BANNOCKBURN, Ill.–– Great Lakes Credit Union (GLCU) reported that during 2017, its employees voted in favor of supporting two local charities, CASA Lake County and Midwest Shelter for Homeless Veterans.
Throughout the course of the year, GLCU employees and members collected clothing, toiletries, and raised $10,000 to share with both charities. Funds were raised through GLCU’s partnership with the Chicago Wolves’ Score for Charity program and a pledge to match $1.00 for each new member who joined the credit union.
Midwest Shelter for Homeless Veterans’ mission is to ensure that no veteran is left behind due to homelessness, joblessness, poverty and/or mental-health issues. Their desire is to ease suffering for veterans and their families and to empower veterans to become productive members of their communities.
CASA Lake County exists to promote and protect the best interest of children who have been abused or neglected. They do this by training volunteers to advocate for them in courts, in schools and in our community to help them find safe, permanent and loving homes
"Your donation will have a big impact in the lives of children in Lake County. Thank you, Great Lakes Credit Union for your incredible and generous donation,” said Terri Greenburg, Executive Director, CASA Lake County