Skip to main content

Summit Credit Union And Bank Of Sun Prairie Make Joint Donation

July 12, 2018 $10,000 donation to benefit Sunshine Place in wake of downtown explosionSUN PRARIE, Wis. — Bank of Sun Prairie and Summit Credit Union have joined together to contribute $5,000 each to Sunshine Place, which provides access to social services that Sun Prairie residents need to support themselves in times of need. The donation is intended to support Sunshine Place’s efforts to help the community of Sun Prairie in the wake of a massive explosion that hit the downtown area on July 10, 2018, following a gas leak.Jimmy Kauffman, president and CEO of Bank of Sun Prairie, commented, “This tragedy has really struck at the heart of our community, and our thoughts and prayers go out to everyone who was impacted by this tragic event. Partnering with Summit Credit Union on this donation shows the importance of community.”Kim Sponem, president & CEO of Summit Credit Union, added, “Our hearts go out to the entire Sun Prairie community and all those whom this event has touched. Two competitors coming together to make this joint donation shows that it is people and community who come first to both of our organizations.” You might also be interested in Summit Credit Union named Top Workplace in Madison, Milwaukee, and U.S., recognized for strong culture, engagement, and employee benefits... Summit Credit Union helps Wisconsin families achieve homeownership with up to $10K in down payment assistance... Summit Credit Union’s President and CEO Kim Sponem was recently featured on the Women of Community Banking podcast... Summit welcomed thousands of members and their families to Warner Park for its annual Summit Fest, blending its official Annual Meeting of the Membership... Summit Credit Union names Mike McCoy Chief Commercial Officer to advance commercial banking and support Wisconsin businesses... With $87 million in member benefits, Summit Credit Union remains the nation’s #1 credit union for Return of the Member... Summit Credit Union partners with LOVB Madison Volleyball to empower women athletes and advance equity in sports and finance... Kim Sponem calls for equitable pay practices, warning that lifetime pay gaps leave women at greater risk of retirement insecurity... Summit Credit Union earns the #1 national Return of the Member ranking again, highlighting its strong member value and financial impact...