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This Month at GLCU

Your monthly roundup of credit union news, financial tips,

and member updates.

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November Swipestakes

 

Starting November 1, 2025, members with a GLCU checking account will be automatically entered into our GLCU Tap to Win Raffle for a chance to win $250 cash back deposited directly into their GLCU checking account! 

 

Here’s how to win: 

  • Just keep using your GLCU debit card throughout November.
  • A qualifying transaction must be $10 or more.
  • Winners are responsible for all federal, state, and local applicable taxes. 
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Shop Small This Holiday Season 

 

Saturday, November 29 is Small Business Saturday! As you’re thinking about your holiday shopping, consider supporting your community and local economy by stopping by a small business in your community.  

 

Check out this video of GLCU’s President and CEO Steve Bugg talking about the impact that small businesses have on our communities. 

 
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Help Us Keep our Neighbors Warm this Winter!

 

Clothing insecurity affects 1 in 2 children in Chicagoland, and in winter, lacking warm clothes can put their health and safety at risk.

 

Help GLCU keep local families safe and warm this winter. Visit a GLCU branch through November 30 and place your gently used or new winter items for children, women, and men in the donation boxes. 

 

More on the Coat Drive»

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GLCU Wants to Make Your Holidays a Little Brighter!

 

In the spirit of Banking for a Greater Good this holiday season, GLCU is giving back to our members! From November 10 – December 5, share what an extra $250 would mean to you and you could be one of 15 winners in our Ho Ho Holiday Giveback!

 

Enter to Win»

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Support Financial Empowerment this Giving Tuesday

 

This Giving Tuesday, help support the GLCU Foundation for Financial Empowerment drive real change, empowering people from all socioeconomic levels to take control of their financial future and build stronger, more equitable communities. If you’re able, please consider donating to help advance our mission. Every dollar makes an impact. 

 

Support Here»

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Upcoming Financial Education Events

  • November 8 - First-Time Homebuyer Workshop
  • November 15 - Financing Your Education Webinar

 

 

Register Here »

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GLCU in the Community

  • November 8 - Shred Event at Berkeley Branch

  • November 8 - Antioch Traveling Closet
  • November 22 - HOPE Food Pantry

 

Thanks for being a valued member of the GLCU family.

Questions?

Call us at (800) 982-7850 or visit glcu.org.

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