2023)
Financial Plus Leader Selected for 2023 CUES Emerge Program (March 27, 2023)
Journey FCU Raised $2K for 4 Charities in 2022 (March 27, 2023)
OMNI's "Give Back" Program Supports Four Local Non-Profits (March 15, 2023)
Financial Plus Donates $28K to United Way (March 14, 2023)
Kellogg Community Gives Back to Local Community Food Banks (March 10, 2023)
LAFCU Wins Brandon Hall Award for DEI Communications Program (March 8, 2023)
Two Michigan Women Selected for Filene’s i3 Innovator Program (March 8, 2023)
United Financial's Paws and Claws Animal Rescue Collection Gives Back to Local Shelters (March 6, 2023)
CU Champion: Jennifer Patrick is Finding the True Voice of Members at Honor (March 1, 2023)
MSUFCU Launches Digital CU for Grads, AlumniFi (February 23, 2023)
Michigan State Police and ELGA Celebrates 10 Years of Stuff a Blue Goose Benefiting the Salvation Army Toy Shoppe (February 16, 2023)
Christian Financial Outreach & Impact Foundation Awards $6K in Grants (February 3, 2023)
Alpena Alcona Area Credit Union Donates $17K to Northeast Michigan Organizations (February 3, 2023)
Community Choice Awarded "Doing Well by Doing Good" Award from Mastercard (February 3, 2023)
Extra Credit Union Awards $10K in Grants to Local Schools (February 3, 2023)
FreeStar Financial Credit Union Awards Lucky Member $10,000 (January 18, 2023)
Kellogg Community Holiday Toy Drive Brings Joy (January 18, 2023)
MCCU Donates Cash to South Michigan Food Bank (January 11, 2023)
Recent MCUF Grants Boost Financial Health with Support for Food Pantry and Small Business Revival (January 6, 2023)
Financial Plus Raises $28K for Local Breast Cancer Patients (January 5, 2023)
5 Nonprofits Receive $25K in Grants from 4Front (January 5, 2023)
LMCU’s "Band Together" Campaign Raises $50K for Kids' Care (January 5, 2023)
Genisys Awarded for a Legacy of Giving (January 3, 2023)
MSUFCU’s Foundation Donates $500,000 to Child and Family Charities (December 5, 2022)
TBA Credit Union Celebrates 67 Years by Paying it Forward (December 5, 2022)
CU Champion: Gerber’s Lucy Burmeister’s Forward-Thinking Approach is Making an Impact (December 5, 2022)
Detroit Free Press Names Extra Credit Union One of Michigan's Top Workplaces in 2022 (November 29, 2022)
How Michigan Legacy's CEO Fought to Protect Members Against Financial Exploitation and Elder Abuse (November 23, 2022)
ELGA Raises $11K for Breast Cancer Navigation at Hurley Hospital (November 22, 2022)
TBA Credit Union Donates $14K to Traverse City Area Public Schools (November 22, 2022)
MCUL CEO Announces Michigan Credit Unions' $95K CMN Donation on "Turn Up the Miracles" Radiothon (November 21, 2022)
LAFCU Chief Marketing Officer/Chief Diversity Officer Honored as Business Leader, DEI Champion (November 17, 2022)
FHLB's Michigan CDFI Forum Recap (November 15, 2022)
LAFCU Connects Reading, Kids and Players at Lugnuts' Final Game (November 11, 2022)
Genisys is 'Keeping It Clean' (November 11, 2022)
Kellogg Community Coat Drive has Local Impact (November 11, 2022)
Six Michigan CUs Named Best to Work For in 2022 (October 28, 2022)
Genisys Launches Commercial Kitchen Renovation, Fundraising Effort for Lighthouse (October 28, 2022)
A Look at Michigan’s First CU Kind Day: $150K Raised (October 27, 2022)
Kellogg Community Receives Best Workplace Award (October 19, 2022)
American 1 and TRUE Community Exceed a Half-Million Dollars Raised for the Hospice Home (October 17, 2022)
Genisys' Walk for Awareness Raises $80K (October 17, 2022)
Consumers Credit Union Honored with Multiple Prestigious Employer Recognitions (October 10, 2022)
MCCU’s Marshall High School Student-Run Branch Makes Debut with Golden Ticket Promotion (October 10, 2022)
Christian Financial Establishes Foundation, Donates $40K to Local Nonprofits (October 10, 2022)
NCUA Q2 2022 Report: Michigan Credit Unions Show Steady Service During Historic Inflation Increase (October 4, 2022)
