Credit Unions for Kids is a nonprofit collaboration of credit unions, chapters, leagues and business partners engaged in fundraising activities to benefit the Children’s Miracle Network and its affiliated children’s hospitals across the country.
Minnesota CU4Kids Credit Unions for Kids is a grassroots program that involves participation from Minnesota credit unions and the Minnesota Credit Union Network. All funds raised in Minnesota’s CMN geographic market stay local, supporting Gillette Children’s Specialty Healthcare in St. Paul, Minnesota. The purpose of this committee is to support our local CMN hospital, encourage other credit unions and leagues to join in the program, and provide national movement recognition for CUFK |
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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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2023 Chain of Hearts
The Minnesota Credit Unions for Kids (MnCU4Kids) Committee invites all credit unions to participate in its 2023 Chain of Hearts campaign Jan. 2 to Feb. 28, 2023.* All proceeds will benefit Gillette Children's Specialty Healthcare, which treats kids with disabilities and chronic conditions from every county in Minnesota and beyond.
*Although these are the campaign dates, credit unions may participate during any time frame that best fits their calendar.
To receive free Chain of Hearts materials, please complete the following registration form.
If you have any questions, please contact Ben Hering by email at bhering@mncun.org or by phone at (612) 239-0026.
*Although these are the campaign dates, credit unions may participate during any time frame that best fits their calendar.
To receive free Chain of Hearts materials, please complete the following registration form.
If you have any questions, please contact Ben Hering by email at bhering@mncun.org or by phone at (612) 239-0026.
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
Nathan Dormody, Co-Chair
Heartland Credit Union Jaime Preshiren, Co-Chair Embarrass Vermillion Federal Credit Union Megan Primeau, Secretary TruStone Financial Credit Union Dave Engler, Co-Chair Hiway Credit Union Christine Eblen Minnco Credit Union Marty Kelly TruStone Financial Credit Union |
Caitlin Brama
Maginifi Financial Credit Union Karly Lillo Mid Minnesota Federal Credit Union Mick Olson TopLine Financial Credit Union Cory Oullette Minnesota Power Employees Credit Union Kim Peterson SouthPoint Financial Credit Union *Ben Hering Committee Liaison |
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.