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Local Giving

At Cornerstone Credit Union, we are committed to supporting programs and not-for-profit organizations that make a positive impact in the communities we serve. Since 1999, the employees of CCU have invested over $112,778 through The United Way Workplace Campaign, helping to fund  Partner Agencies and programming in Stephenson, Jo Daviess and Carroll counties. In addition to what we do corporately, CCU has a dedicated Community Relations Committee, CRC, made up of staff volunteers. 

Stateline Boys and Girls Club - Champion of Youth Award

South Beloit Branch Manager, Mel Cruz was awarded the Champion of Youth Award for her passion, hard work and dedication while serving on the Board of Stateline Boys and Girls Club. 

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Christmas Sights & Sounds


Jami Castaneda was the winner of Christmas Sights & Sounds drawing.  She won a gift certificate from Golden Key.  Congratulations!
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Sterling Christmas Walk

CCU Sterling Branch participated in Santa's Workshop at the downtown Christmas Walk on December 1, 2023. Our Christmas Elves helped children color ornaments and everyone got to take home a goody bag. 


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Nature of Confluence - Annual Tree Lighting Event

CCU South Beloit Branch had the opportunity to sponsor Nature of Confluence - Annual Tree Lighting" Event.  Thank you South Beloit Branch for helping brighten up the Holidays!

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Salvation Army Angel Tree 2023

Thank you to our members and staff for helping to fulfill the wishes of local children during this Christmas season. Every tag on our Salvation Army Angel Tree was realized, allowing children in need to experience the joy of a gift on Christmas morning. Happy Holidays to all!

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Meals and Wheels of Beloit

Cornerstone Credit Union's Employees Paul H and Julia B presented a check to Meals and Wheels of Beloit.
Pictured: "D", Volunteer Coordinator, Ellen Weigand, Executive Director and Amy Mumm, Program Manager. 

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9th Annual WREX Food Drive.

Cornerstone CU had the opportunity to host the 9th annual Freeport Food Drive.  Thank you to WREX and the FACC for letting us open our Branch to the community to pack our facility with non-perishable food items.  The amount of items donated was overwhelming and big shout out to Freeport for making it happen. 

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Family Promise of Greater Beloit

Cornerstone Credit Union's South Beloit Branch Manager, Mel Cruz was able to present a check to Family Promise of Greater Beloit's President, Beth Gliebe.

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Free Community Shred Day 2023 - Freeport Branch

Cornerstone Credit Union was once again proud to sponsor our community Shred Day. Thanks to everyone who came out to properly dispose of valuable papers and to our CCU volunteers: Juli Johnson, Jennifer Barklow, Jason Barklow, Gail CLore, Tana Reed and Riley Austin. 

Influential Women in Business Luncheon

CCU South Beloit Branch Manager Melodie Cruz and Sterling Branch Manager Melissa Ripley were happy to be among those in attendance at the 2023 Greater Beloit & Stateline Chambers’ Influential Women in Business Luncheon at the Eclipse Center in Beloit on Thursday, Sept 21. Cornerstone is proud to be a member of both of these chambers. Celebrating women’s achievements, this year’s Keynote speaker Jennifer Kingston from Edwards Jones gave a motivating presentation on leadership and the word “sonder.” Cornerstone congratulates this year’s influential award winners!!

Stateline Chamber of Commerce Golf Outing

Cornerstone Credit Union was proud to be a hole sponsor at the 2023 Golf Play Day “Hawaiian Style” for the Stateline Chamber of Commerce on Sept 14th. One lucky participant was the winner of our game “Hula Hoop for a Pizza Dinner Basket” and 2 more winners received Starbucks Gift Cards for guessing how many “tees” were in a jar. Congrats to the winners!
Pictured: So Beloit Branch Mgr Mel Cruz with MSR Abi Vivas.

Taste of Fiesta 2023

We had a great turnout for Taste of Fiesta this weekend with 131 registrations for our tailgate gift giveaway! Had a blast playing ring toss and carnival bag toss with the kids and talking with our visitors about Cornerstone. Thanks for stopping by our booth from our Sterling Staff (photo right side): Micah Arneson, Iridian Hernandez, Melissa Rippy, Bard Ainsworth, Alma Zaragoza.