Two Michiganders Named 2022 Credit Union Rock Stars by Credit Union Magazine (September 27, 2022)
ELGA's EVP Cuts Hair for Children's Hospital (September 23, 2022)
Zeal Awarded $5 Million to Support Local Community Members in Need (September 22, 2022)
Michigan’s Student-Run Credit Unions Bring Communities Financial Education & Job Experience (September 20, 2022)
Community Delivers for LAFCU's Back-to-School Extravaganza (September 12, 2022)
KCCU Gives Back to Local Teachers with Grant Program (September 8, 2022)
Northland Honors Late Jerry Erickson with $10K in Scholarship Awards (August 31, 2022)
MSUFCU Employees Raise $51K for Charity Partners in Q2 (August 30, 2022)
Friends of Grand Rapids Parks Awards Adventure Credit Union for Volunteerism (August 30, 2022)
United Financial Collects Purses, Personal Care Items for Women's Shelters (August 26, 2022)
LAFCU Wins 5 National Marketing, Branding Awards (August 19, 2022)
Advantage One Awards Grants to Local Charities (August 17, 2022)
Financial Plus Awards Five $1K Scholarships to Inspiring Students (August 17, 2022)
How Michigan Legacy is Making It Easier for Young Adults to Find their Dream Car (August 3, 2022)
OMNI Named 'Best and Brightest' for 13th Year (August 3, 2022)
4Front Credit Union Receives Tekkie Award for Helping Members Save (August 3, 2022)
Gerber Adds Another In-House Certified Financial Counselor (July 28, 2022)
LAFCU Spent Lansing Christian's Schoolyear Focusing on Financial Stewardship (July 19, 2022)
Soo Co-op Supports Soo Locks Children's Museum with Donation (July 18, 2022)
Credit Union ONE Supports Beaumont Children's Walk for Miracles (July 18, 2022)
Alpena Alcona Area Credit Union Donates to Alcona County Commission on Aging (July 15, 2022)
OUR Credit Union Raises $11K for Charitable Foundation (July 8, 2022)
Kalsee Named a Best and Brightest Company to Work For in 2022 (July 8, 2022)
Blue Ox Chapter Raises $12K for Gaylord Tornado Relief Fund (July 8, 2022)
LAFCU's Personal Finance Course Prepares Grads for Success (June 30, 2022)
Wildfire to Provide Financial Services and Scholarships to SVSU (June 24, 2022)
Financial Plus Celebrates 70 Years of Service (June 24, 2022)
Consumers CU Ramps Up Financial Education with New Partnership (June 21, 2022)
TLC Community Donates 2,500 Pounds of Food to 5 Local Pantries (June 13, 2022)
One Detroit's Instant-Issue Debit Cards with Local Artwork (June 13, 2022)
OMNI Presents Bronson Children’s Hospital with Donation from Give Back Program (June 13, 2022)
Community Choice Awards 5 Teachers $500 Grants for Financial Education (June 13, 2022)
PFCU Recognizes Teachers with Cash for Classrooms Program (June 3, 2022)
Blue Ox Chapter Tornado Relief Fund: MCUF Supports and Encourages Donations (May 31, 2022)
PAFCU Collects Over $55,000 to Aid Ukrainian Refugees in Poland (May 27, 2022)
MSUFCU’s Foundation Celebrates Three Years of Investing in the Community (May 27, 2022)
Compass Honors Two Area Seniors (May 27, 2022)
Vibe Credit Union Raises $22K for Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (May 13, 2022)
Gerber FCU Donates 700 Books to Local Second Graders (May 13, 2022)
Marshall Community Credit Union Awards $8K in Scholarships (May 13, 2022)
Michigan Legacy Partners with Wayne State University Institute of Gerontology to Fight Financial Exploitation (April 28, 2022)
MCUF Grant Spotlight: The Launch Pad Takes Off! (April 28, 2022)
LAFCU Partners with Lansing Chain to Broaden ATM Service (April 28, 2022)
MSUFCU Awards Member with a Year’s Worth of Car Payments (April 25, 2022)
NCUA Q4 2021 Report: Michigan Credit Union Memberships See Three-Year High in 2021 (April 19, 2022)
Team One Receives Corporate Community Service Award (April 15, 2022)
TBA Credit Union Named 2022 Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award Winner (April 15, 2022)
