Great Lakes Credit Union Continues to Give Back to Community

Great Lakes Credit Union Loves to Give Back

Bannockburn (IL) – Great Lakes Credit Union’s (GLCU) employees have been going out of their way to complete various random acts of kindness. GLCU’s Woodstock, North Chicago, and Gurnee branches recently paid it forward in their own unique way.

On Thursday, April 20, 2017, Woodstock employees donated women’s clothing to the Pioneer Center for Human Services. Woodstock’s Branch Manager, Kelly Golemba commented, “I’m so glad we were able to support an organization that gives so much back to the community!” The Pioneer Center for Human Services utilizes its programs to engage people of all abilities through innovative and compassionate services.

North Chicago employees were eager to donate to Furthering the Lives of Youth event on Friday, April 21, 2017. Leilani Goldsmith, North Chicago’s Branch Manager, stated, “We are always excited to be able to help out the kids in the community.” The event will take place in July and will be a safe, fun, interactive, and free experience for the children.

Gurnee employees surprised 30 members on Saturday, April 22, 2017 with Wendy’s and Portillo’s gift cards. Gurnee Branch Manager, Erica Carrillo mentioned, “Our members were so excited that lunch was on us for the day!” This is Gurnee branch’s first Random Act of Kindness this year!

All year long employees at GLCU branches will perform various random acts of kindness as a way to make a direct impact and give back to their communities. Stay tuned for the next Random Act of Kindness!

About Great Lakes Credit Union

Founded in 1938, GLCU continues to be a growing staple in the community. Today the not-for-profit financial institution serves more than 84,000 members and has $789 million in assets. It is headquartered in Bannockburn and has 14 branches and more than 170 ATM locations throughout Chicagoland. GLCU also belongs to the CO-OP Shared Branching Network. Members can access accounts nationwide at over 1,800 institutions with thousands of locations in 50 states, and at any of the 30,000 surchargefree COOP ATMs. The credit union prides itself in building lifelong relationships and providing financial education for members during all life stages. Learn more at www.glcu.org.