NOVI, Mich. —— Vibe Credit Union has launched the Good Vibes Foundation, a 501(c)(3) public charity designed to create a what the CU called a “new chapter in Vibe’s long-standing commitment to the people, programs, and neighborhoods of Southeast Michigan.”
According to the $1.36-billion Vibe CU, the creation of the Foundation allows it to “move faster, reach deeper, and partner intentionally with organizations closest to community needs. As a member-owned cooperative, Vibe reinvests earnings locally. The Good Vibes Foundation extends this cooperative model beyond banking, transforming local success into direct community support and provides structure for giving through grants.”
‘Heart of Our Work’
“The concept of elevating community and creating opportunity has been at the heart of our work at Vibe Credit Union,” Stephanie Leahy, VP-community impact at Vibe Credit Union and executive director of the Good Vibes Foundation, said in a statement. “The Good Vibes Foundation will provide a platform to make an even more significant impact and invest in the essential building blocks that allow communities to grow with dignity and stability.”
The Focus
The credit union said the Good Vibes Foundation will focus on Financial Empowerment, Inclusion and Community Betterment initiatives in three core areas of impact:
- Financial Education: By providing practical, real-world education on budgeting, credit, and saving, the Good Vibes Foundation will help individuals build sustainable futures.
- Food Security: With 1.5 million Michiganders facing hunger, the Foundation will lend its resources to initiatives that ensure consistent access to nutritious food.
- Housing Stability: The Foundation will support organizations that help neighbors find, secure, and maintain safe housing, recognizing that home stability is foundational to success in work and school.
About the Grants
Vibe Credit Union said the Good Vibes Foundation has created a straightforward grant process to reduce barriers for nonprofits to access funding. Grants will be awarded to nonprofits within proximity of Vibe Credit Union’s branch network to ensure resources directly benefit the local community. The first grant cycle will launch in Spring 2026.