American 1 Named in MemberXP's Best Loan Experience Category (April 14, 2022)
TBA Credit Union Awards Classroom Grant to Buckley Schools (April 12, 2022)
Jolt Wins MemberXP 2022 Best of the Best Award (April 11, 2022)
MSGCU Awards $70K to Local Elementary School Libraries (March 31, 2022)
Honor Credit Union Fundraiser Brings $5k to Benton Township Fire Dept (March 30, 2022)
Extra Credit Union Reads to 1.5K Students, Gives 1.5K Books for 'March is Reading Month' (March 30, 2022)
LAFCU Uses Cupcakes to Encourage Reading (March 25, 2022)
Kellogg Community Supports Community Food Banks (March 23, 2022)
$mart Money Michigan Kids Read Fueled by MCUF and Michigan Credit Unions (March 21, 2022)
Community West Employees Raise $19K for Paws with a Cause (March 17, 2022)
Gerber Federal Awards $2,750 in Annual Scholarships (March 16, 2022)
Arbor Financial's Carolyn Hande Wins Individual Award for Outstanding Service (March 16, 2022)
MCUF Makes $1K Donation to Ukrainian Aid Fund (March 16, 2022)
Ukrainian Credit Union Displacement Fund (March 2, 2022)
Dort Financial Raises $21K for Two Local Charities (February 24, 2022)
American 1 Awarded Over $1M to Help the Underserved (February 24, 2022)
Community Choice Sends 150 Care Packages to Sailors Aboard USS Alexandria (February 24, 2022)
Dort Financial Presents $21K to Two Local Charities (February 17, 2022)
Extra Credit Union Awards $11K to Local Schools, $110K since 2011 (February 14, 2022)
PFCU Credit Union Celebrates 75 Years of Service (February 14, 2022)
Michigan Legacy Donates $50K to Turning Point in Support of Domestic Violence Prevention (February 10, 2022)
Extra Credit Union's Cold-Weather Collections Helps Homeless Families in Macomb County (February 4, 2022)
Advantage One Celebrates 70 Years (February 4, 2022)
The 2021 MCUF Impact Report is Now Available (January 20, 2022)
Genisys Credit Union Recognized as a “Best of Michigan Business” (January 20, 2022)
U of M Credit Union Donates $6K to Local Children's Hospital (January 19, 2022)
One Detroit Raises $4.5K for Children's Center of Wayne County (January 19, 2022)
Traverse City Area Public Schools Get $9K in Support from TBACU (January 6, 2022)
Kellogg Community CU Brings Holiday Joy with Toy Drives (January 6, 2022)
TLC Community CU Supports Local Girl Scouts Heart of Michigan (January 5, 2022)
MSUFCU Hosts "Lansing SAVE" to Support Local Students (January 5, 2022)
Diversified Members Credit Union Spread Holiday Cheer to Detroit Fire Department (January 5, 2022)
United Financial Collects Coats and Winter Gear for Children (January 5, 2022)
Jolt Credit Union Names Jeffrey Maul 2021 Deborah L. Frisch Employee of the Year (December 15, 2021)
ELGA and Michigan State Police Raise $18K to Save Christmas for Local Kids (December 15, 2021)
Credit Unions are a Great Place to Work! (December 7, 2021)
MCUF Oxford Strong Donation Match (December 3, 2021)
MCCU's Crystal Performance Indicates Pandemic Resilience (December 2, 2021)
MCCU Helps Local Hospital Patients in Need (November 30, 2021)
TLC Community Credit Union Supports Local Scouting Efforts (November 30, 2021)
TBA's COO Named Optimist of the Year (November 30, 2021)
MCUL CEO Patty Corkery Spreads CU Message on CMN Radiothon (November 19, 2021)
November is Giving Month at Community Choice (November 19, 2021)
MCCU Staff Supports United Way Campaign (November 18, 2021)
AAACU's Slashed ODP Fees Will Save Members $675K (November 17, 2021)
BlueOx Branch Manager Sleeps Outdoors for Homelessness Awareness (November 9, 2021)
KCCU's Annual Coat Drive Has Local Impact (November 8, 2021)
UMCU Awards Student Organizations with Charity Donations (November 8, 2021)
Alloya Awards $100K to Charity in Honor of 10th Anniversary (November 8, 2021)
ELGA Donates $15K to Hurley Hospital in October for Support Programs (November 5, 2021)
Best Financial Employees Honor ICU Day with MCUF Donation (November 4, 2021)
