GSC Credit Union Donates 620 Lunches for Kids in Need
July 13, 2018
As a proud not-for-profit Credit Union, we serve as a beacon for continuous revitalization. With our member-first service approach and innovative financial solutions, we are building a legacy of STRENGTH for generations to come.
GCS Credit Union employees joined together to raise $620.00 in the month of July to benefit TWIGS for Kids. Through TWIGS, the cost per lunch for a child is about $1. This means, GCS employees donated 620 lunches for this summer.
In an ongoing effort to support the local community, GCS employees participate in Jeans Days each month. In exchange for a donation of $15 or more, employees are allowed to wear jeans on Fridays and Saturdays during the month of July. The mission of TWIGS is to provide a lunch to the children who are at risk of not having a lunch during the summer months. The children identified as being at risk are those who qualify for the nationally funded free and reduced lunch program during the school year. Through partnerships with local school districts, the neighborhoods where at-risk-children live are identified and lunch locations are then set-up. The locations vary from firehouses to empty lots owned by the city. The goal is to have enough locations so that every child has the ability to walk to get a lunch.
To find out more information about TWIGS visit Twigsforkids.org. To find out more about GCS, visit myGCScu.com.
Founded in 1941 out of a single office in Granite City, GCS Credit Union now serves members at seven conveniently located branches across Southwestern Illinois. GCS offers convenient options for checking and savings accounts as well as personal, auto, and home equity loans. Members can also stay up to date on their finances 24/7 through numerous ATM locations, PCU online banking, mobile app, and by visiting myGCScu.com.