Making a Difference with Pat’s Kids

Posted by SIU Credit Union on Dec 1st, 2009 | no comments

SIU Credit Union is a proud supporter of Pat’s Kids. Click here to hear a message from Pat Benton from Magic 95.1: Credit union Members

Donations are being accepted at any SIU Credit Union Branch Location through December 10. 100 percent of proceeds go to providing Christmas to sexually and physicall abused children in Southern Illinois.

Busy Holiday Week

Posted by SIU Credit Union on Nov 24th, 2009 | no comments

It’s been a busy holiday week for SIU Credit Union. Yesterday, I delivered a truck load of food collected by credit union employees to the final collection point of the SIU Credit Union, Withers Broadcasting Holiday Food Drive. I’m told that donation levels are greater than last year. All the food collected will fill food pantries throughout Southern Illinois.

Yesterday also started our sponsorship of Pat’s Kids. For many years, SIU Credit Union has been a major sponsor of this charity that gives abused and underprivileged children a chance to have a Christmas. The stories we hear from the kids are heartbreaking. We’re happy to be a part of this wonderful charity. If you are able, please consider dropping off a check, made payable to The Poshard Foundation, at any SIU Credit Union location or mail to River Radio, attention Pat Benton, 1431 Country Aire Drive, Carterville, IL 62918.

I also made my monthly visit to the Murphysboro Illinois Youth Camp. I spent the morning talking to the inmates about budgeting, credit scores and loan interest rates. This was a good group of kids who had many intelligent questions. We compared interest rates on a car loan for a person with good credit compared to someone with poor credit. The look on their faces told me they got my message.

Finally, we’ll be tailgating on Saturday from 11 to 1 as SIU battles EIU (my alma mater) in the first round of football playoffs. Pick up your tailgate tickets at these locations.

Happy Thanksgiving.

SIU Credit Union Holiday Food Drive

Posted by SIU Credit Union on Nov 13th, 2009 | one comment

The credit union movement is built around the concept of people helping people. We can think of no better way to illustrate that then our annual holiday food drive. From now until November 23, we’ll be collecting food for those in need in Southern Illinois. We’ve partnered with Withers Broadcasting and Krogers stores in Southern Illinois to collect the food. 

Look for the donation barrels at Kroger stores and at SIU Credit Union branches (provided by our friends at Black Diamond Harley-Davidson) and donate canned goods or non-perishable food through November 23rd.

Afterward, we’ll ensure that the food is donated to a food bank in each community.  That’s right, all the food donated here stays here in southern Illinois.  It’s truly neighbors helping neighbors.

If you’d like to make a monetary donation you can drop it off at any SIU Credit Union location and we’ll do the shopping for you.

Happy Halloween

Posted by SIU Credit Union on Oct 30th, 2009 | 2 comments

Ford Vs. Chevy Supersale in Marion

Posted by SIU Credit Union on Oct 14th, 2009 | no comments

Everyone loves a good match-up, so it caught our attention when two local car dealers approached us to be part of the Ford Vs. Chevy Supersale at Illinois Centre Mall in Marion. The credit union is always looking for ways to save our members money. With great car deals being provided by Marion Ford and Cash’s Baker Chevrolet in Marion, we threw our hat in the ring and offered one of the lowest auto loan interest rates available in the area.  Stop by Illinois Centre Mall between now and Saturday to get a great car deal and an even better auto loan interest rate.

How can you help control the spread of flu?

Posted by SIU Credit Union on Oct 13th, 2009 | no comments

Some useful tips for work and home: 

1. Wash your hands regularly with soap and water, especially after coughing, sneezing or handling objects others may have touched such as doorknobs, ink pens, etc.  If water is not readily available, use an alcohol based hand sanitizer.
2. Clean areas such as faucets, desktops, counters, and phones with a disinfectant.
3. Cover your mouth and nose when coughing or sneezing, or better yet, cough into the bend of your arm.
4. If you are sick and running a fever, stay home!  Practice social distancing if needed. 

SIU Credit Union will be installing hand sanitizing stations at each of our branch locations for our member’s convenience!  We’re also hosting a flu shot clinic with VNA Home Care at our 395 N. Giant City Road location on Thursday, October 15 from 10 to 1. Shots cost $25 and they can bill your insurance.

 For more information regarding the flu, contact your local Health Department.