Limestone FCU's Little Coffee House Makes Big Impact (October 25, 2021)
So Mi’ Chapter of Credit Unions Gives $10,000 to Catholic Charities' Child Advocacy Centers (October 25, 2021)
Journey Federal Credit Union Donates $1,100 to the Epilepsy Foundation (October 25, 2021)
Chief Financial Credit Union Celebrates Breast Cancer Survivors (October 25, 2021)
Financial Plus Credit Union Raised Funds to Support Local Breast Cancer Patients (October 25, 2021)
TBA Credit Union Awards Two Classroom Improvement Grants (October 25, 2021)
Q2 Report: Credit Unions See Impressive Membership Gains After One Year of COVID-19 Pandemic (October 21, 2021)
MSUFCU Earns Great Place to Work Certification for Ninth Consecutive Year (October 21, 2021)
Two Michigan Leaders Named 2021 CU Rock Stars (October 8, 2021)
Kellogg Community Credit Union Participates in Charitable Coat Drive (October 5, 2021)
How Community Choice's Give Big Month Evolved in its 4th Year (October 1, 2021)
Flint’s CMN Hospital Receives $46K from ELGA’s Foundation for Impact (September 30, 2021)
Honor Credit Union Reports 77K Pounds of Paper Shredded During 2021 Shred Days (September 29, 2021)
MSUFCU Helps Raise Funds for McLaren Greater Lansing Foundation (September 29, 2021)
Kellogg Community Credit Union's Essential Goods Drive Supports Homeless Community (September 22, 2021)
MSUFCU Hosts Eighth Toy Drive for Sparrow Children’s Center (September 21, 2021)
TLC Purchases Pork at Lenawee County Fair to Donate to The Salvation Army (September 21, 2021)
LAFCU Invites Public to Shred Day, Oct. 9 (September 21, 2021)
Small but Mighty: Aeroquip Credit Union Reflects on Winning the 2021 Outstanding CU of the Year Award (September 16, 2021)
How University of Michigan Credit Union Created a Culture of Giving Back (September 15, 2021)
A Credit Union’s Back-to-School Efforts Bridges the Gap for Hundreds of Teachers and Foster Students (September 7, 2021)
American 1 Donates $5K to American Heart Association for Step to the Beat (September 3, 2021)
Marshall Community Returns to Relay for Life Fundraiser (September 3, 2021)
Extra Credit Union Awards $8K in Scholarships in 2021 (August 31, 2021)
7 Michigan Credit Unions Named Best to Work For in 2021 (August 31, 2021)
Community Choice's Backpack Giveaway Gets School Year Started with a Smile (August 30, 2021)
MCCU Partners with Northern Initiatives to Offer Small Business Lines of Credit (August 30, 2021)
2021 Michigan Credit Unions and Professionals Honored During Awards Ceremony (August 30, 2021)
Blue Ox Chapter Works Together to Support Blood Drive (August 30, 2021)
TLC Community Donates $500 in Supplies to The Daily Bread (August 30, 2021)
Kellogg Community Gives Back to Local Teachers with New Grant Program (August 26, 2021)
Frankenmuth Launches Cannabis Banking Pilot Program (August 10, 2021)
Advantage One Provides Needed Support to Downriver for Veterans (August 10, 2021)
MSUFCU Employees Raise Nearly $55,000 for Charities in Q2 (August 9, 2021)
MCCU Donates School Supplies for Montgomery Fire Dept Giveaway (August 9, 2021)
Genisys Raises $25K for OLHSA's Walk for Warmth Campaign (August 9, 2021)
MCUF Grant Helps TRUE Community Support Business Incubator for Underrepresented Communities (August 5, 2021)
Q1 Report: Memberships, Member Benefits and Business Loans Persist as Vaccines Rollout (August 5, 2021)
Health Advantage Credit Union Collects Hundreds of Donations for Amazing Grace Animal Rescue (July 21, 2021)
UFCU Collects Items for Foster Families Navigation & Resource Center (July 21, 2021)
MSUFCU Supports May is for Miracles Fundraiser with $20,000 Donation (July 21, 2021)
Genisys Partners with Independence Township Parks, Recreation & Seniors to Build Accessible Playground (July 21, 2021)
Kelllogg Community Hosts Essential Goods Drive to Support Homeless Community (July 21, 2021)
3 Credit Unions Receive MCUF Grants for Zogo Financial App (July 19, 2021)
