Representatives of Indiana s credit unions appeared on a portion of the telethon that was broadcast from James Whitcomb Riley Hospital for Children in Indianapolis. Riley is the only CMN hospital in the state. Credit Unions for Kids is a national credit union effort to raise money for children s hospitals throughout the country. In Indiana, the Indiana Credit Union League organizes the program, which is open to participation by all 236 member credit unions.
Most credit unions accept donations from members and staff one dollar at a time.
Donors are recognized with the familiar paper balloons that feature the donor s handwritten name. These balloons decorate credit union teller lines from Merrillville to Evansville and just about every city in between. Additionally, there are a number of creative approaches to raising money for the hospital. Helping People is personified by the variety and volume of participation in this statewide fundraiser. Indiana Credit Union League Duplication of information found within this site, is prohibited without express written permission from Indiana Credit Union League.