CCU Supports People Lending Assistance Network of Lake County

Volunteer network provides hope, food and job assistance for Lake County Families

Grayslake, IL, May 6, 2014: Consumers Credit Union (CCU; $610 Million, Waukegan, IL) recently donated $1,000.00 in support of People Lending Assistance Network (PLAN), 1892 Nicole Avenue in Round Lake Beach, IL.  PLAN a not-for-profit organization that provides food, clothing, appliances, education and job assistance to both individuals and families.  PLAN serves primarily the central Lake County area, while relying almost exclusively on donations to fund operations and supply products and services to those less fortunate.

Under the leadership of the organization’s Director Michael Pimpo, PLAN was founded in June of 2007 and is run entirely by local resident volunteers who choose to help others in need.  Volunteers for the organization range from retired military personnel, adult volunteers and local students, many from area churches.  PLAN provides extremely efficient services to those in need five days a week.  For example, each dollar donated to PLAN purchases 9 pounds of food through the Northern Illinois Food Bank.

“Many of us are so consumed by our daily routine, we tend to overlook the needs of those less fortunate then ourselves.” said Sean Rathjen, CCU President. “PLAN is a vital part of our community, providing goods and services to families in the surrounding area.  It’s comforting to know there are organizations such as PLAN willing to lend a hand to those in need as the economy continues to struggle. CCU is both proud and excited to support their outstanding efforts.” 

For more information about CCU’s community involvement, please contact Sean M. Rathjen, CCU President, at 847.782.4670.  Consumers Credit Union is Member-owned, with offices in Waukegan, Mundelein, Round Lake Beach, Gurnee, North Waukegan and Volo and online at www.myconsumers.org.

Attached is a picture of CCU President Sean M. Rathjen and Jennifer Wenckowski, CCU’s Round Lake Beach Member Experience Manager, presenting a check for $1,000.00 to PLAN Director Michael Pimpo, Sr. and family.  For more information about PLAN, its activities and how you can donate funds, please contact Michael Pimpo, PLAN Director, at 847.302.9904 . . . or check out PLAN online at www.afreeplan.com.

Pictured (left to right):  Jennifer Wenckowski, Michele Pimpo, Michael B. Pimpo, Michael Pimpo Sr., Sean Rathjen, CCU President/CEO.