March 31, 2026
CHIPPEWA FALLS, Wis.- The Royal Credit Union Foundation (RCU Foundation) has announced a $125,000 gift to the Chippewa Youth Hockey Association. This contribution supported rink upgrades at the organization’s ice arena.
“The RCU Foundation’s generous donation to the Chippewa Youth Hockey Association’s Chiller Project will have far reaching effects for many years into the future” said Steve Gibbs, President of the Chippewa Youth Hockey Association. “The donation helped pay for the new compressors and cooling system, enabling CYHA to continue to provide year-round ice for the members of CYHA and the community. This would not have been possible without the support of the RCU Foundation.”
At Royal Credit Union Foundation, our purpose is to make a meaningful difference in the lives and communities we serve,” said John Sackett, RCU Foundation President. “This ice arena is more than a building—it’s a safe, inclusive space that brings people together across generations, builds confidence and lifelong skills for youth, and strengthens the overall quality of life in the Chippewa Falls community.
The gift reflects the RCU Foundation’s continued focus on strengthening communities through meaningful local investments.
About RCU Foundation
The RCU Foundation (Foundation) was established in 2012 to support organizations and initiatives in communities where Royal Credit Union operates in western Wisconsin and eastern Minnesota. The Foundation focuses on large-scale, capital projects that help build community and create the spaces where people come together. Focus areas include education, health, and the arts. Currently, it has awarded more than $12 million in grants. Contact foundation@rcu.org for more information.
About Royal Credit Union
Royal Credit Union is a federally insured credit union proudly serving over 300,000 Members in Minnesota and Wisconsin. Royal is driven by a core ideology built on a strong purpose and values. You can open an account or apply for a low-rate loan at Royal Credit Union if you live or work in 26 counties in western Wisconsin or 16 counties in Minnesota. Counties served in Wisconsin include Adams, Ashland, Bayfield, Barron, Buffalo, Burnett, Chippewa, Clark, Douglas, Dunn, Eau Claire, Jackson, Lincoln, Marathon, Pepin, Pierce, Polk, Portage, Price, Rusk, Sawyer, St. Croix, Taylor, Trempealeau, Washburn, and Wood. Counties served in Minnesota include Anoka, Carver, Chisago, Dakota, Goodhue, Hennepin, Isanti, Olmsted, Pine, Ramsey, Scott, Sherburne, Wabasha, Washington, Winona and Wright. A complete list of Member eligibility requirements is available on the Royal Credit Union website. To learn more about Royal, visit rcu.org or call 800-341-9911.
