BANNOCKBURN, IL. (December 1, 2025) – Great Lakes Credit Union continues to embrace its Banking for a Greater Good philosophy by supporting Giving Tuesday, a day that since its inception in 2012 has grown into a global movement of generosity and building a better world.
By encouraging members of the community to donate to the GLCU Foundation for Financial Empowerment, the charitable and volunteer arm of GLCU, the credit union aims to affect positive change in Chicagoland communities. The mission of the GLCU Foundation is to make a meaningful difference by financially empowering everyone, regardless of socioeconomic status while giving back to the communities it serves.
From facilitating financial education events for youth as well as first-time homebuyers and hosting financial workshops and educational scholarships, to volunteering at food banks, book distribution centers and cleaning up parks, the GLCU Foundation is committed to building the financial and environmental well-being for our neighbors in local communities.
The GLCU Foundation’s impact on community members has been nothing short of transformative. It has empowered individuals to build lasting financial security. Click here to see how a Chicago resident realized her lifelong dream of homeownership – an opportunity that once felt out of reach but became a reality.
When community members donate to the GLCU Foundation, they are helping someone in need, and every dollar makes an impact:
- $50 = Group education session for one community partner on topics such as renters’ rights or dealing with debt
- $100 = Application assistance for emergency programs such as Court Based Rental Assistance
- $150 = Time needed to assist a consumer in applying for mortgage assistance
- $250 = One-on-one pre-purchase homeownership counseling for one household
- $500 = A first-time homebuyer seminar for 10 attendees
“The GLCU Foundation for Financial Empowerment is deeply grateful to have you join us on this meaningful journey to uplift and empower families within our community,” said Matthew Rizzie, Executive Director of the GLCU Foundation. “Your generous contributions make it possible for us to provide life-changing education, compassionate counseling, and valuable scholarships that help families thrive. Together, we are planting seeds of hope, strengthening neighborhoods, and creating lasting positive change in the communities we proudly serve.”
Click here to donate to the GLCU Foundation’s Giving Tuesday campaign.
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://wp-glcu.resultspw.com/foundation.
About GLCU
Founded in 1938 and headquartered in Northern Illinois, Great Lakes Credit Union is banking for a greater good. As a not-for-profit financial cooperative with more than $1.4 billion in assets, GLCU is proud to serve 115,000 members in Chicagoland and surrounding areas, and to give back to its members and communities through education, volunteerism, and partnerships. Learn more about GLCU’s accounts, educational initiatives, and community development programs at www.glcu.org.