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Our philosophy is People Helping People and with the generous support of our members we are able to do just that. It is common for us to sponsor many school projects and local fundraising events; however, we also take great pride in our community involvement. Below is just small glimpse at some of the things weโve been doing.
Employees contribute $3 to wear jeans at work, and we collect these funds to support a local non-profit organization. The money raised from now until October 31st will be dedicated to supporting local MEALS ON WHEELS programs. **Peoples CU will MATCH your monetary donation!** [up to $500 total]
Every Wednesday at Webster Theater.
28 member students stopped in to claim their reward for good grades. 13 of those students were Gold Star entries (straight A's). $566 total dollars was paid out!
Peoples CU helped sponsor a sold out crowd in Fort Dodge.
Erin Bailey and Cassidy Nerland each won a $500 grant. They were chosen based on their application of how they would use the funds to complement their teaching and benefit the students.
A $500 company match goal was reached .... plus a little more. $1,042 was collected and split between FD & WC Backpack weekend food programs.
Peoples Credit Union prides itself on helping our Community ~ not just our Members.
Over 300 Angel tags were divided between tree hosts Peoples CU and Kendall Young Library and all tags taken!
We helped seniors in Webster & Hamilton Counties receive a little cheer. Over 135 seniors had gifts to unwrap through community contributions!
Santa and Mrs Claus visited both FD and WC branches. Kids got to chat with Santa, snap a photo and grab a cookie for the road!
Peoples CU donated $1,000 and collected another $235 for the Enhance Hamilton County Foundation Annual Food Pantry Challenge benefiting local food pantries.
Peoples CU helped sponsor another sold out crowd in Fort Dodge.
Peoples CU donates $5,000 to the WC Splash Pad. The splash pad is just the latest addition to the many activities our community youth can enjoy at East Twin Park.
Peoples CU donates $1,500 to the Hamilton County Grandstand Preservation Project.
Peoples CU donates $5,000 to the Riverโs Edge Discovery Center located in Fort Dodge.
People CU sponsors bouncy house at this annual community-building campaign event that promotes police-community partnerships and camaraderie to make our neighborhoods safer and more caring places to live.
42 member students stopped in to claim their reward for good grades. 18 of those students were Gold Star entries (straight A's). $778 total dollars was paid out!
Another rockinโ event thanks to local sponsors like Peoples CU.
Through staff, membersโ contributions and Peoples CU monetary match, $600 was donated to help support the local D.A.R.E. program.
Alison Hassebrock (2nd-time winner), Nathan Moore, Heather Roethler, Shawn Russell each won a $500 grant. They were chosen based on their application of how they would use the funds to complement their teaching and benefit the students.
With company match over $1,050 was collected and split between FD & WC Backpack weekend food programs.
To Spark the Spirit of holiday giving, we selected 3 nonprofit charities to receive a combined total of $850 in donations based on a community vote. Winners/Donation: UDMO-Upper Des Moines Opportunity/$500, Lotus Community Project/$250, AFES-Athletics For Education & Success/$100.
We helped seniors in Webster & Hamilton Counties receive a little cheer. Over 100 seniors had gifts to unwrap through community contributions!
Debbie Bergman, Erica Conley, Jennifer Litwillers, Kaitlynn Seeley each won a $500 grant. They were chosen based on their application of how they would use the funds to complement their teaching and benefit the students.
Another Jeans for a Cause event. Peoples CU raised $766 to purchase winter gear for local schools just in time for the snow to fall!
(8 sets of ear muffs, 10 snow boots, 12 mittens, 50 beanie hats, 96 kids' ski gloves)
Peoples CU helped sponsor another sold out crowd in Fort Dodge.
Thanks to local sponsors like Peoples CU the concert rocked the night away in the beautiful setting of Oleson Park.
33 member students stopped in to claim their reward for good grades. 17 of those students were Gold Star entries (straight A's). $686 total dollars was paid out!
Peoples CU collected and matched donations during the WC community-wide food drive.
Just over $580 was collected and split between FD & WC Backpack weekend food programs.
