'Allied For Good: CU4Kids Grant' Awards $85,000 To Support Credit Union Fundraising For Local Children’s Hospitals
By CU Today Staff —
CARMEL, Ind. – Allied Solutions announced the recipients of the inaugural Allied for Good: CU4Kids Grant, awarding 37 grants to credit unions and affinity groups in 19 states.
Launched as an extension of Allied Solutions’ long-standing commitment to CU4Kids, this new grant program provides direct financial support to credit unions looking to elevate their fundraising events, campaigns and community engagement efforts in the year ahead.
“Due to the incredible support and volume of applications received for the inaugural Allied for Good: CU4Kids Grant, the program is expanding its impact. Securian Financial and MemberCare, an APCO Holdings brand, have stepped forward as matching partners, increasing the total funding from $60,000 to $85,000 and allowing more credit unions to strengthen their fundraising efforts for local children’s hospitals in the Children’s Miracle Network,” Allied said.
“Allied Solutions is proud to partner with credit unions who share our belief in people helping people,” Pete Hilger, Allied Solutions CEO said. “These grants are designed to empower credit unions to make an even greater impact for children's hospitals in their communities. Thank you to our matching partners, Securian Financial and MemberCare, for your commitment to CU4Kids.”
The Allied for Good: CU4Kids Grant complements Allied Solutions’ ongoing support of CU4Kids Signature Events and reflects their continued investment in the credit union movement and in the health of kids and families nationwide. 2026 Allied for Good: CU4Kids Grant Recipients
Each grantee demonstrated a clear vision for increasing fundraising impact in 2026 – whether through innovative campaigns, expanded member engagement, or new community fundraising strategies. Funds from the grant program will directly support these planned activities and help credit unions amplify their impact for their local children’s hospitals, Allied said.
“At Securian Financial, we’re proud to stand alongside Allied Solutions and the credit union community in support of CU4Kids and the vital work being done for children’s hospitals,” said Matt Bauler, second vice president, affinity solutions distribution, Securian Financial. “By serving as a matching partner for the Allied for Good: CU4Kids Grant, we’re helping extend the reach of these efforts – empowering credit unions to deepen their impact, strengthen community connections and ultimately improve the lives of kids and families who need it most.” “Credit unions have a long history of giving back, and the CU4Kids program is a testament to that commitment,” Brian Becker, SVP, national accounts at MemberCare said. “We’re proud to support Allied Solutions in recognizing and amplifying the incredible work being done to benefit Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals and the families they serve.”
“We are inspired by the creativity and dedication shown by this year’s grant recipients,” Kristen Schavemaker, chief programs and foundation partnerships officer at Children’s Miracle Network said. “Together, we’re working toward a healthier future for kids across the US and Canada.”
Originally reported by CU Today.