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$120K donated to local charities

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Beauty is in the Eye of the Cardholder: New CFCU Debit Cards Give $120k for Charity

Your debit swipes made real impact in the mitten last year, because our gorgeous new CFCU debit cards donated $120,000 for local Michigan charities in 2024!

How much did we save members in 2024? MILLIONS.

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How much did we save members in 2024? Millions.

We crunched the numbers—and the savings speak for themselves. See how much money we helped our Michigan members keep in their pockets last year. And how you can get in on it, too!

A man and a woman at YouthTank's Detroit offices hold up a poster board cutout of Daisy, CFCU's beloved logo and friendly mascot.

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Empowering Young Innovators in Detroit

The Relentless Care Foundation awarded a grant to YouthTank Detroit to help fund the Youth Mobility Summit at Michigan Central HUB at the former Michigan Central Depot in Detroit. The summit served as a platform for youth organizations from across Metro Detroit to discuss mobility issues and opportunities, showcase tech solutions, and engage with industry and policy leaders.

CFCU and Hospitality House representatives celebrate the donation of a new forklift for their 8,000 square foot warehouse in Commerce Township.

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Feeding Hope at Hospitality House

Hospitality House has been providing free food and assistance to families in Oakland County since 2002, serving almost 900 households and distributing approximately 100,000 pounds of food every month.

Roof the Block – Fitzgeralds Roof Restoration Project

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Raising New Roofs in Detroit

In Detroit’s Fitzgerald neighborhood, the Roof the Block initiative, led by Bargain Block stars Keith and Evan, with support from the Relentless Care Foundation and Brilliant Detroit, is providing new roofs to 10 long-time residents to promote housing security and community stability.

Lisa Howard, Executive Director of the Plymouth Community Arts Council.

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Funding Arts and Culture in the Plymouth Community

CFCU and the Relentless Care Foundation are working with the Plymouth Community Arts Center to remove physical and financial barriers to the arts, bringing a deeper understanding and appreciation of culture to everyone in the community.

Lori Haas, director of Montmorency County Public Libraries.

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Funding Fine Arts Education at Montmorency County Public Libraries

The Relentless Care Foundation recently awarded a grant to fund fine arts programming at the Montmorency County Public Libraries in northern Michigan.

Tansley Stearns, president + ceo of CFCU presents on stage

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Walking Together: How Credit Unions Can Make Listening their Superpower and Solve Real-World Problems

In the face of a winter storm crisis, CFCU launched emergency credit cards to support families, demonstrating the impact of human-centered product development and the credit union’s dedication to addressing real-world needs and creating social change.

Kelli Dobner, Chief Growth Officer of Samaritas, a non-profit organization that has been serving Michigan communities for more than 90 years.

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Expanding Access to Affordable Housing in Michigan

CFCU and the Relentless Care Foundation partnered with Samaritas to expand access to affordable housing across Michigan.

Kiki Louya, Executive Director of Detroit Food Academy.

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Cooking Up Recipes for Success at Detroit Food Academy

Detroit Food Academy fosters learning, connection, and leadership through culinary arts and entrepreneurial education. With an $11,000 grant from the Relentless Care Foundation, DFA will expand staff capacity and extend the impact of their programming, ensuring successful careers are within reach for their participants!

Emily Reyst, Director of Communications and Training at CEDAM.

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Advancing Affordable Housing Development with CEDAM

The Relentless Care Foundation awarded a $20,000 grant to the Community Economy Development Association of Michigan, CEDAM, a nonprofit association that works to build vibrant communities across Michigan, supporting them in their efforts to expand access to affordable housing, drive greater economic growth, and increase household wealth.

Ted Fines, Executive Director of Habitat for Humanity of Northeast Michigan, stands in front of a new three-bedroom modular home built in Hillman, Michigan, with the support of CFCU and the Relentless Care Foundation.

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Working Together to Build Affordable Housing in Northeast Michigan

Housing affordability is a crisis in Michigan, but by working together, we can solve it. The Relentless Care Foundation is proud to support Habitat for Humanity Northeastern Michigan with a $30,000 grant to bring new, affordable, modular homes to the village of Hillman.

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