BANNOCKBURN, IL (October 30, 2025) – The GLCU Foundation for Financial Empowerment is proud to announce the impact of its yearly “Week of Volunteering” initiative. In honor of CU Kind Day, the GLCU Foundation organized a full week of volunteer opportunities for GLCU employees.  

This year, on October 13th through the 17th, GLCU employees volunteered 400+ hours across 24 events during the Week of Volunteering. A total of 18 organizations were supported, including United Way of Lake County, Northern Illinois Food Bank, Give N Kind, the Bridge Teen Center, and more.  

“We’re incredibly proud to expand our community outreach through an entire week of volunteering,” said Matthew Rizzie, Executive Director of the GLCU Foundation. “Our Week of Volunteering is a testament to the GLCU Foundation’s commitment to empowering our communities and making a tangible difference in people’s lives.” 

Earlier this year, America’s Credit Unions recognized the GLCU Foundation with a Diamond Award in the “One-Time Event” category for its 2024 Week of Volunteering event.  The award highlighted the hard work that went into organizing the event, and the meaningful impact it had on the community.  

About the GLCU Foundation for Financial Empowerment 

The GLCU Foundation for Financial Empowerment is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, committed to enhancing the financial wellbeing of its members, employees, and the community at large. It strives to enact positive change through financial literacy programs, donations, grants, sponsorships, and volunteer initiatives. To learn more about the Foundation, visit https://www.glcufoundation.org/.