CUs in the News

​From scholarships to community giving, Dakota credit unions continue making a difference where it matters most.

Drew Gertsch, Chief Operating Officer at Northern Hills FCU, Sturgis Brown students Jaxon, & Kathleen.

CUs in the News is a spotlight series celebrating the incredible work happening across our Dakota credit unions. From standout promotions and community giveback efforts to innovative programs and member-focused initiatives, this series will showcase how our credit unions live out the “people helping people” philosophy each and every day.

​Northern Hills FCU Awards Scholarships to Local Students
Northern Hills Federal Credit Union (Northern Hills FCU) recently awarded $3,250 in scholarships to five deserving students from the Black Hills area, recognizing their academic achievements and commitment to their future education.
 
Scholarship recipients included Jaxon ($750) and Kathleen ($500) from Sturgis Brown High School, as well as Dagen ($1,000), Brenna ($500), and Shyann ($500) from Spearfish High School.
 
Northern Hills FCU is proud to support local students as they pursue higher education and invest in the future of the communities it serves. Congratulations to all of this year's scholarship recipients, and best wishes for continued success in the years ahead.

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Levo Credit Union Helps Raise More Than $34,500 for Sioux Falls Students
Levo Credit Union, in partnership with Air Madness, KELOLAND TV, and the Federal Home Loan Bank of Des Moines (FHLB Des Moines), recently presented a $34,502.50 donation to the Sioux Falls Public Schools Education Foundation through Operation Hope and Caring. The contribution will help support students attending Title I schools by providing essential items and resources that help remove barriers to learning.
 
Operation Hope and Caring funds projects and programs that assist students and families with needs such as winter clothing, shoes, school supplies, field trip expenses, playground equipment, and access to clean clothing. Since its launch in 2017, the initiative has provided more than $162,500 in support to Sioux Falls Public Schools.
 
Levo was able to maximize its impact through a matching grant from FHLB Des Moines' Member Impact Fund, which helps financial institutions support affordable housing and community development efforts in the communities they serve. In addition, Levo, Air Madness, and KELOLAND hosted a community fundraiser earlier this year to further support the cause.
 
The donation reflects Levo Credit Union's ongoing commitment to giving back and supporting local communities. Over the past five years, Levo has donated nearly $360,000 to charitable causes throughout the region.
 
About Northern Hills FCU
Northern Hills FCU is located in Sturgis, SD with branches in Deadwood, Belle Fourche, and Spearfish. Chartered in 1950, they hold over$122M in assets and have more than 9,700 members.
 
About Levo Credit Union
Levo Credit Union was chartered in 1934 and is South Dakota’s oldest credit union. The not-for-profit cooperative has over 37,000 members with six Sioux Falls locations, one Sioux City location, and one Fargo location. It serves 29 counties in South Dakota, North Dakota, Iowa, and Minnesota. For more information, please visit www.levo.org.
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