MTEFCU Partners with Portage Lake District Library to Provide Financial Literacy Resources (July 12, 2021)
Catholic Vantage Financial Gives 14 Local Teachers Impact Awards (July 7, 2021)
MCCU Donates Funds to Fremont International Academy (July 7, 2021)
United Financial Uses MCUF Grant to Educate Local Students (July 6, 2021)
TLC Community Credit Union Donates $2.5K to Dundee Area Senior Center (June 30, 2021)
American 1 Donates $15K for Pickleball Courts (June 30, 2021)
LAFCU's Art Initiative Centers Love and Equality (June 29, 2021)
OUR Credit Union Charitable Foundation Raises $11.5K (June 28, 2021)
LAFCU’s Hotspot Program Delivers Internet Access to the Disadvantaged (June 25, 2021)
Extra CU's Five Little Free Libraries Offer Financial Literacy, DEI Resources (June 24, 2021)
MSUFCU Employees Raise More Than $48,000 for Charity Partners in Q1 2021 (June 16, 2021)
Northland Area FCU Awards $10K in Higher Ed Scholarships (June 16, 2021)
LAFCU Engage Young Members During Reading Event at Lansing Zoo (June 9, 2021)
Alpena Alcona Area Credit Union Awarded Outstanding Customer Service Award (May 27, 2021)
Lake Michigan Brings Back "Band Together" Campaign (May 26, 2021)
Community Choice Awards 25 Students with $100K in Scholarships (May 25, 2021)
American 1's Energy Efforts Continue with EPA Certification (May 25, 2021)
Genisys Recognized as the Oakland Press’ “Best of the Best" (May 20, 2021)
FPCU Collects Hot Wheels for Hurley Children’s Hospital (May 18, 2021)
LOC Credit Union Voted Best Credit Union in Metro Detroit (May 18, 2021)
Jolt Provides $8,000 in Support of Local Restaurants (May 18, 2021)
Michigan Credit Unions Spent April Focusing on Financial Wellness (May 17, 2021)
CU4Kids: 25 Year Anniversary Celebration Event (May 5, 2021)
ELGA Raises $5K for Children's Miracle Network During Children's Hospital Week (April 30, 2021)
LAFCU's Pandemic Response Earns Gold in National Competition (April 27, 2021)
Q4 Report: Michigan Credit Union Memberships Outpace Population Growth, Now at 5.65 Million (April 26, 2021)
MCCU Donates Funds to Hughes Elementary Classrooms (April 14, 2021)
Gerber FCU Donates 600 Books to Local Second Grade Students (April 14, 2021)
Genisys Raises Awareness for Financial Literacy (April 9, 2021)
6 Michigan Credit Unions Named Top-Performing in Country (April 7, 2021)
Marshall Community Credit Union Celebrates National Credit Union Youth Month (March 30, 2021)
Extra Credit Union Awards $10,000 to 11 Local School Staff Members Annual grant program helps fill budget gaps (March 29, 2021)
Extra Credit Union Collects $1,840 and 500 Items for Homeless Students in Macomb County (March 29, 2021)
Kellogg Community Food Drive a Success (March 26, 2021)
Affordable Housing: Community Partnerships to Provide Homes (March 23, 2021)
River Valley Credit Union Donation to FROM Helps Community (March 9, 2021)
Bridging the Gap Between Teachers and School Supplies: MCCU's Mini-Grant Program (March 2, 2021)
MSUFCU Awards Kent Intermediate School District Teacher with MIDream Grant (March 2, 2021)
MSUFCU Employees Donate $6,065 to Lansing Food Bank During Virtual Annual Gala (February 26, 2021)
CASE is Providing Support for Women of Color Business Owners (February 23, 2021)
TBA Credit Union Awards Classroom Improvement Grants (February 22, 2021)
Moon Chapter Exceeds Goal to Reduce West Michigan Food Insecurity (February 9, 2021)
UMCU Donates $5K to Michigan Foster Care Closet (February 4, 2021)
Community Financial CEO Bill Lawton Named a ‘Hometown Hero’ (January 28, 2021)
LAFCU Holds Virtual MLK Celebration for Children (January 22, 2021)
American 1 Focused on Digital During Social Distancing in 2020 (January 22, 2021)
Chief Financial Credit Union Gives Back Big in Late 2020 (January 19, 2021)
Q3 Report: Credit Unions Build Trust with 5.62M Members During Ongoing Pandemic (January 13, 2021)
Credit Unions Feed West Michigan (January 7, 2021)
