Local Teachers Awarded Gift Cards During DuPage CU's Back to School Safely Giveaway

October 22, 2020
DuPage Credit Union

DuPage Credit Union is a member-owned financial institution energized to create memorable banking experiences.

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NAPERVILLE, IL (October 21, 2020) — DuPage Credit Union recently gave away a total of $850 in gift cards to three DuPage County educators during its Back to School Safely Giveaway. Information regarding the giveaway was distributed during school institutes in August, along with safety packs that included masks, thermometers, a healthy snack and a heartfelt thank you from the credit union team to local educators for their continued dedication to their students during the 2020 school year.

“Our team wanted to extend our sincere thanks to educators for pivoting on a moment’s notice to provide creative, engaging and unique learning opportunities for local students during the pandemic,” said Amy Brandt, Vice President of Business Solutions.

Teachers were encouraged to complete online actions to learn more about the credit union; with each action entered into the giveaway. Winners were randomly drawn through an online contest forum.

 Winners were:

$500 Visa® Gift Card – Melissa Uhlir, Maercker Elementary School, Westmont
$250 Visa Gift Card – Rebecca Calderone, Hadley Junior High School, Elmhurst
$100 Visa Gift Card – Ashley Young, Hawthorne Elementary School, Wheaton

The credit union has been helping local schools and the community since 1956, when DuPage Credit Union was founded by 12 educators. From assisting educators with all of their banking needs to raising funds to purchase school supplies for DuPage County students in need, the DuPage Credit Union Team has never forgotten their roots in education. Visit dupagecu.com to learn more.


 

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 38,000 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; or attends school in DuPage County. 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.

Quantifying the Good
$850+ Money Donated
$222K+ Total All Time Reported Impact