NAPERVILLE, Ill.–The Illinois Credit Union League (ICUL) has named the 10 winning credit unions and one league in the “Giving component” of its #ILoveMyCreditUnion social media blitz, which is set for this Friday.
“The #ILoveMyCreditUnion campaign brings the collaborative credit union movement together on one day to share authentic stories and high-energy conversation about why people love their credit union using the common hashtag,” the league said.
According to the league, the Giving component for #ILoveMyCreditUnion day gave credit unions an opportunity to share their community engagement strategy to be entered into a raffle to win $1,000 to a charity of their choice. Credit unions submitted the plans on www.ilovemycreditunion.social/giving.
All credit union leagues registered to participate in the campaign were also entered into a separate raffle for $15,000 to the Children’s Miracle Network Hospital in their area. The raffle drawings took place on July 22.
“We are so fortunate to work in a collaborative movement based on the philosophy of people helping people,” noted Tom Kane, ICUL & Envisant CEO. “Congratulations to the Association of Vermont Credit Unions and the 10 credit unions that will be sharing $25,000 in contributions from Envisant with the Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals and local charities. It’s a wonderful way to celebrate the spirit of #ILoveMyCreditUnion Day.”
The Winners
The Association of Vermont Credit Unions has selected The University of Vermont Children's Hospital to receive the $15,000 donation.
The credit union winners include:
- Ventura Credit Union, California
- Community Credit Union, Maine
- North East Welch Federal Credit Union, Pennsylvania
- G.A.P. Federal Credit Union, Pennsylvania
- Unity Catholic Federal Credit Union, Ohio
- Ravalli County Federal Credit Union, Montana
- First Capital Federal Credit Union, Pennsylvania
- TruWest Credit Union, Arizona
- New Horizons Credit Union, Alabama
- NuMark Credit Union, Illinois
More Than 800 Organizations
The league said Friday’s #ILoveMyCreditUnion day is being supported by over 800 organizations, legislators, and “friends of credit unions. The campaign will raise awareness about the incredible work of credit unions and our dedication to community above all else.”