BANNOCKBURN, Ill.– Just in time for Christmas, Great Lakes Credit Union (GLCU) and its members came together as Secret Santa for local veterans. Donations were collected at each of GLCU’s branches, where members and GLCU employees contributed more than 2,000 items, including food, toiletries, warm clothing, and cleaning supplies.
All donations were presented to the Midwest Veterans Closet in North Chicago and the Midwest Shelter for Homeless Veterans in Wheaton.
“It was incredible to see such a large response. It really shows how much our members care about Veterans and our community. I am so grateful I was part of this awesome initiative!,” Teresa Qualls, GLCU’s Antioch Branch Manager.
At right, from left, Great Lakes Credit Union (GLCU) Antioch Branch Senior Teller, Donna Koczorowski; Financial Service Advisor, Linda Guilbeau; Teller, Cindy Sanchez; Branch Manager, Teresa Qualls; and GLCU Community Development Specialist, Marcell Kirkmanbey with donations for the Midwest Veterans Closet and the Midwest Shelter for Homeless Veterans.