Net Gain
Posted: March 11, 2016
IU Credit Union is proud to support Girls Incorporated of Monroe County and their mission of inspiring all girls to be strong, smart and bold.
The IU Credit Union sponsored volleyball team (pictured), is part of the nearly 500 girls served by Girls Inc. in Monroe County. Through research-driven programming, sound mentoring and a supportive all-girl environment, Girls Inc. empowers girls to become responsible, self-reliant, successful women.
Learn more about Girls Inc. at their website: www.girlsinc-monroe.org.
Black History Month Essay Contest Winners
Posted: March 11, 2016
Each year, the City of Bloomington Black History Month Committee plans activities and events for the entire community to celebrate and commemorate the month of February as Black History Month.
The activities include an essay contest for elementary, middle and high school students. For the second year, IU Credit Union has helped support the contest by awarding the first-place winner in each age category an iPad Air.
Thank you to the City of Bloomington, and the more than 150 students who entered.
Congratulations to:
- Odessa L. - Childs Elementary School
- Seth J. - Tri-North Middle School
- Adeline B. - Bloomington HS North.
Big Time Bowling
Posted: March 11, 2016
IU Credit Union employees took to the lanes to help raise funds for Big Brothers Big Sisters of South Central Indiana during the annual Bowl for Kids’ Sake. By participating and fundraising, Team IUCU helps Big Brothers Big Sisters match at-risk children in Monroe and Owen counties with caring adult mentors. IU Credit Union also serves as a Match Maker corporate sponsor of the event.
You can find out more at www.bigsindiana.org.
Soups On!
Posted: March 10, 2016
Nearly 700 attendees enjoyed tasty soups and great local entertainment at the Hoosier Hills Food Bank’s annual Soup Bowl Benefit. This is IU Credit Union’s third year as a supporter of this popular community event.
Hoosier Hills Food Bank collects and distributes over 4 million pounds of food annually in Brown, Lawrence, Orange, Owen, Martin and Monroe counties. Find out more about the food bank from their website at www.hhfoodbank.org.
Credit Union Awards Educators
Posted: March 10, 2016
IU Credit Union takes great pride in supporting the Chamber’s Franklin Initiative and the 2016 Educators of the Year. For more than a decade, the Chamber’s Franklin Initiative has helped to facilitate career awareness while helping students develop the skills necessary to succeed in the pursuit of higher education and employment.
Outstanding Educator Award Winners: Steve Brewer, Joe Donnelly, Alissa Drewes, Helen Melwid, Amy Morwick, Jenny Noble-Kuchera and Gwen Witten Upchurch.
Leading Light Award Winner: Prism Youth Community
Lifetime Achievement Award: Dr. Judy DeMuth
Congratulations to the 2016 winners and “Thank You” to all educators.