We rise together
St. Louis CITY SC welcomes Together Credit Union as founding partner and official banking partner
ST. LOUIS, MO (July 14, 2021) — While not taking the pitch until 2023, St. Louis CITY SC continues to build out the club’s sponsorship roster, adding Together Credit Union as its second Founding Partner and the soccer team’s Official Banking Partner. The two STLMade organizations will team up to offer exclusive banking products and services for Together Credit Union members and St. Louis CITY’s fans, and partner on community-driven initiatives focused on financial literacy.
“Our partnership with Together Credit Union is extremely special to the club because of our commitment to our city and both of our organizations’ shared values,” said St. Louis CITY’s Chief Executive Officer Carolyn Kindle Betz. “I mean…seriously, how incredible is it that St. Louis CITY SC’s first founding partners are so deeply rooted within the St. Louis community? We couldn’t ask for anything better than that.”
In support of St. Louis CITY’s broader focus on youth development, Together Credit Union will provide educational resources, expert advice, and professional guidance to empower St. Louis-area families and youth towards a better financial future. The credit union and St. Louis CITY will also partner for community service projects, including Together Credit Union’s Day of Giving, helping local organizations serving people in need.
“Through our partnership with St. Louis CITY, we hope to broaden our outreach efforts by creating sustainable, long-term financial wellness programs,” said Tom Kraus, Together Credit Union’s Chief Operating Officer. “Our goal is to help young people and their families on the path to financial independence and success.”
As St. Louis CITY’s Official Banking Partner, Together Credit Union will offer exclusive St. Louis CITY SC-branded debit and credit cards for their members that will include stadium offers and events. Additionally, Together Credit Union will sponsor the “Together Credit Union Club” located on the stadium’s main concourse, where club ticket holders will have the chance to come together before, during and after the match.
“The Together Credit Union Club will provide a one-of-a-kind experience inside the stadium where fans can come together on match day to enjoy delicious STLMade food and beverages reflective of the diverse culinary flavors of St. Louis,” added Kraus. “We have immensely enjoyed working with St. Louis CITY to bring our vision to life and cannot wait to share the final designs.”
For more information regarding this announcement, please contact Sam Cosner, St. Louis CITY SC, 314-924-6767, or Julie Linder, Together Credit Union, 573-268-0639.
About Together Credit Union
Together Credit Union has undergone significant change. We have moved from a product-focused organization to a member-centric organization. We rely heavily on feedback from our members and market data to invest in our communities strategically. This sustainable growth model is achieved by the hard work of every employee at Together, and because of them, I am here today,” noted Kraus.
Kraus will be honored at the Titan 100 awards celebration on April 18th at The Armory. For more information regarding this release, please contact Julie Linder, Brand Connections Manager, at 573-268-0639.
ABOUT ST. LOUIS CITY SC
St. Louis CITY SC, one of the few majority female-led ownership groups in all of professional sports, was awarded Major League Soccer’s 28th expansion team in 2019. The St. Louis-based ownership group unveiled the club’s crest, logo and branding in 2020 and will take the pitch for their historic, inaugural season in 2023. Currently, CITY is constructing an STLMade 22,500-seat world-class soccer-specific stadium, practice facility and team headquarters all within the same urban campus in St. Louis’ Downtown West District to create a 24/7/365 fan experience that is furthering St. Louis continued growth and revitalization.
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