MSGCU Awards 17 Local Businesses $1,000 Grants (January 6, 2021)
MCUL Congratulates Bloom CEO Dan Baines on 40 Years of Credit Union Service (December 7, 2020)
Jolt Spreads Holiday Cheer in the Great Lakes Bay Region (December 7, 2020)
Dort Financial Chairman of the Board Harry Awdish Passes Away After 29 Years of Service (December 4, 2020)
BlueOx Credit Union CEO Retires After 45 Years of Service (December 1, 2020)
Community Financial Warms Hearts & Homes Around Michigan (November 30, 2020)
Financial Plus Credit Union Celebrates One Year in the Davison Community (November 23, 2020)
AAACU Donates to Alpena County 4-H and Zonta Club of Alpena Walk for Women (November 17, 2020)
MCCU Joins Battle Creek Central High School as Career Academies Partner (November 17, 2020)
LAFCU Helps 3 Women Pursue Delayed Careers (November 17, 2020)
Community Choice Credit Union Gives Big in October (November 12, 2020)
MSUFCU Introduces Innovation Center, The Lab (November 12, 2020)
First Annual "Let's Make Miracles" Radiothon Raises $95K for Hurley Children's Hospital (November 12, 2020)
MSGCU Celebrates Community, Local Businesses and Members (November 11, 2020)
LAFCU Wins National Marketing, Branding Awards (November 11, 2020)
Genisys Credit Union Raises $1,100 for Beaumont Children's Hospital (November 10, 2020)
American 1 Matching Donations to The Salvation Army in 7 Michigan Counties (November 4, 2020)
MSGCU Awards $45,000 to Local Educators (November 3, 2020)
United Federal Credit Union Employee Campaign Raises $35,000 to Benefit United Way (October 23, 2020)
MCCU Partners with Marshall Public Schools to Support Virtual-Only Students (October 23, 2020)
Honor Credit Union Announces 11th Annual Teacher Awards (October 12, 2020)
Chief Financial Buys Coffee for First 500 Guests (October 12, 2020)
Taylor Kearney, of Honor Credit Union, Named 2020 CUNA Rock Star (September 29, 2020)
Joan Markcum, of Forest Area FCU, Named 2020 CUNA Rock Star (September 28, 2020)
Astera Credit Union Partners with Student Debt Repayment Application, ChangEd (September 11, 2020)
Community Choice Starts the School Year with a Backpack Giveaway (September 11, 2020)
PFCU Employees Provide Donation to Homeless Angels (September 10, 2020)
One Detroit Credit Union Creates First-Time Auto Loan Program, Helps Detroiters with Essential Travel Needs (September 4, 2020)
TLC Community Credit Union Donates $25,000 to Lenawee County YMCA Family Locker Rooms (August 28, 2020)
MSGCU Recognized by Macomb Daily, Forbes and LendingTree (August 26, 2020)
TBA Credit Union Holds Item Drive for Women's Resource Center (August 25, 2020)
Community Focus FCU's Sunshine Committee Targets Fundraising and Team Building (August 17, 2020)
Metro West Chapter of Credit Unions Offers Grants of $17,000 to Local Charities (August 17, 2020)
PFCU Employees Provide Donation to the Ennis Center for Children (August 13, 2020)
Extra Credit Union Awards $6,000 in Scholarships to High School Graduates (July 29, 2020)
American 1 Credit Union Donates $10,000 to The Salvation Army (July 28, 2020)
MSUFCU Partners with FACF to Support Small Businesses in Newaygo County (July 22, 2020)
Community Choice Picks Up the Check for Outstanding Meal Bills for 4,045 Students (July 20, 2020)
MSUFCU Donates $8,500 to the Children's Foundation (July 8, 2020)
BlueOx Donates Personal Finance Curriculum to Parchment High School (July 6, 2020)
Honor Credit Union Partners with Local Auto Dealers in Memory of Lost Firefighter (July 6, 2020)
Forbes Ranks Frankenmuth Credit Union Best in Country (June 30, 2020)
BlueOx Credit Union Awards Six Students College Scholarships (June 24, 2020)
Soo Co-Op Credit Union Leverages MCUF Grant to Help War Memorial Hospital Patients During COVID-19 (June 24, 2020)
Two Credit Unions Use MCUF Grant to Support Food Program's Soaring Need (June 23, 2020)
