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GLCU hosting a Juntos Avanzamos Proclamation Ceremony in Waukegan

WAUKEGAN, IL (September 25, 2024) — Great Lakes Credit Union (GLCU), a not-for-profit financial cooperative headquartered in Northern Illinois, is hosting a proclamation ceremony on October 1 at its Waukegan branch to celebrate earning the Juntos Avanzamos designation.

The Juntos Avanzamos designation (a Spanish phrase that translates to “Together We Advance” in English) is awarded by Inclusiv and recognizes credit unions that are committed to serving and empowering Hispanic and immigrant communities.

The ceremony is scheduled to begin at 1 p.m. CST, and will feature speeches from Steve Bugg, GLCU’s President and CEO, and Pat Price, GLCU’s board chair. Media and members of the community are invited to attend the ceremony and enjoy a mariachi band, food truck, and more.

Inclusiv is leading the expansion of Juntos Avanzamos credit unions nationwide in partnership with the Network of Latino Credit Unions and Professionals (NLCUP), Coopera, the Cornerstone Credit Union League, and other state leagues and associations across the U.S. GLCU is one of four Juntos Avanzamos credit unions in Illinois, and is the largest in the state.

According to Inclusiv, Juntos Avanzamos credit unions “employ bilingual, culturally competent staff and leadership, accept alternative forms of ID and treat all of their members with respect, regardless of immigration status.”

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 over $1.5 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.