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Credit Unions for Kids is a nonprofit collaboration of credit unions, chapters, leagues & business partners from across the country, engaged in fundraising activities that benefit 170 Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals. As our adopted charity of choice, credit unions are the 3rd largest sponsor of CMN Hospitals.
Minnesota CU4Kids Minnesota Credit Union for Kids (MnCU4Kids) supports Gillette Children’s based in St. Paul, with clinics throughout the state. Since 1996, MnCU4Kids has raised over $3 Million. MnCU4Kids is a grassroots effort for Gillette Children’s, who provides specialized healthcare for kids who have brain, bone and movement conditions, helping improve their health, achieve greater well-being and enjoy life. In 2021, funds raised for MnCU4Kids benefitted children from all counties in MN, 44 states and 5 countries. |
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Marty Kelly EVP and Chief Marketing Officer at TruStone Financial Credit Union joins host Bill Raker, to discuss the mission and accomplishments of Credit Unions for Kids. Marty begins by explaining how credit unions, as financial cooperatives, differ in philosophy and purpose from other financial institutions. Then he talks about how Credit Unions for Kids, a committee of the Minnesota Credit Union Foundation, a 501(c)(3) organization, raises funds for its sole beneficiary -- the support of Gillette Children's Hospital. The fund raising events and activities Marty describes have raised some $5 million for Gillette during its 30+ year history. Hear the personal story of how one child benefitted from the program.
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Children’s Miracle Network
The Children’s Miracle Network is a non-profit organization dedicated to helping kids by raising funds for hospitals and programs across North America. In Minnesota and western Wisconsin, funds raised by Children’s Miracle Network benefit Gillette Children’s Specialty Healthcare in St. Paul, Minnesota. Gillette provides specialized health care for children who have disabilities and complex medical conditions, helping them improve their health, achieve greater well-being, and enjoy life.
100% of the funds raised locally benefit Minnesota and western Wisconsin children, regardless of their family’s race, religion, background or ability to pay for services. |
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Resources for Credit Unions
- Reporting Form: After each of your credit union’s MnCU4Kids fundraisers, please send in a completed form.
- CU4Kids Best Practices Toolkit
- CU4Kids Bundle Flyer
Committee Members
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Caitlin Brama, Co-Chair
Farm Credit Employees FCU Nathan Dormody, Co-Chair Heartland CU Jaime Preshiren Embarrass Vermillion Federal CU Megan Primeau, Secretary TruStone Financial CU Carissa Rothstein Affinity Plus FCU Dave Engler Hiway CU Karly Lillo Mid Minnesota Federal Credit Union |
Stacy Norby
Minnco CU Cory Oullette Minnesota Power Employees CU Gabby Randall NorthRidge Community Credit Union Kim Peterson SouthPoint Financial CU Mick Olson TopLine Financial CU Marty Kelly TruStone Financial CU Tegan Swanson Wings Financial Credit Union |
Minnesota Credit Unions for Kids MnCU4Kids is a sub-committee of the Minnesota Credit Union Foundation.
*The Minnesota Credit Union Foundation is a tax-exempt 501(c)(3) organization.
*The Minnesota Credit Union Foundation is a tax-exempt 501(c)(3) organization.
