MembersAlliance Community Impact Fund
Expanding positive local impact by facilitating employee, MembersAlliance member, and community giving to local nonprofits.
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MembersAlliance Credit Union exists to inspire financial wellness and have an empowering impact on our community.
The long-time credit union motto of people helping people, means banking services designed to maximize the positive impact on members, but it also means making a positive impact in helping build and sustain a stronger community.
MembersAlliance's strength is our community. Since January 2021, through partnerships, sponsorships, and educational programs, MembersAlliance has partnered with over 50 local organizations, and contributed over $50,000 and 475 hours to making a difference in our community. Along with their corporate efforts, their Employee Enhancement Committee (EEC) selects local nonprofit organizations to which employees can donate time, money, or supplies. 
Alone, MembersAlliance can do some good, but together, we can make a real difference. In establishing the Community Impact Fund, they hope to help facilitate these efforts and expand the positive impact within our community. In addition to facilitating employee giving, MembersAlliance members and community members can now also help further this cause, by donating funds to this Impact Fund.
Below, MembersAlliance has highlighted some of the local nonprofits the EEC will be raising funds for 2025 and when those fundraising efforts will take place. The online donation date or the check date will determine to which campaign it will be applied. Please consider joining in supporting these worthwhile organizations. Join them in their commitment to being a positive force within our community.
Would you like to support MembersAlliance Community Impact Fund?
Use the orange "Donate" button to make a secure online donation!
Prefer to mail or drop off a check? Our mailing and physical address is:
Community Foundation of Northern Illinois
946 N Second Street
Rockford, IL 61107
Checks must be made out to the Community Foundation of Northern Illinois. Please make sure the date of checks falls within the dates listed for the campaign you would like to support. Thank you!
2026 Scheduled Campaigns | |
February 1-28 | Easter Seals Learning Academy | |
| Easter Seals Learning Academy in Machesney Park is a therapeutic day school serving students aged 3-21 with autism, emotional disabilities, or developmental delays. The school provides specialized education and therapy to foster independence, partnering with school districts to offer alternative placements. Students are provided with individualized education plans, therapeutic interventions, and behavior support. |
March 1-31 | Salvation Army of Rockford & Winnebago Co | |
| The Winnebago County/Rockford Salvation Army is dedicated to addressing the physical, emotional, and social needs of individuals and communities, providing assistance without discrimination based on race, gender, or background.
Their biggest fund drive happens during the holidays when they raise money to provide food, gifts, and other essential items to those in need during the holiday season. Through initiatives like toy drives, meal distribution, and the Angel Tree program, The Salvation Army aims to ensure everyone gets to experience the joy of the holidays. But they also need help after the holidays are over at the local level by providing qualified individuals temporary assistance with rent and utility bills, keeping food on the shelves at their Emergency Food Pantry and providing weekly Sunday worship services to assist seniors and others with friendships and comradery. |
April 1-30 | Family Peace Center | |
| The Family Peace Center is here for you, your loved ones, and your children. If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic violence, sexual violence, human trafficking, or abuse as an older adult or person with a disability, you are not alone — and you are welcome there. Their services are always confidential and free, and you do not need to leave your relationship to receive support at the Family Peace Center. Survivors who have completed an intake are also welcome to use the Family Peace Center as a respite space. Whether you need a quiet moment, a safe environment to regroup, or a place to pause between appointments, their doors are open to support your healing journey — on your terms. |
May 1-31 | Life Decisions | |
| At Life's Decisions they create relational mentoring opportunities for young people to gain the knowledge, skills and support necessary to lead healthy, productive lives. They serve multi-ethnic young people ages 15-23 who come from fractured family structures who feel alone and lack opportunities. The problem is these young people often reach adulthood lacking the knowledge and skills to lead a healthy and productive life. We solve this need by teaching basic life skills through relational mentoring, connecting these young people to a positive community where they are exposed to a new ecosystem and a new way of being. Vision Statement: We imagine a Rockford where every person is seen, known, and valued - a place where overlooked youth are equipped wand inspired through a Tribe of Mentors, restoring our city one relationship at a time. |
June 1-July 31 | Carrie Lynn Children's Center | |
| The Carrie Lynn Children's Center began in March of 1989 when former Winnebago County State's Attorney Paul Logli gathered a committee to explore better coordination in handling child abuse cases, wanting to offer more support to young victims. After much groundwork, an advisory board and working with other local organizations, the doors of the Center opened in November of 1997. Today, Carrie Lynn Children's Center serves both Winnebago & Boone Counties, standing as a trusted support system for families grappling with the challenges of child sexual and serious physical abuse. They connect families with vital social, mental health, and other essential support services, all within a neutral, child-friendly environment.
