Wine Pull returns - CHEERS for a cause!
With a little less than a month left until the Carolinas Credit Union League’s 2022 Annual Meeting, the Carolinas Credit Union Foundation is gearing up for the return of its Wine Pull – a popular fundraiser that last took place in 2019. The Foundation invites credit unions and exhibitors to donate wine valued at $20 or more per bottle or make a monetary donation for the Foundation to purchase wine tax-free and at a discount. The Foundation appreciates your support of this fundraiser, and all donations are tax-deductible! 
Two bottles Stags' Leap donated for the 2022 Wine Pull in Myrtle Beach
Board members at the Foundation's most recent Wine Pull fundriaser in 2019
Foundation opens award submissions
The Carolinas Credit Union Foundation has created a new Hero and CUNA Awards resource webpage dedicated to sharing key details about both award programs, the categories, timelines and deadlines, and links to submit nominations.

The Foundation honors state-level CUNA Awards winners and Hero Awards honorees at its annual Awards Gala, held early in the year in conjunction with the Carolinas Credit Union League’s LAUNCH Conference. Submissions are due July 22, 2022 for the CUNA Awards and the Foundation’s nomination committee, elected by the Board of Directors, will consider 2022 Hero Awards submissions due by September 30, 2022.
Principles & Philosophy registration is live
Registration is open for the Principles & Philsophy Conference, a unique and inspirational event presented by the Carolinas Credit Union League, the Carolinas Credit Union Foundation, and Credit Union Development Educators! The event takes place October 25-27 at the Caraway Conference Center in Sophia, NC.
 
The conference is a deep dive into the cooperative business model and the Cooperative Principles that differentiate credit unions in the marketplace. Scholarships are available for employees at small credit unions with $100 million or less in assets and will be accepted through Friday, September 2, 2022. Please contact Jeff Hardin at 336-601-1764 with any questions.  
Upcoming grant opportunities & events
  • Technology and Capital Improvement Grants: On June 10, the Foundation will be launching its next grant cycle for small credit unions $100 million or less in assets, with a deadline of August 26. $80,000 will again be awarded in 2022 for small credit unions in need of technology or security upgrades, capital improvements, expanding underserved outreach, or consulting services. Stay tuned for the grant opportunity annoucement.

  • NEW Development Issues Workshop: The Foundation is working collaboratively with the CUDEs in the Carolinas, the Tarheel Chapter, the Cooperative Council of NC and Lois Kitsch of CU Difference to host a learning workshop on September 12-13 in Raleigh, NC focused on development issues. These 12 development issues have been identified as barriers to economic growth and prosperity around the world and impact communities and members credit unions serve everyday. The workshop will coincide with a delegation of credit union leaders from Africa who will be visiting the Raleigh-Durham area September 7-14 with Lois Kitsch. Registration will open in the coming weeks!

  • Carolinas Cup: CUNA Mutual's premier fundraising event benefiting Victory Junction is slated for September 18-22, 2022 at Mid Pines & Pine Needles Golf Clubs in Southern Pines, NC. Sponsorship and registration details are coming soon! If you would like to support the auction with a donation, please email Tracy Moll.

  • CUsTogether Leadership Conference: September 22-24, 2022 at Kingston Plantation in Myrtle Beach, SC. Registration is now open!
Contact the Foundation:
Lauren Whaley, President | 919-600-8219 | E-mail |
Jeff Hardin, Director of Collaborative Programs | 336-601-1764 | E-mail |

The Carolinas Credit Union Foundation was incorporated in 1993 as a charitable organization dedicated to the embodiment of the “people helping people” philosophy of credit unions. Its mission is to empower and inspire credit unions in the Carolinas through collaborative opportunities to enrich our communities. The Foundation serves as a founding partner to Victory Junction, a year-round camping facility, located in Randleman, NC, for children with chronic medical conditions or serious illnesses. Over the last 16 years, more than $5 million has been raised by credit unions in the Carolinas to support its camp and outreach programs. The Foundation also serves as a partner in philanthropy with credit unions, assisting charitable giving through donor-advised funds, managing scholarship programs, supporting small credit unions with professional development grants, and aiding disaster relief for the local, national, and global credit union communities.