Philanthropy
Giving back to the communities we live in.
Deck The Falls 2025
It takes a whole community to make downtown Cedar Falls sparkle during the holiday season, and the team at CFCCU is proud to play a part! Our staff recently joined in the festive efforts to help decorate the streets and bring holiday magic to the heart of our city.
Seeing the lights twinkle and the decorations come to life reminds us that the season is about coming together – and we’re thrilled to contribute to the joy and cheer of Cedar Falls.
Back to School Teacher Giveaway
In August 2025, CFCCU held a Back to School Teacher Giveaway drawing and surprised three amazing teachers from the Cedar Valley and surrounding areas with baskets full of school supplies and classroom essentials.
These donations help ensure their students start the year strong, and it’s our way of saying thank you to educators who go above and beyond every single day.
At CFCCU, giving back is at the heart of what we do—and we’re proud to invest in our local schools, teachers, and kids. Stay tuned for more community giveaways and events!
Women Build 2025
CFCCU is proud to participate in Women Build 2025!
This annual event brings community members together to help build safe, affordable housing for families in need. Our staff rolled up their sleeves and joined volunteers from across the Cedar Valley to lend a hand on the build site.
At CFCCU, we believe in strengthening our community through service, and Women Build is a wonderful way to support families, empower women, and make a lasting impact.
Spreading a Little May Day Cheer!
On May 1st, CFCCU lenders delivered May Day baskets to local businesses throughout the Cedar Valley. It was our way of sharing a small surprise, brightening days, and showing appreciation for the partnerships that strengthen our community.
At CFCCU, we value the connections we have with local businesses and love taking part in traditions that bring joy to the people we serve.
Tree Plant in East Waterloo
The Walnut Neighborhood received an $11,000 grant from the Community Foundation of Northeast Iowa, to plant 95 new trees along the E. 4th Corridor from Franklin to Dane St. this Fall.
CFCCU participated as trees are being planted along the easement of CFCCU’s Waterloo Branch property.
Great work Jeff!
Women Build
CFCCU staff and board members (Helen Pearce, CEO; Kelli Aikey, Senior Loan Officer; Courtney Chesmore, Loan Officer; Wendy Winters, Member Service Supervisor; Sheila Kittleson, B.O.D; Becky Riehm, B.O.D) volunteered their time at the Women Build event in May 2019, founded by Iowa Heartland Habitat for Humanity. They worked hard to help build a house for a very grateful family in our community. It is easy for these ladies to look past the blisters and banged up fingers when they know they are helping a family in need build their home.
Pack the Dome 2020
On January 20, 2020, the CFCCU staff took part in Pack the Dome 2020. Our time was spent helping pack 48,000 backpacks for the NE Iowa Food Bank to help feed 4,000 kids in NE Iowa.
RANDOM ACTS OF KINDnESS 2020
In honor of Random Acts of Kindness (RAK) week, CFCCU wanted to give back by making Valentine’s Day cards for residents at the Western Home Communities and New Aldaya Lifescapes.
Clean up day
Chad Kaeppel and Gordie Sorensen, VP of Lending and Board of Director, of the Cedar Falls Community Credit Union (CFCCU) enjoyed a beautiful day outside with the Cedar Falls Lions Club members picking up trash along Greenhill Road in Cedar Falls. In efforts to keep our town clean they both volunteered their time to support the community they serve. Chad Kaeppel is quoted as saying, “It was actually a lot of hard work for everyone involved but at the end of the day it was very satisfying and rewarding.” CFCCU supports its employees and board members in volunteerism within the communities it serves.
Financial Literacy Class
Pictured is Josh Hurley along with a 9th grade class from Holmes Junior High School (HJH). Josh is a loan officer with CFCCU. He recently taught a class about applying for a loan, how to establish good credit, and what a loan means to your personal budget. CFCCU is a partner in education with HJH and continues to be involved with the future of our community with our focus on financial education.
