June 9, 2023
Eau Claire, Wis. – The RCU Foundation made a $50,000 gift to the Eau Claire Public Schools Foundation. The funds support GATEWAYS, a community-based transition space for Eau Claire Area School District students with disabilities. GATEWAYS provides an offsite hub for young adults to develop the skills and knowledge needed to achieve their goals. The donation was formally acknowledged with the unveiling of a donor plaque at the GATEWAYS location on May 9, 2023.
"Every act of kindness and generosity has the power to change lives” said Todd Johnson, Executive Director of the Eau Claire Public Schools Foundation. “The Royal Credit Union Foundation’s gift to the community-based transition program for students with disabilities is a shining example of how a single gesture can have a profound impact on an entire community, empowering individuals to overcome obstacles and achieve their fullest potential."
“The Royal Credit Union Foundation has a proud history of supporting educational spaces in areas served by Royal Credit Union” said John Sackett, President of the RCU Foundation Board. “We are honored to support GATEWAYS as it will ensure young adults who need guidance to become independent and successful have the space and resources they need to succeed.”
GATEWAYS opened in the Eastridge Center in Eau Claire in the fall of 2022.
About RCU Foundation
The RCU Foundation (Foundation) was established in 2012 to support organizations and initiatives in communities where Royal Credit Union operates in western Wisconsin and eastern Minnesota. The Foundation focuses on large-scale, capital projects that help build community and create the spaces where people come together. Focus areas include education, health, and the arts. The Foundation hosts the annual Rock the Riverfront-Charity Classic event in Eau Claire. Currently, it has awarded more than $7 million in grants. Contact foundation@rcu.org for more information.
About Royal Credit Union
Royal Credit Union is a federally insured credit union proudly serving over 290,000 Members in Minnesota and Wisconsin. Royal is driven by a core ideology built on a strong purpose and values. You can open an account or apply for a low-rate loan at Royal Credit Union if you live or work in 26 counties in western Wisconsin or 16 counties in Minnesota. Counties served in Wisconsin include Adams, Ashland, Bayfield, Barron, Buffalo, Burnett, Chippewa, Clark, Douglas, Dunn, Eau Claire, Jackson, Lincoln, Marathon, Pepin, Pierce, Polk, Portage, Price, Rusk, Sawyer, St. Croix, Taylor, Trempealeau, Washburn, and Wood. Counties served in Minnesota include Anoka, Carver, Chisago, Dakota, Goodhue, Hennepin, Isanti, Olmsted, Pine, Ramsey, Scott, Sherburne, Wabasha, Washington, Winona and Wright. A complete list of Member eligibility requirements is available on the Royal Credit Union website. To learn more about Royal, visit rcu.org or call 800-341-9911.
