June 2024

In response to recent catastrophic flooding in Northwest and Central Iowa, ICUF has activated its Disaster Relief Grant Program to provide emergency cash assistance to Iowa credit union members who have experienced significant damage to their homes and are displaced due to a natural disaster.

If your credit union membership could benefit from ICUF's disaster assistance grants, please contact ICUF Executive Director Ena Babic Barnes for more information.

This program is 100% funded by individual and corporate donations.

If would like to join in our mission to reach as many affected Iowa credit union members as possible, please consider donating to the ICUF Disaster Relief Fund below.  

Thank you to the recent donors of the ICUF Relief Fund:

• Ascentra Credit Union
• Courtney Williams
• Dave Cale

• Heather Lemke
• North Iowa Community Credit Union
• Quad Cities Community Foundation

This year's ICUF 'Be the Light" Golf Classic fundraising event was held on June 5 in Coralville. Thanks to the generous support of golfers and sponsors, more than $65,000 was raised, and nearly 150 golfers were in attendance.

These funds provide ICUF with critical dollars to support ongoing grants, programs and initiatives for Iowa credit unions and their members. We thank all of those who participated in the event and made monetary gifts to support our work.

Registration is now open for ICUF's premier fundraising event of the year - don't miss out!

ICUF Benefit Night will be held Thursday, September 19 in Des Moines during the 2024 Iowa Credit Union Convention. Attendees will enjoy a delicious meal, dancing and live entertainment.

Benefit Night would not be possible without the generous donations of ICUF donors. If you are looking for a way to support the event outside of attending, consider becoming an event sponsor or donating a package to the auction. Reach out to info@iowacreditunionfoundation.org with any questions about the auction or sponsorship opportunities.

During the 2024 Benefit Night Fundraiser we will recognize outstanding credit union philanthropists through the presentation of the ICUF Community Impact Awards.

To ensure we are honoring those making an impact in members’ lives or Iowa communities, we need your help! Please nominate a peer who demonstrates outstanding civic and charitable responsibility through volunteerism, advocacy or philanthropy today!

Pictured are 2023 ICUF Impact Award Recipients Monte Berg and Lindsey Gould with ICUF Executive Director Ena Babic Barnes

The Iowa Finance Authority is hosting the 2024 HousingIowa Conference September 4-6 in Des Moines. The conference will draw on attendees and speakers to illuminate how Housing is the Start for economic opportunity and thriving Iowa families, communities and businesses. Consider attending to explore the role your credit union can play within this industry.

Learn more and register here.

Thank you to our May donors, who made contributions to support ICUF's mission-based initiatives.

• Dave Cale
• Chelsie Madden