Community - How We Give Back | DuPage Credit Union
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Strengthening Education and Our Communities

Rooted in the credit union philosophy of people helping people, we’re dedicated to strengthening the communities we call home. Founded by teachers, we take special pride in supporting local students and educators while advancing financial literacy through meaningful partnerships and accessible resources.

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Giving in Action: Stories That Inspire

See our commitment to community in action through financial literacy events, sponsorships, and volunteerism.

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DuPage Credit Union Delivers Summer Fun With $3,000 Donation

The Credit Union donated $3,000 to help over 50 students at the Indian Plains Alternative School in Aurora design their own care packages to stay active and engaged over the summer.

George Caraballo Named Mayor at Junior Achievement Fundraising Event

George Caraballo, DuPage Credit Union’s Associate Director of Branches & Community Engagement, was elected mayor of the DuPage Division of Junior Achievement’s JA Town.
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Students Explore Basic Economics with Help from DuPage Credit Union Volunteers

This semester, students at Manor Hill Elementary School in Lombard have been learning basic economics sessions with support from DuPage Credit Union team member volunteers.
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Preparing the Next Generation Through Financial Literacy Lessons

Our team partnered with Junior Achievement volunteers to help teach money management lessons to 240 students at Western Trails Elementary School in Carol Stream.
DuPage Credit Union leadership—Amy Brandt and George Caraballo—pose with Rhonda Eubanks, Director of the Parents as Teachers Program, to celebrate the Credit Union's donation.

DuPage Credit Union Donates $90,000 to DuPage Regional Office of Education to Support Local Families in Need

The Credit Union donated a total of $90,000 to support the DuPage Regional Office of Education (ROE)’s participation in the Parents as Teachers program.
DuPage Credit Union presents $15,000 donation check to Northern Illinois Food Bank.

DuPage Credit Union Donates $15,000 to Local Food Banks

We sat down with Christine Fisher, Brand and Cause Marketing Manager at Northern Illinois Food Bank, to understand how to best support the Food Bank.
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Team Members Donate 446 Books to SCARCE

DuPage Credit Union team members donated books to support SCARCE, a local nonprofit and reuse center.

We Raised Over $6,400 for UNICEF’s Ukraine Relief Efforts

DuPage Credit Union team and members donated over $6,000 to help UNICEF provide relief for the children of Ukraine.

Our Areas of Impact

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Students

Our We've Got Your Back fundraiser provides local students in need with backpacks and school supplies.

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Teachers

We help fund classroom projects, volunteer at local schools to support financial literacy lessons, and sponsor teacher institutes.

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Local Nonprofits

We support local nonprofits through donations and volunteer efforts, including parent education & support, food banks, and animal shelters.

Key Sponsorships

We proudly support organizations that strengthen local education, family services, and community resources.

contribution: over $200,000

DuPage Regional Office of Education

The DuPage ROE provides programs and resources that support local educators, students, and families, including early childhood initiatives like Parents as Teachers. In 2025, we contributed $123,200 to community programs, including Parents as Teachers, which offers home-visiting support and family resources across DuPage County.

contribution: over $20,000

Northern Illinois Food Bank

We are proud to support the Northern Illinois Food Bank through ongoing donations and team member volunteer days, helping ensure individuals and families across our region have access to nutritious meals and essential resources.

Lombard School District 44

We partner with District 44 to bring financial literacy programs to the community, providing valuable education and resources for both children and adults.

We've Got Your Back

We’re passionate about helping students start the school year ready to succeed. That’s why we created We’ve Got Your Back in 2014—to make sure local students in need have backpacks and supplies for the school year.

Every summer, we host Drive, Drop & Donate, a document shred and electronic recycling event that raises funds to support We’ve Got Your Back.

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