CHICAGO–Credit Unions for Kids has announced details around its “In the Cellar” event, an evening fundraiserdedicated to providing mental health resources for children.
The event will be held on Sept. 20 at Chicago’s Union Station.
Ahead of the event, the organization has announced the credit union leaders who will serve on the 2024 board of directors. Credit Unions for Kids said they represent a group of “respected leaders from across the Great Lakes, each bringing their unique expertise and shared passion to make a difference in the lives of children in their communities. Together, they will ensure In the Cellar solidifies its place as a marquee event for Credit Unions for Kids in the Midwest.”
The Board
Members of the board include:
- Chair, Tansley Stearns, president and CEO of Community Financial Credit Union
- Vice Chair, Tom Kane, president & CEO of Envisant
- Secretary, Elry Armaza, chief of staff at Community Financial Credit Union
- Treasurer, Beth Schnabel, director of strategic events at Community Financial Credit Union
- Director, Brad Bergmooser, president & CEO at Financial Plus Credit Union
- Director, Laurie Butz, president & CEO at Capital Credit Union
- Director, Jason Osterhage, CEO at Everwise Credit Union
- Associate Board Member, Tammy Williams, VP of culture and learning and development at Capital Credit Union
Nearly $1 Million Raised in 2023
The 2023 In the Cellar event was held at the Henry Ford Museum in Detroit.
“Dressed in their best, over 300 credit union leaders gathered and brought the credit union mission to life through their generosity and giving spirit and helped make credit union history! In the Cellar has solidified its place as a top five fundraiser for CU4Kids and first signature event in the Midwest,” CU4Kids said.
The event brought in more than $900,000.
“We invite the credit union community to raise their hand and join us on Friday, Sept. 20, 2024, as we come together to make a difference in the lives of children and their families,” said Stearns. “With the support of the board of directors and our generous partners, I know we have the power to bring impossible dreams to life and provide important resources for mental health programs for the children across our Great Lakes communities and beyond.”
‘Unforgettable Evening’
According to CU4Kids, the 2024 event will be an “unforgettable evening featuring great wine, incredible food, live entertainment, all surrounded by good friends in support of an incredible cause.”
For info: www.inthecellar.org
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