May 2021
Empowering people and communities to
achieve financial well-being by
championing the credit union philosophy
of 'people helping people'.
Save the Date for the ICUF 2021 Benefit Night Fundraiser!
We're excited to announced that the 2021 ICUF Benefit Night Fundraiser will be held September 16 in Dubuque, Iowa during the annual Iowa Credit Union Convention!

Mark your calendars now so that you don't miss out on this event supporting the critical mission centered programs, grants and investments of the Iowa Credit Union Foundation.

Registration information will be coming soon!
2021 "People Helping People" Financial Coach Training Program Ending This Week
The 2021 Iowa Credit Union Foundation's "People Helping People" Financial Coach Training Program is wrapping up later this week, with 42 graduating coaches from 19 credit unions across the state.

This year's event was held virtually, split into multiple half-day training sessions facilitated by ICUF board member Adam Carroll. Thanks to the support of CUNA Mutual Group, ICUF was able to open the program to more participants and introduce new learning tools.

Graduating financial coaches proudly represent these credit unions:
  • Alliant Credit Union
  • Cedar Falls Community Credit Union
  • CENT Credit Union
  • Des Moines Metro Credit Union
  • Dupaco Community Credit Union
  • DuTrac Community Credit Union
  • Financial Plus Credit Union
  • First Federal Credit Union
  • Greater Iowa Credit Union
  • GreenState Credit Union
  • Linn Area Credit Union
  • MEMBERS1st Community Credit Union
  • North Iowa Community Credit Union
  • Peoples Credit Union
  • Serve Credit Union
  • Sioux Valley Community Credit Union
  • The Family Credit Union
  • Town and Country Credit Union
  • Unite Credit Union
Thanks to the generosity of our donors, this year we were able to award five participants with full scholarships to cover the cost of this program.
Nominations Open for 2022 Herb Wegner Memorial Awards
The National Credit Union Foundation has opened nominations for the 2022 Herb Wegner Memorial Awards. Do you know an individual or credit union organization deserving of national recognition? Consider nominating them for one of these awards:

  • The Outstanding Individual Achievement Award honors an individual who is dedicated to promoting the credit union philosophy, has created innovative concepts and provided leadership that has had a significant and lasting impact on the local, regional, national and/or international credit union movement with measured results.
  • The Outstanding Organization/Program Award honors an organization, program or business for their innovative concepts, products, and services that have had a significant impact on the local and/or national and/or international credit union movement with measured results.

Nominations are due July 30, 2021.
ICUF Board Member Adam Carroll Hosts Series of "Mastery of Money" Videos
ICUF Board Member Adam Carroll has a passion for financial education. As a frequent speaker at Foundation and Iowa Credit Union League events, he has shared many valuable insights over the years. Looking for a way to stay connected with Adam's financial advice or a new resource to share with your members? Check out Adam's Mastery of Money YouTube channel. Here are a few recent videos:
Filene Video: Create Moments of Vulnerability and Opportunity
Filene Research Institute recently held their first research event from the Center of Excellence for Consumer Financial Lives in Transition. They've shared a keynote video about the role credit unions play when supporting unique, and often unrealized, needs that come when members’ lives are made vulnerable through life transitions.

Click here to watch the video and access resources.
Credit Unions Must Take the Lead in Financial Health to Compete
“The thesis in a nutshell: credit unions need to be on the forefront of financial health in order to compete,” says Brenton Peck, director with Financial Health Network.

Is your credit union taking active steps to invest in member's financial health? Read this article from the CUFinHealth Conference to learn why it's a good idea.
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Featured Community Impact Story
Thank you to our donors!
Thank you to our recent donors, who made contributions to support ICUF's mission-based initiatives.
AMC Friends of the Foundation
  • Jennifer Adkisson
  • Jodi Allen
  • Kristin Aulwes
  • Ena Babic Barnes
  • Michelle Barker
  • Audrey Bartlett
  • Mark Boehm
  • Gracie Brandsgard
  • Jennifer Brown
  • Karen Brown
  • Robin Caddell
  • Emily Caropreso
  • Lisa Chicchelly
  • Ashley Conover
  • Corey Cook
  • Anthony Cooper
  • Victor Miguel Corro
  • Stephanie Dabney
  • Miriam de Dios Woodward
  • Jennifer Esperanza
  • John Gonner
  • Renee Gorman
  • Chris Haner
  • Chelsi Harbert
  • Emina Hastings
  • Carrie Helmle
  • Liz Hodgson
  • Justin Hupfer
  • Liliana Knowlton
  • Carrie Kompelien
  • Paul Kronlage
  • Deb Madison-Levi
  • Jessica Maldonado
  • Samantha Meier
  • Jessica Mikesell
  • Amy Miller
  • Jaimie Miller
  • Joe Montez
  • Stephanie Muehring
  • Matt Oakley
  • Erin O'Hern
  • Tania Perez
  • Matt Pillard
  • Mike Powers
  • Kolby Sinclair
  • Jeremy Smith
  • Chuck Uguccini
  • Ashley Vanderheiden
  • Joni Welling
  • Murray Williams
  • Carmen Wooley
  • Patrick Wubbena
  • Isabelle Yamaguchi
For questions regarding any information in the newsletter, please contact Ena Babic Barnes at 515.221.3002.
ICUF was established in 1995. Our mission is to empower people and communities to achieve financial well-being by championing the credit union philosophy of "people helping people."