Granite City, IL - February 11, 2020 - In 2019, GCS Credit Union generated nearly 1,000 employee volunteer hours through their Caring for our Community program.  The Caring for our Community program is an original program that recognizes staff members for their volunteer hours in the community.  GCS Credit Union’s top volunteer in 2019 was Jason Kaminski, a Member Service Representative who recently celebrated 20 years with GCS Credit Union. Kaminski volunteered 200 hours in the community through various neighborhood and philanthropic events. GCS Credit Union has always focused on giving back to its communities. GCS employees pledged $16,618.26 in donations to the United Way in 2019. The GCS Credit Union Board of Directors matched this donation with an additional $16,618.26 given to the United Way. In addition, GCS Credit Union employees currently participate in Jean Days each month and have raised $11,237 for local charities in need in 2019.  If your group, organization, or event is in need of volunteers, please contact the GCS Credit Union Community Relations Team at 618.797.3668. To find out more about GCS Credit Union, visit myGCScu.com.  
 
Founded in 1941 out of a single office in Granite City, GCS Credit Union now serves members at seven conveniently located branches across Southwestern Illinois.  GCS offers convenient options for checking and savings accounts as well as personal, auto, and home equity loans. Members can also stay up to date on their finances 24/7 through numerous ATM locations, a telephone audio response system, PCU online banking, mobile app, and by visiting myGCScu.com