WHITEHALL, Wis. – The RCU Foundation made a $300,000 gift to the Friends of the Whitehall Public Library’s “Roots and Wings” campaign. The funds from this campaign will be used to construct a new library facility in downtown Whitehall. The new library will provide a more effective and efficient space to serve the community.

"We are so pleased to be the recipients of this generous grant from the RCU Foundation” said Amanda Hegge, Director of the Whitehall Public Library.  “Without this gift, we would not be in the position to break ground on our library project this year.”

“Libraries enhance the quality of life for all” said Tom Huffcutt, Secretary of the RCU Foundation Board. “We are honored to support the new Whitehall public library as it will ensure that community members from Whitehall and beyond will have a place to gather and learn for years to come.” The Royal Credit Union Foundation Program Area in the new library facility will be a flexible space that can be configured to meet the changing needs of the community.

Construction is expected to begin in 2023 with the new library opening in 2024. 

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 270,000 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.