The Center's goal is simple - to create a safe and welcoming space where children who have experienced abuse can find the support they need. They help coordinate investigations, medical care, counseling, legal support and training - all with a focus on the well-being of the child and family. Children come to the center through referrals from law enforcement or child protective services. The Center also offers training for families in recognizing the signs of abuse, how to talk to a child who has experienced abuse and what to do if you suspect abuse. Through their Crisis Intervention Program, they provide on-site therapy to address immediate needs and offer free counseling sessions to families before referring them to long-term counseling. Their Medical Site serves victims of child abuse and neglect by offering specialized, pediatric medical exams and services in a child-friendly atmosphere. |
August 1-30 | Jaimie Cox Foundation | |
| Mission: Harness the power of community to better the lives of first responders, veterans, underprivileged youth and those pursuing higher education. About: On November 5, 2017 our lives were turned upside down when Officer Jaimie Cox of Rockford, IL Police Department was killed in the line of duty. We lost a great man far too soon. Jaimie was a loving husband, son, brother, uncle, nephew, cousin, friend, and co-worker. The Jaimie Cox Foundation was established in 2019 by friends and family of Jaimie. He led a life of service; always placing the welfare of others before his own. Our goal is to harbor the support of all who bear Jaimie’s sacrifice and continue serving others in Jaimie’s name; simply because Jaimie deserves that. |
September 1-30 | Rock River Valley Pantry | |
| The Rock River Valley Pantry was established as a non-profit in 1976 and was given 501c3 status in 1977. They started small, serving about 125 households a month from a downtown location with the help of a small number of volunteers. Those who needed the Pantry services could use them four times a year.
The Rock River Valley Pantry (RRVP) continues to serve the community, providing emergency food to those in the community that would otherwise go hungry. To accomplish this:
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October 1-December 15 | Circle of Change & Winnebago Co CASA | |
| Circle of Change aspires to transform the lives of high-risk populations, including veterans, at-risk children, and first responders, by pioneering innovative dog training programs and evidence-based peer mentorship. They are dedicated to fostering resilience, cultivating social-emotional health, and empowering individuals to lead fulfilling lives thus achieving a significant reduction in suicide risk. Supporting At-Risk Youth: The program for At-Risk Youth helps young individuals build confidence, emotional regulation, social skills, and a profound sense of purpose. It's more than just training; it's about personal growth. Veterans & First Responders: Our Veterans & First Responders program is rooted in military values, building trust, discipline, and mutual support between handlers and dogs. In addition to impactful peer mentorship. |
| Winnebago County Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASAs) are volunteers who are appointed by judges to watch over and advocate for children who have experienced abuse or neglect, to make sure they don't get lost in the overburdened legal and social service system or languish in an inappropriate group or foster home. CASAs stay with each case until the child is placed in a safe, permanent home. For many children, their CASA volunteer will be the one constant adult presence in their lives. Winnebago County CASA History: In 1987, Judge Bradner Riggs, then presiding judge over Juvenile Court in Winnebago County, met with the Junior League of Rockford to bring CASA to the children of Winnebago County. Today, more than 30 years later, Winnebago County CASA is a nonprofit, volunteer-based organization whose mission is to support and advocate for the best interests of children within the juvenile abuse and neglect court system. Since 1987, we have trained more than 700 volunteers and served more than 3,600 children in Winnebago County. Today, approximately 500,000 children in the US are caught up in the court and child welfare maze because they are unable to live safely at home. These children are removed from parents who can't — or won't — take care of them, and then into their lives come dozens of strangers: police, foster parents, therapists, social workers, judges, lawyers, and more. A CASA volunteer may be the only person to help them get to a supportive and safe place. |
Would you like to support the MembersAlliance Community Impact Fund? You can make a donation directly to this fund, to help grow its impact and ability to provide support for our community — forever!
