Great Lakes Credit Union

??Marketing Manatee Medal??: Great Lakes Credit Union Cue the confetti for Northern Illinois-based Great Lakes Credit Union! Thanks to the efforts of?Senior Manager, Brand Activation Jessica Maimone Obiala and Community Outreach Specialist Makenzie N Marsell, this institution continues to grow its youth community activation series, which features a partnership with an after-care program at a local elementary school. During 45-minute weekly sessions, members of the Great Lakes “Great Wave” volunteer team spread the money-smart message to Kindergarten through 3rd Grade students with the help of The Art of Allowance Project's suite of educational resources. These miniature money mavens determined how they could earn some extra bucks, learned about setting and saving for goals, and even colored their own “Decision Dollars” when discussing opportunity costs. The 8-week program culminated in a field trip to a nearby Great Lakes branch, where The Money Mammals’ own Piggs the Bank served as host. Several participating students and their family members even opened accounts that day! Regarding the value of youth initiatives like this one, Makenzie attests: “Our Money Mammals Outreach has had huge impacts on our students and their families. Parents have made comments about their children being able to understand wants and needs when they are out grocery shopping and saving their allowances for bigger things rather than spending it right away. Partners have requested us to do part 2’s, and the students wanted to continue with more sessions after the 8-week series was over. All of our partners who have had a session have immediately asked for us to continue or offer again to impact more students.” “Wave” to go, Great Lakes! ?? -Erin Prim, Marketing Manatee & Client Services Coordi-gator

If your budget is being impacted by inflation, Great Lakes Credit Union?has the resources to help. President & CEO Steven Bugg joined Wendy Snyder on Your Money Matters to discuss GLCU's programs and services, and how they are giving back to the community.

43% of Americans belong to a credit union - organizations that put people over profits and strengthen communities we call home. But right now, #creditunions like ours are under threat. Take action today to make your voice heard. Visit https://lnkd.in/gHpaRzPt to learn more and contact your legislators.

Congratulations to John Borthwick, who was recognized as one of just over a handful of Voice of the People Chicago, 2025 Voice Champions. John received his award at the Sweet Home Uptown Voice Pre-Event Reception on March 6 at Carol’s Pub. For the past six years, John has been working in GLCU’s Uptown Chicago branch as a HUD-certified Senior Housing and Financial Counselor at the GLCU Foundation for Financial Empowerment. He started out working foreclosure cases and found the work challenging but incredibly rewarding to help people remain in their homes. John eventually began counseling in all areas of finance and loved being able to guide them in improving their credit, growing generational wealth, and avoiding serious issues such as foreclosure, eviction, and homelessness. Thank you, John, for all your hard work and dedication to helping members of our communities!

We are thrilled to announce the launch of the 2025 GLCU Foundation for Financial Empowerment Scholarship! This year we are offering eight $2,500 scholarships to help our members and employees pursue their higher education dreams. The application process is easy, with no essay required. Just submit a video application with supporting documents. Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity! Learn more and apply at https://lnkd.in/gmVwJ5SD

We’re partnering with the National Credit Union Foundation's CUAid relief campaign to raise money to help rebuild lives impacted by the recent fires in Southern California. If you’re able, please donate to help these communities get back on their feet. Every dollar counts, and your help is greatly appreciated. Donate to the campaign today: https://bit.ly/3Wx8mCu

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On December 31st, Chicago Municipal Employees Credit Union (CMECU) members voted in favor of the upcoming merger with our credit union! GLCU plans to operate in partnership with CMECU to preserve its 98-year-old legacy. Read our press release to learn more: https://bit.ly/3Pi9llZ

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