Great Lakes CU Donated $3,000 to Wally Burns VFW

Bannockburn (IL) – In support of Great Lakes Credit Union’s (GLCU) initiative to give back to its communities, on December 8, GLCU Board Chair, Jim Fabrie, and Country Club Hills Branch Manager, Terri Spriggs contributed $3,000 to Wally Burns Veterans of Foreign Wars in Flossmoor, Il.

GLCU is proud to support the communities in which its members live. For the second year in a row, GLCU’s Board of Directors adopted an extraordinary plan to give back to its neighbors; Branch Managers of each GLCU location work closely with Board Members to support local and charitable causes. 

Spriggs commented, “I have such a respect for those who have served in our armed forces and I’m lucky enough to work for an organization who also shares that same respect”.

Wally Burns Veterans of Foreign Wars’ mission is to foster camaraderie among United States veterans of overseas conflicts. To serve our veterans, the military, our communities and to advocate on behalf of all veterans.

Throughout 2017, GLCU will continue to donate to organizations that are making a positive impact. To learn about other ways GLCU pays it forward, please visit https://www.glcu.org/about-us/blog/community-blog/.

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 85,000 members and has $783 million in assets. It is headquartered in Bannockburn and has 11 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.