DuPage CU's Drop & Donate Event Raises Over $7,100 for Local Students in Need

NAPERVILLE – July 13, 2021–DuPage Credit Union would like to thank everyone who generously donated to its June18th Drive, Drop & Donate event fundraiser. During its eighth-annual shred and electronic recycling event, the Credit Union raised $7,100 which will be used to purchase backpacks & school supply kits for DuPage County students in need.

“We’re grateful for the continued outpouring of generosity by our members and the community,” said Amy Brandt, Vice President of Business Solutions at DuPage Credit Union. “Through their kindness we are able to help alleviate the cost of returning to school for hundreds of families in need; and ensure local children start the year with the tools necessary to flourish in the classroom.”

“I’d also like to thank our team members that volunteered their time to help make the event a huge success,” she added.

The school supplies will be distributed to students attending Catholic Charities, Diocese of Joliet’s Annual Back-to-School Fair on August 4th at the DuPage County Fairgrounds in Wheaton, which benefits DuPage County students in need through the DuPage Regional Office of Education.

To date, the Credit Union has exceeded its 2021 goal of $10,000 and has raised $14,285 for its We’ve Got Your Back fundraising campaign, of which Drive, Drop & Donate is a major source of raising funds. Donations for the 2021 backpack fundraiser will be taken through July 31st. To make a donation or learn more, visit dupagecu.com/community/weve-got-your-back.

Drive, Drop & Donate was sponsored by The Rusin Fulco Group for the fifth-consecutive year. 

About DuPage Credit Union

DuPage Credit Union is more than just a bank we’re a member-owned financial institution united by a common spirit. As a not-for-profit credit union with more than 40,000 Members, we’re energized to create memorable banking experiences to help with life’s events, big and small. We offer financial solutions to anyone who lives or works in DeKalb, DuPage, Kane, Kendall, Lake, McHenry and Will counties; attends school in DuPage County, have a family member who is already a member or your employer offers DuPage Credit Union as an employee benefit. You may be eligible for membership if you live or work in other Illinois counties, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Missouri, Kentucky or Wisconsin. To learn more about DuPage Credit Union, visit dupagecu.com, call or stop by a Branch Office. Deposits are insured to $250,000 per account by American Share Insurance. By Members' Choice this institution is not federally insured. DuPage Credit Union is an Equal Housing Opportunity Lender. NMLS #445096. DuPage Credit Union…banking inspired.

About DuPage Regional Office of Education

The DuPage ROE provides a range of services, including: professional development, teacher certification, technology training, school improvement, student support, assessment, health, life safety and other related services to the 42 public school districts and 161,000 students of DuPage County.

About Catholic Charities, Diocese of Joliet

Catholic Charities, Diocese of Joliet is a faith-based organization that provides service to people in need and calls others of good will to do the same. The programs and services provided by Catholic Charities in DuPage County include homeless prevention services, emergency services, counseling, Kathy Paulsen Hope House homeless shelter, alternative housing programs, and services for veterans. To learn more about the programs and services provided by Catholic Charities, visit catholiccharitiesjoliet.org.