Northland Awards $11,000 in Scholarships (June 17, 2020)
Honor Credit Union Details COVID-19 Community Impact Numbers (June 16, 2020)
TBA Credit Union Donates Grocery Totes to TCAPS Families (June 15, 2020)
Kellogg Community Credit Union Makes Generous Contribution to the Food Bank (June 12, 2020)
Wayne Westland Federal Credit Union Boosts Community with $10K Relief Fund (June 12, 2020)
Thank You to the Michigan Credit Union Community (June 10, 2020)
Michigan Credit Unions Provide for Communities Impacted by COVID-19 (June 10, 2020)
MSGCU Supports "Macomb is Open" Contest and Makes $21,000 Available for Macomb County Eateries and Patrons (June 10, 2020)
Michigan Credit Unions Donate to Midland Flood Relief (June 8, 2020)
Forbes Draws Attention to Credit Union Relief, Names Christian Financial (June 3, 2020)
Marshall Community Credit Union Joins Initiative to Feed Essential Workers (May 29, 2020)
Honor Credit Union Supports Local Group Donating Face Masks (May 28, 2020)
Forest Area Federal Credit Union Awards $8,000 in Scholarships to Area High School Seniors (May 27, 2020)
Impact Saginaw Provides Meals to Saginaw Children (May 27, 2020)
TBA Credit Union Donates Pizza and Hand Sanitizer to Munson Healthcare (May 27, 2020)
Gerber Federal Credit Union Awards $2,750 in Annual Scholarships (May 21, 2020)
Marshall Community Credit Union Awards $8,000 in Scholarships (May 21, 2020)
Honor Credit Union Announces Winners of the Annual Community Commitment Scholarship (May 21, 2020)
MSUFCU Donates $46,000 to Organizations Supporting Community Members (May 15, 2020)
KCCU Shows Support of Healthcare Workers During Nurses Week (May 15, 2020)
Alliance Catholic Credit Union Announces Formation of Alliance Catholic Foundation (May 15, 2020)
MCUL Meets with Gov. Whitmer, Shares COVID-19 Response Efforts on Behalf of Hardest Hit Consumers and Small Businesses (May 13, 2020)
MSGCU Uses MCUF Grant to Further Support of Frontline Workers (May 8, 2020)
Michigan Credit Unions Give "Hardest Hit" Small Businesses Access to Emergency SBA Loans (May 8, 2020)
Binge Worthy Videos offered by Team One CU for Young Adults (April 30, 2020)
AAACU's Community Donations Don't Slow Down During Pandemic (April 27, 2020)
KCCU Partners with Local Businesses to Show Support of Healthcare Workers (April 24, 2020)
American 1 Credit Union Celebrates 70 Years (April 23, 2020)
Genisys Shows Support of Members and Local Healthcare Teams (April 23, 2020)
Peninsula Federal Finds Creative Ways to Celebrate 2020's National Credit Union Youth Month (April 22, 2020)
4Front Donates $50K to Area Hospital Crisis Funds and Food Banks (April 21, 2020)
Michigan Credit Unions Deliver Local Eats to Essential Workers (April 20, 2020)
Michigan Credit Unions Help Small Businesses Weather the Storm: Pledged SBA PPP Loans of $750 Million Reach 7,500 Small Businesses,150,000 Employees (April 15, 2020)
DCECU Collects 5,600 Items to Benefit Pantries in Four Counties (April 7, 2020)
Jolt Credit Union Surpasses $2 Million In Scholarships (April 6, 2020)
LAFCU's Ellsworth Etchison Receives Chamber's Community Service Award (April 6, 2020)
A Michigan Credit Union Goes Above and Beyond to Meet Unique Member Needs During Crisis (April 3, 2020)
MCUL CEO Spreads Credit Union Message on FOX17 News (April 1, 2020)
DCECU Commits $200K to Local COVID-19 Relief Efforts (March 31, 2020)
Alliance Catholic Partners with Banzai to Offer Free Online Financial Literacy Resources to Catholic Schools (March 26, 2020)
How Credit Unions are Navigating COVID-19: An Interview with Honor Credit Union (March 25, 2020)
Credit Union ONE Partners with the American Heart Association (March 17, 2020)
DCECU Makes Donation to Gladwin County Baby Pantry (March 17, 2020)
Team One Credit Union Partners with Foundation to Benefit Recalibrated Veterans (March 17, 2020)
Extra Credit Union Awards $10,000 to 9 Local Teachers (March 13, 2020)
