Royal Credit Union donates $40,000 to community organizations in COVID-19 relief effort
EAU CLAIRE, WI (April 13, 2020) — Royal Credit Union is announcing a $40,000 initiative to support organizations in need as part of its commitment to creating a positive impact in the communities the credit union serves. The funds will be distributed to area community foundations and non-profit organizations to ensure support is given to groups with the greatest needs. Some organizations have developed special COVID-19 response funds.
The following Community Foundations will receive a donation from Royal:
- Clark County Community Foundation
- Community Foundation of Chippewa County
- Community Foundation of Dunn County
- Eau Claire Community Foundation
- Edina Community Foundation
- Rice Lake Community Health Foundation
- St. Croix Valley Foundation (serving Hudson, New Richmond, Somerset, Stillwater, River Falls, Osceola, and St. Croix Falls)
- St. Paul and Minnesota Foundation
In addition, Royal is providing Covid-19 response funds to the following organizations:
- 360 Communities-serving Apple Valley, MN
- Together Chippewa Valley-coalition of non-profits in Eau Claire and Chippewa Counties
- The Open Door-The Mobile Pantry serving Apple Valley, MN
- Youth Service Bureau-Stillwater, MN
“Our wish is that these funds will deliver an immediate, positive impact in the communities we serve,” said Brandon Riechers, Royal Credit Union President & CEO. “Royal seeks to be, in the truest sense of the word, partners. As we all continue to adapt and greet the ‘new normal’ let’s hold on to the hope that we will emerge stronger than ever, together.”
The funds are being distributed to the organizations this week.
About Royal Credit Union
Royal Credit Union is a federally insured credit union proudly serving over 300,000 Members in Minnesota and Wisconsin. Royal is driven by a core ideology built on a strong purpose and values. You can open an account or apply for a low-rate loan at Royal Credit Union if you live or work in 26 counties in western Wisconsin or 16 counties in Minnesota. Counties served in Wisconsin include Adams, Ashland, Bayfield, Barron, Buffalo, Burnett, Chippewa, Clark, Douglas, Dunn, Eau Claire, Jackson, Lincoln, Marathon, Pepin, Pierce, Polk, Portage, Price, Rusk, Sawyer, St. Croix, Taylor, Trempealeau, Washburn, and Wood. Counties served in Minnesota include Anoka, Carver, Chisago, Dakota, Goodhue, Hennepin, Isanti, Olmsted, Pine, Ramsey, Scott, Sherburne, Wabasha, Washington, Winona and Wright. A complete list of Member eligibility requirements is available on the Royal Credit Union website. To learn more about Royal, visit rcu.org or call 800-341-9911.
