Credit Union Political Action Council (CUPAC)
The Credit Union Political Action Council (CUPAC) is a voluntary association of credit union members, chapters and credit unions. It is not affiliated with any one political party and is an independent and autonomous organization not supported by League dues. CUPAC’s purpose is to promote good government and favorable legislation for credit unions through raising and disbursing funds to candidates and legislators sympathetic to the credit union movement. Contributions to CUPAC are used almost exclusively to support candidates. Click here to view CUPAC's page and resources.
ICU Foundation
The Illinois Credit Union Foundation is a not-for-profit charitable organization which promotes the self-help ideals of credit unions through grants, scholarships and cooperative partnerships. During its 25+ years of service to Illinois credit unions, the Foundation has awarded several million dollars in scholarships, community service grants, assistance for small credit union development, emergencies and natural disasters, limited income credit unions, and community involvement projects. Click here to view the Foundation's page and resources.
Illinois Youth Involvement Council (IYIC)
The mission of the IYIC is to ensure the future of the credit union movement by involving young people as members, employees and volunteers. The IYIC strives to reach out to young people and share information about credit unions as a financial service alternative. Click here to view IYIC's page and resources.
REAL Solutions
ICUL and the ICU Foundation have teamed up with the National Credit Union Foundation to bring Illinois credit unions a program called, "REAL Solutions for Low Wealth Households." REAL Solutions stands for Relevant, Effective, Asset-building, Loylaty-producing Solutions. The REAL Solutions program offers credit unions a way to migrate low-wealth households into economic empowerment. The intent of the REAL Solutions program is to help credit unions grow by introducing a variety of products, services, and programs that increase membership, deposits and loans. Click here to view the REAL Solutions page.