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GCP164 - 1st Gateway "Credit Union Kicks" w/Pat Drennen & Lili Eganhouse

October 17, 2025 • Grow Clinton • Season 1 • Episode 164

In this episode of the Grow Clinton Podcast, Andy and Jenny are visited by Pat Drennen and Lili Eganhouse of 1st Gateway Credit Union.

Named one of America's Best Credit Unions by Forbes, 1st Gateway Credit Union is proud to offer seven full-service branches servicing Eastern Iowa and Western Illinois.

New to the ever-developing list of community impact programs is the 1st Gateway Credit Union Kicks!

The 1st Gateway Credit Union's "Credit Union Kicks" program is a community initiative that provides new shoes and socks to students. The 1st Gateway Credit Union Foundation offers a program to help students start the school year with the proper footwear, which can lead to better attendance and academic performance.

The foundation will host its first "shoe drop" at Camanche Elementary School on October 21st, providing shoes for hundreds of students.

Want to support the program? Monetary donations are accepted at any of the credit union's branches to support the program, say 1st Gateway Credit Union.

Follow 1st Gateway Credit Union on Facebook for updates and opportunities to get involved! https://www.facebook.com/1stGatewayCU.

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Thank you for listening and for your ongoing support! ~Andy

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