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 EIGHTEENTH year in a row!
ViaCU was awarded six Greatest Awards:
- Greatest Credit Union (18th year in a row)
- Greatest Place to get a Loan
- Greatest Place to get a Mortgage
- Greatest Place to get a Car Loan
- Greatest Insurance Agent - Beth Combs
- Greatest Mortgage Loan Officer - Susan Waggoner
Central Indiana Top Workplaces 2025
For the fourth consecutive year, ViaCU has been named a Top Workplaces by IndyStar for a culture
that values people and amplifies talents!
Cornerstone Company of the Year 2024
United Way of Grant County recently recognized Via Credit Union as the Cornerstone Company of the Year!
United Way posted: "It has been a privilege to work alongside valuable business partners in our community such as Via Credit Union, in our mission to LIVE UNITED. Because of their team's support and generosity, they are making an impact in the areas of health, education, and financial stability for countless individuals and families in Grant County. Because of their increased impact this past year, we were so happy to name them the United Way Cornerstone Company of the Year at our recent impact Awards. Thank you, ViaCU team, for all you do!"
Indiana Credit Union League Awards 2024
Via Credit Union was recently named the First Place winner of the 2024 Dora Maxwell Social Responsibility Community Service Award by the Indiana Credit Union League (ICUL) for credit unions with assets between $250 million and $1 billion. Additionally, ViaCU earned Second Place for the Louise Herring Philosophy in Action Award and received Honorable Mention for the Desjardins Youth Financial Literacy Award.
ViaCU was honored with the Dora Maxwell Social Responsibility Community Service Award for engaging members of the community with fun, interactive financial literacy activities during the CIC Football Day at Indiana Wesleyan University's Wildcat Stadium.
The Louise Herring Philosophy in Action Award, which celebrates credit unions that excel in applying credit union philosophy, was awarded to ViaCU for helping students in the Warsaw community build early money management skills through the opening of a student branch at Jefferson Elementary.
ViaCU also received the Desjardins Youth Financial Literacy Award for introducing debit cards to Teen Club members, empowering them to gain financial independence under parental supervision.
" Via Credit Union is dedicated to our mission of 'People Helping People Achieve Financial Success', it is at the core of everything we do," said Cindy Kohlmorgen, ViaCU’s President/CEO. "This honor reflects not just our efforts, but the collective dedication of our entire team to making a meaningful impact in the lives of our members and the communities we serve. It is truly humbling to receive this recognition from the Indiana Credit Union League."
Nominations were reviewed and judged at the state-level, and ICUL announced the winners at the 2024 Annual Meeting and Convention in Indianapolis on October 4.
America's Credit Unions Diamond Awards 2025
Via Credit Union was among 180 credit unions nationwide named as winner of the prestigious Diamond
Award-the Marketing, PR & Development Council’s annual competition for marketing excellence.
ViaCU received the following recognition:
• Financial Education Category for the
Islands of Financial Fortune project
• Audience Specific Marketing Category for the
introduction of the Teen Debit Card
The Marketing, PR & Development Council of America’s Credit Unions announced the winners at the annual conference in March, recognizing the best marketing campaigns in the credit union industry from the past year. Credit unions, advertising agencies, and associations submitted 1,400 submissions for the prestigious awards. In all, 180 organizations from 42 states were selected as winners. Chief Marketing Officer, Michelle Peterson, attended and accepted the awards on behalf of ViaCU.
"We are truly thrilled to celebrate Via Credit Union and the other Diamond Award winners with such a prestigious recognition," said Lesli Bishop, Co-Chair of the Diamond Awards and Chief Marketing Officer at Family Savings Credit Union in Gadsden, Ala. "These credit unions not only reflect the core values of the credit union movement, but they exemplify the forward-thinking and innovative strategies within our industry."
For more than 30 years, the Diamond Awards have celebrated the excellence in credit union marketing.
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".
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 items such as lice shampoo, clothing and personal hygiene items!
Over $8,000 worth of supplies were donated to 38 local schools during the 2024-2025 school year, thanks to the ViaCU staff, several vendors and Dollar General Distribution Center.
Parades
ViaCU enjoys participating at small town parades throughout the year.
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!
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.
Scholarships
ViaCU recognizes the importance of education, which is why we offer $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 2024 winners:
- Nathaniel Aguila, Marion High School
- Allison Clamme, Blackford High School
- Calvin Miller, Oak Hill High School
- Maverick Miller, Madison-Grant High School
- Jonathan Ratliff, Oak Hill High School
- Dylan Wagner, Delta High School
- Keaton Walker, Blackford High School
Friends of Dave Huffman Memorial Scholarship
ViaCU staff committed to annually fund a $1,000 Scholarship for a Mississinewa High School Senior 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". to a Mississinewa High School Senio
- 2024: Nolan Quaderer
- 2023: Hayden 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
Teacher Appreciation
ViaCU provides local teachers with a small gift to thank them for all of their hard work during Teacher Appreciation Week.
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.
