Vibrant Credit Union has launched a new Be The Good Foundation, a philanthropic initiative designed to power more kindness, more opportunity, and more “good stuff” in communities across the Midwest.

For years, Vibrant has believed that doing good shouldn’t be a side project — it should be part of who we are, says a recent credit union release. The Be The Good Foundation brings that belief to life, supporting organizations that are building brighter futures through financial literacy, youth development, and community enrichment.

“Good doesn’t happen by accident,” said Tiffany Haedt, president of the new foundation. “It happens when people roll up their sleeves, show up for each other, and decide that doing the right thing is worth the effort. This foundation lets us invest in the people and nonprofits already making that kind of magic happen.”

The logo for the new Vibrant Be the Good Foundation.

The Foundation’s focus areas reflect Vibrant’s long-standing belief that thriving communities start with strong building blocks:

• Financial Literacy: Because understanding money is a superpower everyone deserves.
• Youth Development: Preparing the next generation of leaders, creators, helpers, and big thinkers.
• Community Enrichment: Supporting programs that make our neighborhoods feel safer, healthier, and more connected.

Guided by values like optimism, integrity, joy, and compassion, the Foundation chooses projects that don’t just sound good on paper — they make a real difference.

“We’re here for the changemakers,” said Megan Anderson, board vice president. “The people who get up every day and do the work. If we can fuel that, we’ll gladly bring the spark.”

The Foundation is led by a volunteer Board of Directors — Matt McCombs, Amy Henderson, Marsha Wolff, Nick Tarpein, and Trista Beise — who believe in transparency, responsibility, and the power of small actions that become big outcomes.

Nonprofits can now submit grant proposals. Application materials, eligibility details, and FAQs are available at VibrantCreditUnion.org/bethegood.

The site notes the foundation mission: “We fund projects and programs that boost financial literacy, equip kids with essential life skills, and create thriving communities. We do this with purpose and heart, rooted in our belief that when people and organizations come together for good, everyone benefits.”

“Communities thrive when people lift each other up,” said Marsha Wolff, Secretary/Treasurer. “The Be The Good Foundation is here to help that lift go farther.”

Tiffany Haedt, Vibrant Credit Union vice president of talent and development, is new board president for Be the Good Foundation.

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Jonathan Turner -- who has called the Quad Cities home since 1995 -- has decades of experience as a professional journalist and pianist. His experience writing for daily newspapers, public radio and local TV encompasses a wide range of subjects, including the arts, politics, education, economic development, historic preservation, business, and tourism.

Jonathan most loves writing about music and the arts (which he now does as a freelancer for the River Cities Reader and Visit Quad Cities). He has a passion for accompanying musicals, singers, choirs and instrumentalists, including playing for QC Music Guild's 2023 productions of RENT and SWEENEY TODD. He is assistant music director and accompanist for the spring 2025 Music Guild show, ESCAPE TO MARGARITAVILLE. He wrote an original musical based on The Book of Job, which premiered at Playcrafters in 2010. Jonathan penned a 175-page history book about downtown Davenport, that was published by The History Press in 2016, and a travel guide about the QC published by Reedy Press in 2022.