Shell FCU’s “Dreams Do Come True” giveaway concludes—over $44,000 awarded!

Shell Federal Credit Union (Shell FCU) is excited to announce the conclusion of its highly successful "Dreams Do Come True" promotion, which ran from May through August 2024. Designed to inspire financial wellness and reward everyday transactions, this promotion awarded a total of $44,000.

Through this initiative, Shell FCU reaffirmed its commitment to helping turn dreams into reality. Participants engaged in a variety of financial activities, including completing educational materials in the Financial Wellness Center, making debit card purchases, and securing consumer loans, all of which contributed to their chances of winning.

Opportunities to Win:

• The Financial $500:Each month, two fortunate individuals earned $500 simply by visiting the Financial Wellness Center at ShellFCU.org between May 1st and August 31st and completing the provided financial education material specified for the month.
• Dream Big, Win Bigger: One lucky winner took home a $10,000 cash prize each month by earning entries for every 20 debit card transactions at restaurants, grocery stores, gas stations, or fast food spots, and by securing Auto, Personal, or Debt Consolidation Loans over $2,000.

Impact Highlights:

• The Financial $500: Eight individuals were awarded $500 for participating in Shell FCU's Financial Wellness Center. The promotion saw over 1,000 new sign-ups and strong engagement, with significant material completions each month:
  • May: 388 participants
  • June: 100 participants
  • July: 119 participants
  • August: 120 participants

• Dream Big, Win Bigger $10,000 Giveaway: Each month, one fortunate winner walked away with $10,000 by making qualifying debit card transactions or securing a consumer loan. The promotion recorded impressive member participation:
  • Qualifying Debit Transactions:
    • May: 7,403
    • June: 6,451
    • July: 6,539
    • August: 33,236
  • Consumer Loan Entries:
    • May: 1,263
    • June: 708
    • July: 1,306
    • August: 1,263

Celebrating the Winners:

Winners were announced on Shell FCU’s website, Facebook, Instagram and YouTube. Congratulations to the $500 winners: Samantha, Ruben, Damien, Brooke, Ranfery, Ashley, Christian, and Amber, as well as the $10,000 grand prize winners: Edgar, Damian, Juana, and Felice. Their stories and enthusiasm embody the spirit of the 'Dreams Do Come True' promotion, and we are honored to have played a role in helping them achieve their dreams.

“Our communities showed incredible enthusiasm throughout this promotion, and we’re proud to have played a part in making their dreams come true,” said Traci Gianukos, Vice President of Marketing at Shell FCU. “This promotion wasn't just about the cash—it was about reinforcing financial wellness and celebrating responsible habits."

For of the winners, visit Shell FCU's YouTube Channel. Stay tuned for future promotions and opportunities to win big at Shell FCU!