On Oct. 9, 2023, the Michigan Credit Union League, in collaboration with the Michigan Credit Union Foundation, will be hosting our second annual CU Kind Day. This nationwide day of kindness gives credit unions the opportunity to showcase the credit union difference by donating, volunteering or simply showcasing what they have done throughout the year.

Giving back to our members, communities and beyond is part of what makes us different. This annual day of kindness is our chance to show communities throughout Michigan how much credit unions care!

Below are resources to get those creative juices flowing for CU Kind Day. This is your credit union’s opportunity to get creative and do what feels right for you and your community. If your credit union has been donating and volunteering throughout the year or have your own branded day on Oct. 9, that’s great! Use this day to brag about yourself by posting your efforts on social media, using the hashtag #CUKind.

GOALS IN A NUTSHELL: 

Spreading Kindness  ♥  Creating Awareness  ♥  Impacting Communities

Resource Hub

These resources are not just for use on CU Kind Day. We hope this collection will help you year-round, because our kind work is never done! Order a CU Kind Day t-shirt benefiting Children's Miracle Network Hospitals. Our t-shirt shop closes on September 12th. Order Now!

Michigan Credit Union Foundation Grant Program

The Michigan Credit Union Foundation is providing grants up to $1,000 for small-asset-size credit unions that are participating in CU Kind Day activities. These grants were created to ensure all credit unions have the opportunity to positively impact their community on CU Kind Day, regardless of asset size. Small-asset-size credit unions can apply to receive a MCUF grant here. Deadline to apply is Aug. 4, 2023.

History of CU Kind Day

On Oct. 10, 2022, credit unions across the country took part in CU Kind Day, an annual tradition showcasing the credit union difference through donations and volunteering. Giving back to members, communities and beyond is part of what makes credit unions different, and this annual day of kindness is Michigan’s chance to show communities throughout the state how much credit unions care.

CU Kind Day was founded by the Minnesota Credit Union Network under the name CU Forward. Since then, the Illinois Credit Union League, CrossState Credit Union Association, Montana's Credit Unions, and the Wisconsin Credit Union League have taken part in their own day of kindness under the title CU Kind Day. On Oct. 10, 2022, credit unions across Michigan took part in CU Kind Day, mobilizing more than 3,500 volunteers and provided nearly $150,000 in goods and donations — all of which positively impacted approximately 24,000 people. Check out our 2022 CU Kind Day impact publication!

2023 Participating Credit Unions & Partners

Below is a list of all the committed “Do Gooders” planing to participate in CU Kind Day! CLICK HERE to commit to CU Kind Day and have your credit union name or organization added to the list.

AAC Credit Union | Advantage One Credit Union | Adventure Credit Union | Alliance Catholic Credit Union | Alpena Alcona Area Credit Union | Awakon Federal Credit Union | Bloom Credit Union | BlueOx Credit Union | Christian Financial Credit Union | Community First Federal Credit Union | Community West Credit Union | Compass Credit Union | Consumers Credit Union | Cornerstone Community Financial Credit Union | CVF Credit Union | Dow Credit Union | Extra Credit Union | Family Financial Credit Union | Family First Credit Union | Filer Credit Union | Financial Plus Credit Union | First Area Credit Union | FreeStar Financial Credit Union | Genisys Credit Union | GR Consumers Credit Union | HarborLight Credit Union | Health Advantage Credit Union | Honor Credit Union | HPC Credit Union | Integra First Federal Credit Union | Isabella Community Credit Union | Jolt Credit Union | Lake Michigan Credit Union | Limestone Federal Credit Union | Marshall Community Credit Union | Members First Credit Union | Michigan Legacy Credit Union | Michigan One Community Credit Union | Monroe Community Credit Union | North Central Area Credit Union | Northland Area Federal Credit Union | OMNI Community Credit Union | Parkside Credit Union | Peninsula Federal Credit Union | People Driven Credit Union | Preferred Credit Union | Public Service Credit Union | River Valley Credit Union | Route 31 Federal Credit Union | Safe Harbor Credit Union | Security Credit Union | Service 1 Federal Credit Union | Soo Co-op Credit Union | Straits Area Federal Credit Union | Thornapple Credit Union | Total community credit union | Tri-Cities Credit Union | TRUE Community Credit Union | United Bay Community Credit Union | United Financial Credit Union | Wolverine State Credit Union | Vibe Credit Union | Zeal Credit Union | YOUR CREDIT UNION NAME HERE

Thank You to Our Kind Sponsors!

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