To Spark the Spirit of holiday giving, we selected 3 nonprofit charities to receive a combined total of $850 in donations based on a community vote. Winners/Donation: Meals on Wheels/$500, American Legion Post 191/$250, Youth Shelter Care/$100
We helped seniors in Webster & Hamilton Counties receive a little cheer. Over 100 seniors had gifts to unwrap through community contributions!
Another year of collecting gifts for children to have something special to unwrap.
Karine Feddersen, Ashley Flatebo, and Nate Stuck each won a $500 grant. They were chosen based on their application of how they would use the funds to complement their teaching and benefit the students.
Helping local educators with classroom supplies, Peoples CU raised over $440 to purchase items off their wish lists!
Peoples CU helped sponsor the first ever ๐๐ฎ๐น๐น ๐ถ๐ป๐๐ผ ๐๐ผ๐ฟ๐ ๐๐ผ๐ฑ๐ด๐ฒ event hosted by Greater Fort Dodge Growth Alliance. Over 100 new residents signed up to attend.
Peoples CU donates $50,000 to the Elks Building project. The renovated building will offer many opportunities for social events, cultural entertainment, and private events.
Jordan Hensley, Peoples CU CEO delivers a $1,000 donation to support the HCFF Restroom & Shower House Renovation project.
73 member students stopped in to claim their reward for good grades. 20 of those students were Gold Star entries (straight A's). $1,313 total dollars was paid out!
Peoples CU helped sponsor a sold-out crowd to the Downtown Country Jam.
Another rockinโ event thanks to local sponsors like Peoples CU.
Through staff, membersโ contributions and Peoples CU monetary match, over $700 was donated to help fill the Joy Mobile with free books for the children in Fort Dodge to take home and enjoy!
Alison Hassebrock, Sheila Huebsch (2nd-time winner), and Jenny Litwiller each won a $500 grant. They were chosen based on their application of how they would use the funds to complement their teaching and benefit the students.
Just over $460 was collected and split between FD & WC Backpack weekend food programs.
To Spark the Spirit of holiday giving, we selected 3 nonprofit charities to receive a combined total of $850 in donations based on a community vote. Winners/Donation: Gateway to Discovery/$500, All Cultures Equal/$250, United Way FD/$100
We wanted to share the spirit and help bring smiles to our local seniors by purchasing a few items off their wish list.
Another year of collecting gifts so children of struggling families will have a gift to open and know that the magic of the holiday season hasnโt passed them by. Peoples CU matched items donated.
Jeanna Gronbach/1st Grade and Jasmine Mobley/Band each won a $500 grant. They were chosen based on their application of how they would use the funds to complement their teaching and benefit the students.
Personal Care and Cleaning Supplies collected will help several families with their fresh start. Peoples CU matched items donated.
Another successful Downtown Country Jam held in Ft Dodge with the help of sponsors like Peoples CU.
Providing cash sponsorship and volunteers in support of the event as it pedals through our communities.
48 member students stopped in to claim their reward for good grades. 11 of those students had straight Aโs and were entered into the Gold Star drawing for a chance at an additional $100. $992 total dollars was paid out this year!
$2500 sponsorship helps the community celebrate!
Sheila Huebsch/Title One and Rachel Pettigrew/ELL each won a $500 grant. They were chosen based on their application of how they would use the funds to complement their teaching and benefit the students.
Over 3,500 lbs of personal documents were safely and securely shredded.
Food and money collected helped fill UDMO food pantries in FD and WC throughout February. Peoples CU matched funds donated.
A $500 Kendall Young Library donation went a long way to help fund the โTake + Makeโ activity bags handed out weekly.
Helping out nonprofit organizations who experienced a drop in fundraising due to COVID. Winners/Donation: DSAOC/$500, All Cultures Equal/$250, Salvation Army FD/$100
$2,500 donation to Building Families โ supporting Hamilton County Childcare Crisis.
Peoples CU accepted the UDMO daily food challenge and filled Thanksgiving boxes for both FD and WC.
Lifting spirits and showing our appreciation to deployed soldiers during the holidays.