We are excited to welcome @ColeKmet, Chicago Tight End, as a Credit Union 1 Community Ambassador!
We’re looking forward to the growth of this relationship and cheering Cole on this weekend.
September Employee Spotlight! Branch and Community Engagement Manager, Barb Shoaf!
Barb is a passionate and dedicated advocate for her community of Rantoul. She is actively involved with several organizations such as the Rantoul Area Chamber of Commerce, Lincoln’s ChalleNGe Academy, and Exceed Church. Through her involvement, she helps those in her community learn more about financial literacy and how to navigate financial decisions. In her free time, she enjoys traveling and spending time with family, especially her grandchildren.
We are lucky to have Barb representing CU1!
August recap!
August = back to school season. Our team spent most of the month focusing on providing financial literacy seminars to students and adults. We are proud of our team for conintuing to show up and provide that crucial knowledge in a relatable and engageing manner!
Happy first day of Fall! A new season is a perfect time for a financial reset. Spend some time with your budget to make sure you're on track to meet your 2026 financial goals!
On Wednesday, September 16, our Member Solutions Teams will be in training all day and member service will be unavailable by phone, Live Chat, and secure message. For assistance on September 16, please use Luna's self-service banking capabilities, log in to Digital Banking, or visit your local branch.
Thank you for your understanding and being a member of CU1.
Accessing your paycheck up to two days early makes managing your money easier, but how does it work?
Learn more about how you can get paid up to two days early with CU1 at https://t.co/ZycAAl6YVB. Federally Insured by NCUA.
Challenge accepted. For each completed reception by @ColeKmet this regular season, Credit Union 1 will donate $100 to the Boys & Girls Clubs of Chicago.
The Boys & Girls Club provides safe after-school and summer spaces where kids and teens can build positive relationships, receive academic support, access healthy meals and snacks, and develop the skills they need to succeed.
Tune in this season to see the impact we can make on our community together!
CU1 will be closed 9.7.26, for a federal holiday. With CU1 Digital and Mobile Banking, we never actually close! Deposit funds, make transfers, pay bills, with your computer or mobile device.
Visit https://t.co/oi8Wx0enQT or download the CU1 mobile app for Android or iOS1
It’s officially GAME WEEK
The 2026 Shamrock Series presented by @MyCreditUnion1
🆚 Wisconsin
📍 Green Bay, Wisconsin
📆 Sunday, Sept. 6
⏰ 7:30 PM ET
📺 NBC | Peacock
#GoIrish☘️
August Employee Spotlight! Branch and Community Engagement Manager, Cara Lewis.
Cara was originally a teacher and then worked as the General Manager for the Palmer House Hotel, Restaurant & Pub in Sauk Centre before entering the credit union world in 2021. She is passionate about her community and serves as a board member for the Sauk Centere Area Chamber, the Artify Board, a member of Rotary, and a Deacon at Birch Hills Community Church.
We are lucky to have a team member like Cara!