GLCU holding “Fill the Boat” school supply drive
BANNOCKBURN, IL (July 3, 2024) — Great Lakes Credit Union, a non-profit financial cooperative headquartered in Northern Illinois, is holding a “Fill the Boat” school supply drive to benefit local schools. Each of the credit union’s 19 branches will be collecting school supplies through August 2.
Items on the donation list include everything from pencils and pens to calculators and backpacks. Members and community partners can donate new, unopened supplies in-branch or purchase them online via GLCU’s Amazon wish list, which can also be accessed in branch via a QR code. School supplies ordered through Amazon will be sent to the credit union’s headquarters in Bannockburn and redistributed to branches.
“Supporting students on their educational journeys is a key part of our community outreach efforts here at GLCU,” said Steve Bugg, President and CEO of GLCU. “From donating school supplies to providing scholarships, we’re proud to do our part to help students succeed by giving them the resources they need.”
At the end of the supply drive, GLCU branch managers and teams will coordinate drop-offs to local schools in need. Schools that are receiving supplies this year include Pioneer Elementary School in Bolingbrook, Washington Elementary School in Libertyville, Naper Elementary School in Naperville, Beulah Park Elementary School in Zion, and more.
Interested in learning more or donating to GLCU’s Fill the Boat school supply drive? Check out the credit union’s website, view its Amazon wish list, or visit one of its branches for more details.
About Great Lakes Credit Union
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 $1.6 billion in assets, GLCU is proud to serve 95,000 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.
