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DuPage Credit Union’s Drive, Drop & Donate event raises over $2,000 to benefit local students in need
NAPERVILLE, IL (June 29, 2015) — DuPage Credit Union would like to thank everyone who participated in its recent Drive, Drop & Donate event. During the Shred & Electronic Recycle Day fund-raiser, the Credit Union raised over $2,000 to be used to purchase backpacks and school supplies for DuPage County students in need. The supplies will be given to local students during the Annual Back-to-School Fair on August 5th at the Odeum in Villa Park.
“We’re thrilled with the results and overwhelmed by the generosity we’ve received from the community throughout our We’ve Got Your Backcampaign,” said Amy Brandt, Vice President of Business Solutions at the Credit Union. “We’ve still got a ways to go to reach our 2015 goal, but we are determined to raise $20,000 and help 1,000 DuPage County students.”
To date, the Credit Union has raised $12,600 to purchase supplies and backpacks; and will continue to take donations through August 1st. To make a donation or learn more about the backpack fundraising campaign, visit dupagecu.com/community.
DuPage Credit Union would also like to thank our sponsors Citadel Information Management, BUY Bernadette & Yvonne of Coldwell Banker Residential Real Estate, Chicago Title. Enterprise Car Sales, Jen Vonesh of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices, Clique Studios, Kaleidoscope, Suburban Life Media, recreationalzoo.com, Freese & Associates, Inc., totallyUSAmade.com, Daniel & Associates Real Estate, Response Graphics & Embroidery, LLC, VISOgraphic, Inc., Patty Gustin of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices, Aubrey Sign Company, That Special Touch Events, Namasteˊ Salon & Spa, Zazuˊ Hair Salon & Day Spa, Lynn Herrington of Realty Representatives, Inc., Law Offices of Lora Matthews Fausett, The Turley Realty Group, WSHE and WBBM-AM for helping make our We’ve Got Your Back backpack drive a success.
About DuPage Credit Union
DuPage Credit Union is a not-for-profit, full-service, financial institution with more than 34,000 Members. With a long-standing tradition of superior service, DuPage Credit Union offers financial solutions to anyone who lives or works in DeKalb, DuPage, Kane, Kendall, Lake, McHenry and Will counties. To learn more about DuPage Credit Union and the benefits of Membership, visit dupagecu.com or call 800.323.2611. Deposits are insured to $250,000 per account by American Share Insurance. By Member’s Choice this institution is not federally insured. DuPage Credit Union is an Equal Housing Opportunity Lender. NMLS number 445096.