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Community Involvement

We strive to make a difference

Via Credit Union is part of the communities where our members and staff live and work! Through various community events, ViaCU strives to make a difference. Below includes a partial listing of events ViaCU participates in each year.

Awards

Chronicle-Tribune Greatest Awards

The Chronicle-Tribune readers voted Via Credit Union the GREATEST CREDIT UNION in Grant County for the SEVENTEENTH year in a row!

ViaCU was also awarded:

  • Greatest Place to get a Loan
  • Greatest Place to get a Car Loan
  • Greatest Place to get a Mortgage

Central Indiana Top Workplaces 2023

Via Credit Union was awarded a Top Workplaces 2023 honor by The Indianapolis Star.   An anonymous survey gathered employee feedback through a third-party, Energage, LLC, uniquely measured 15 culture drivers that are critical to the success of any organization: including alignment, execution, and connection, just to name a few.

CUNA Diamond Awards

Via Credit Union was honored to receive two Diamond Awards by the Credit Union National Association (CUNA) Marketing & Business Development Council.  ViaCU won a Diamond Award in the One-Time Event category for 85 Acts of Kindness and in the Complete Campaign category for 1% Cash Back campaign.

Forbes Best-In-State Credit Unions 2022 List

July 27, 2022

Via Credit Union has been awarded on the Forbes list of Best-In-State Credit Unions 2022.  This prestigious award is presented by Forbes and Statista, Inc., the world-leading statistics portal and industry ranking provider.  The awards list was announced on June 21, 2022 and can be viewed on Forbes website by visiting  https://www.forbes.com/best-in-state-credit-unions/#5c23a1156167

Forbes and Statista identified Best-In-State Credit Unions 2022 based on an independent survey of approximately 26,000 US consumers who were asked to rate credit unions at which they have or previously have had checking accounts.  Participants made recommendations regarding overall satisfaction; they also assessed banks in the following areas: Trust, Terms & Conditions, Branch Services, Digital Services, Customer Service and Financial Advice. 

“ViaCU is ecstatic to be recognized on the Forbes list of Best-In-State Credit Unions 2022," David Abernathy, CEO of Via Credit Union, said. “Everyone at ViaCU, from our Board of Directors, to management team, to staff, work hard each day for our members. This honor validates their efforts!”

chronicle-tribune award
Top Workplace 2023Diamond Awards


 

CASA Sand Sculpture Artfest

ViaCU participates in the annual CASA fundraiser by creating a sand sculpture.  Pictured is Sam Bacon, Ashley Slain and Kim Speidel creating a bee with the theme: "Thank you for BEE-ING child advocates".

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Sand Castle


Financial Literacy

Staff shares financial literacy to both students and adults by visiting classrooms and employee health fairs.

Financial Literacy


Nurse's Aid

Staff and members make donations to the Nurse's Aid program through Jean Days and by purchasing fundraiser items. Each year, ViaCU is able to provide area school nurses with over $8,000 worth of items such as lice shampoo, clothing and personal hygiene items! In addition, an anonymous member donated homemade hats and gloves.

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Nurses Aid


Parades

ViaCU enjoys participating at small town parades throughout the year.

employees at parades


Cancer Services Walk of Hope

ViaCU staff raised $1,750 in donations through Jeans Days in early spring and/or walked the mile Walk of Hope for Cancer Services of Grant County!

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Cancer Services


Angel Tree Programs

Each Christmas season the staff of ViaCU generously contributes to the Angel Tree Program that provides gifts to children in need in our community.

angel tree


Scholarships

ViaCU recognizes the importance of education, which is why we offer six $1,000 scholarships to high school seniors who are a member of ViaCU, have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.  ViaCU is proud to announce the 2023 winners:

  • Emily Fisher, Marion High School
  • Allison Jacobs, Blackford High School
  • Carter Elkins, Oak Hill High School
  • Riata Rouch, Blackford High School
  • Madysen Whitesell, Blackford High School
  • Evalyn Wohlfarth, Eastbrook High School

Friends of Dave Huffman Memorial Scholarship

ViaCU staff committed to funding $1,000 annually to honor former Gas City Branch Manager, Dave Huffman who will be remembered for his contributions to Gas City, which he referred to as "Paradise on Earth".

  • Hayden Nelson, Mississinewa High School

Scholarship WinnersHayden Nelson


Stocked Local Food Pantries

Non-perishable food and toiletries were collected at each branch. 

  • East Marion: The Harvest House
  • Gas City: The Well
  • Hartford City: Senior Center
  • South Marion: Homeland Mission
  • Warsaw: Combined Community Service
  • West Marion: Salvation Army

Feed the Need


Teacher Appreciation

ViaCU provides local teachers with a small gift to thank them for all of their hard work during Teacher Appreciation Week.

Teacher Appreciation


Teacher Grants

Via Credit Union awarded 18 Teacher Grants, totaling over $7,500, to support innovative classroom projects during the 2023-2024 school year. Over the years, ViaCU has funded a total of 164 projects, contributing over $67,500 to local teachers.

Teacher Grant Winners 23-24


United Way

ViaCU staff is RAISING THEIR HANDS for the United Way of Grant County and contributing funds to wear jeans on Fridays during September.

United Way


Warsaw Parks Dept Events

Warsaw staff and Coindexter Kid’s Club mascot, Piggy Banks, attend multiple events throughout the year. Some of the fun includes roasting s’mores by the campfire at the Fall Fest and serving popcorn at Summer Movie Night.

Warsaw Park