Stateline Boys & Girls Club Summer Carnival

The Stateline Boys & Girls Club Summer Carnival was a big hit. There was a lot of fun, food and prizes for all! Cornerstone Credit Union was a proud sponsor of the event and donated ~200 cans of food to the Caritas Food Pantry in Beloit. Pictured in bottom photo is Chelsea Hall with B&GC, CEO Mark Rand, CCU MSR Abi Vivas and children who are members of the Club.

Rockton-Roscoe Rotary Ribfest Gift Card Winner

Nicole Maukstead received a $25 gift card to Pinnon Meats from Member Service Representative Paul Harris, for being the raffle winner at the Rockton-Roscoe Rotary Ribfest. The annual rib grilling competition features grill masters from area fire departments who vie for the ultimate rib trophy. Approximately $5,000 is raised for the kids with funds going to scholarships for students at South Beloit and Hononegah high schools and also to purchase books for area schools. Cornerstone Credit Union's donation helped to provide two scholarships to area seniors and award-wining books to local libraries and high schools. 

                                                

National Night Out

National Night Out - August 1, 2023
CCU President Gail Clore and the South Beloit branch team volunteered to serve the community an array of food, including hot dogs, brats, sides and drinks. Gail was also happy to donate $1,000 to the cause, in honor of the men and women who dedicate their time serving the community through police and fire protection. Raffle prizes were also handed out to add to the smiles this night!
Pictured top: left is Officer Bryan Ramirez, middle is Chief Adam Truman and on the right is Sargent James Sanders with Gail presenting the check, joined by South Beloit Branch manager Mel Cruz and Member Service Representative Abi Vivas. Bottom left: Gail, Mel and Abi join Member Service Representative Julia Berglund to enjoy some food.

 
 

Nature at the Confluence event

Thank you to all who attended the first Community Fire in May at Nature at the Confluence, partly sponsored by Cornerstone Credit Union. This helps make the event free for the community and our guest drum circle leader Jahmes! Check out the Nature at the Confluence and learn about all of the wonderful programs they have: https://natureattheconfluence.com/ It's right in your backyard! Pictured left to right is CCU MSR Paul Harris, Nature at the Confluence Executive Director Julie Uram and CCU MSR Julia Berglund.

Congratulations to our 2023 Founders' Scholarship Recipients!

Cornerstone Credit Union proudly announces the recipients of its 2023 Founders’ Scholarships. Each deserving winner receives a $1,500 award as they embark on the next chapter of their educational journey. Best wishes for a successful future: Kristina Bondele - Forreston High School; Nicolas Sigler - Washington High School; Natalie Yeoman - Freeport High School. Owen Greenfied - Forreston High School and Rylee Johnson - Rock Falls High School. 

South Beloit Kids Bid Read Fun for All

Cornerstone Credit Union Branch Manager Melodie Cruz (middle) and Customer Financial Representative Julia Berglund (right) were guest readers April 20 for preschool storytime at the South Beloit Public Library. Attendees went home with a free book and goody bag from CCU and a bank of their own crafting.

CCU donates to Stateline Boys and Girls Club

On behalf of Cornerstone’s Community Relations Committee, South Beloit Branch Manager Melodie Cruz presented a $2,500 donation check to Stateline Boys and Girls Club (SBGC) CEO Mark Rand. The SBGC is a valued community partner making a difference in the Stateline area, providing programs to help local youth develop into confident, capable, responsible adults. The SBGC has 2 locations in the Stateline area. (Joel Barrett Campus, in Beloit, WI and Bruce Nichols Campus, in South Beloit, IL).  https://statelinebgc.org/

2022 Annual Meeting Wrap-up

Cornerstone Credit Union held its 2022 Annual Meeting on March 18, 2023 at its Freeport branch. The members in attendance received a special gift, plus several lucky winners won prizes, including an Amazon Fire Smart TV, gift cards, flowers and more. Thank you for coming!