DuPage CUs 9th Annual Drive, Drop, & Donate Event Raises Over $3,500 to Benefit Students in Need

NAPERVILLE – June 28, 2022–DuPage Credit Union would like to thank everyone who generously donated to its June 17 Drive, Drop, & Donate event. During the ninth-annual shred and electronic recycling event, the Credit Union raised $3,568 which will be used to purchase backpacks and school supply kits for DuPage County students in need.

“The DuPage Credit Union team would like to sincerely extend a big thank you to all who participated,” said Amy Brandt, Senior Vice President of Digital, Payment and Learning Transformation at DuPage Credit Union. “It means a lot to us to be able to give back to the community and support local families.”

Backpacks stuffed with essential school supplies will be handed out to pre-registered families (students) attending the Catholic Charities Annual Back-to-School Fair on August 10 at the DuPage County Fairgrounds in Wheaton, which benefits DuPage County students in need through the DuPage Regional Office of Education.

Since the We’ve Got Your Back fundraiser’s inception in 2014, the Credit Union has raised over $115,000 to help local students in need and will continue to take donations through July 31. Donations can be made at dupagecu.com/backpacks. 

Thank you to our Drive, Drop, & Donate sponsor, Gerald Subaru of Naperville for their generous support. 

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 42,000 members, we’re energized to create memorable banking experiences to help with life’s events, big and small. 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 Regional Office of Education 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 DuPage County students. To learn more about the DuPage Regional Office of Education, visit dupageroe.org.

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, emergency services, counseling, Kathy Paulsen Hope House homeless shelter, alternative housing programs, mobile food pantry distributions, and services for veterans. To learn more about the programs and services provided by Catholic Charities, visit catholiccharitiesjoliet.org.