Save the date! MSUFCU is proud to host the 2023 Run for the House. This year's Run for the House will offer a 5K course, 10K course, a Kids Fun Run and Sprint, plus a virtual any-distance option to raise funds for the Ronald McDonald House of Mid-Michigan.

The in-person races will be located on a marked course at MSUFCU's Headquarters on March 19 beginning at 10 a.m. The 5K course will follow West Road through the paved paths of MSUFCU's campus. The 10K course will guide participants to State Road, west to Granger Meadows Park, and back to MSUFCU. Both courses will be chip-timed by the Michigan Running Foundation. Virtual participants have the option to run or walk the race anytime between March 17 and 19.

The House provides families with a place for home-cooked meals, space for siblings to play, and a comfortable space to sleep just steps away from Sparrow's NICU. The House serves nearly 200 families annually, more than 1,700 nights of lodging each year, with 74% of families able to stay free of charge. For more information and to register online, please visit https://runsignup.com/Race/MI/EastLansing/RunfortheHouseMichigan.

Grocery shoppers can support Lansing SAVE though the Kroger Community Rewards Program. Lansing SAVE is a partnership with the City of Lansing, Lansing School District, United Way South Central Michigan, and MSU Federal Credit Union. MSUFCU financial educators provide financial literacy lessons in participating classrooms and students deposit funds into their Children's Savings Account (CSA) to help save money for secondary education. Family, friends, and the community can assist students by linking their Kroger Rewards Card to the Desk Drawer Fund.

At least 1% of shoppers' overall combined grocery spending deposits quarterly to the Desk Drawer Fund. The funds donated to the Desk Drawer Fund through Kroger Community Rewards are then distributed evenly among Lansing SAVE accounts. Go to https://www.kroger.com/ to sign into or create your Kroger Rewards. Under the tab, "My Account" select "Community Rewards" on the left side of the page. Search "Desk Drawer Fund" and select "Enroll." Learn more at the Lansing SAVE website.

The Desk Drawer Fund is proud to support Lansing SAVE in its initiative to educate and encourage youth financial literacy.

MSU Federal Credit Union welcomed Bruce Forman, accomplished jazz guitarist for a magnificent performance on January 31. Forman began in the Texas jazz scene, before touring his music across the United States, including 18 records and soundtrack work on Clint Eastwood films. His latest record is titled Junkyard Duo. Currently he is a producer, arranger, and educator in residence at the University of South California's Jazz Guitar Department.

Blue Mondays are a component of the MSUFCU Jazz Artist in Residence Program, a now ten-year partnership with the MSU College of Music. Through the Residence Program, Forman worked with MSU Jazz Studies professors to mentor high school and college students. During his residency, Forman played with MSU Jazz Octets in Detroit, Kentwood, Plymouth, and Big Rapids. The season's final performance will feature saxophonist Camille Thurman on February 27. Visit the Blue Monday website to register and learn more. Free seating is limited. RSVP required.

MSUFCU is proud to support the MSU College of Music and MSUFCU Jazz Artist in Residence Program.

MSU Federal Credit Union is proud to support The Izzo Legacy 5k Run/Walk/Roll 2023. This year's event will take place on Saturday, April 15, prior to MSU's annual spring football game. The course will include sections of MSU's campus and streets throughout East Lansing.

This year's event will include a 5k run/walk, a 5k roll, 1-mile walk, children's races, and a virtual 5k. The event places an emphasis on fitness, fun, family, charity, and Spartan Spirit, as well as inclusivity by coordinating with MSU Adaptive Sports to accommodate participants of all abilities. Participants can expect a unique family-friendly event that encourages healthy living.

This event is a main fundraising opportunity for The Izzo Legacy Family Fund, a foundation focused on community support for the MSU and mid-Michigan communities. To register for this event, click here.