American 1 Partners with Hillsdale County Schools to Host Financial Reality Fair (March 12, 2020)
Team One Donates Vehicle to GST Michigan Works Participant (March 3, 2020)
Flint Community Schools Teacher is Recipient of MIDream Grant (March 3, 2020)
Genisys Credit Union Raises $6,500 for Food Bank of Eastern Michigan (February 28, 2020)
Bridging the Financial Gap at Saginaw High School (February 28, 2020)
MCCU Wins MemberXP 2020 Best of the Best Award (February 28, 2020)
American 1 Contributed More Than $1 Million to Community in 2019 (February 28, 2020)
MCCU Donates to Hughes Elementary School for STAR Reading Program (February 28, 2020)
$1,000 in Groceries Donated to the Salvation Army of Lenawee County in Supermarket Sweep (February 26, 2020)
Credit Union ONE Partners with the American Heart Association (February 26, 2020)
LAFCU and Its Employees Donate More than $21,000 to Local Charities (February 26, 2020)
Genisys Credit Union Receives the Communitas Award for Reading Program with Herrington Elementary (February 18, 2020)
LAFCU Returns to Lansing Christian School for Financial Reality Fair (February 17, 2020)
DCECU Collects Canned Goods, Toiletries in Donation Drive (February 17, 2020)
Community Choice Donates $1,000 to Grant Me Hope (February 17, 2020)
Genisys Credit Union Hosts Financial Reality Fair with Lake Orion High School (February 17, 2020)
United Federal Credit Union Receives 2019 Economic Growth Award (February 14, 2020)
Extra Credit Union collects $1,500 and 400 winter/personal care items for homeless students in Macomb County (February 12, 2020)
Community Choice Donates $2,550 to Gleaners Food Bank (February 11, 2020)
Gerber FCU donates $50,000 Community Dividend to Newaygo County Museum (February 11, 2020)
Community Choice Foundation Expands Scholarship Program to Include Continuing Education and Skilled Trade Opportunities (February 4, 2020)
West Michigan Credit Union is Feeding West Michigan (February 3, 2020)
MSUFCU Employees Donate Record $245,000 to Charity Partners in 2019 (February 3, 2020)
TBA Credit Union Awards $8,000 in Classroom Improvement Grants (February 3, 2020)
MCCU Donates to Gordon Elementary School through Mini-Grant Program (February 3, 2020)
MSGCU to Award $106,500 in Scholarships in 2020 (January 31, 2020)
OMNI's Cashback Program Going Strong After 12 Years (January 31, 2020)
In Brief, Jan. 24 (January 22, 2020)
Midland PD Receive Plush Toy Donation from Credit Union (January 21, 2020)
Oakland University Credit Union Receives Chamber Award for Education Programs (January 17, 2020)
Michigan Legacy's Carma Peters Talks New Mobile Video Technology (January 16, 2020)
DCECU Gives Back More than $20.5 Million to Members in 2019 (January 14, 2020)
Extra Credit Union Supports Childhood Cancer Research in St. Jude Radiothon (January 13, 2020)
Wildfire Employees Raise $16,000 for Local Non-Profits (January 13, 2020)
Alpena Alcona Area Credit Union Donates to Art in the Loft R.E.A.C.H Program (January 13, 2020)
Credit Union ONE Collects for Forgotten Harvest and Toys for Tots (January 13, 2020)
Alliance Catholic Opens First College Campus Branch at the University of Detroit Mercy (January 9, 2020)
Honor Credit Union Announces Winners of Honor Excellence Awards (January 6, 2020)
Midland's Open Door Gets Helping Hand from DCECU (December 27, 2019)
MSUFCU Named One of the Best Workplaces for Women by Fortune (December 10, 2019)
BlueOx Credit Union's Paul Bunyan Challenge Supports Movember and Men's Health Issues (December 10, 2019)
Life's Realities Hit High School Students at Financial Fair (December 9, 2019)
Members First Uses Credit Union Philosophy to Impact Community (December 5, 2019)
MSUFCU Hosts Lansing SAVE Night for Families in the Lansing School District (December 5, 2019)
Michigan Credit Unions Help Families Through the Holidays (November 21, 2019)

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