Gerber Federal Credit Union Invests $20,000 to Hesperia Placemaking Project

From left to right: Joyce McDonald, Village Trustee and Hesperia Beautification Committee Member; Joann Borgman, Village Treasurer; Vicki Burrell, Village Clerk and Hesperia Beautification Committee Member; Mark Kraus, Hesperia Beautification Committee Member; Mike Farber, Village President; John P. Buckley, Jr, Gerber FCU President/CEO; Sally Kraley, Hesperia Beautification Committee Member; Heather Wiersema, Gerber FCU Marketing Officer; Jim Smith, Village Trustee.

FREMONT, Mich. Gerber Federal Credit Union (Gerber FCU) invested the remaining $20,000 to complete the Pavilion project downtown Hesperia in Vida Weaver Park. This park enhancement will serve as a focal point for gatherings, events, and leisure activities, fostering a sense of community and belonging on the banks of the White River.

“By supporting this initiative, we are committed to enriching the quality of life for residents in the communities we serve. Improved public spaces will offer areas for community gatherings, recreational activities, and a renewed sense of pride in the neighborhood,” said John P. Buckley, Jr., Gerber FCU President/CEO. "We are thrilled to join the Hesperia Beautification Committee and various community stakeholders to bring this placemaking project closer to completion," he continued. 

The Hesperia Beautification Committee is a non-profit that has been contributing to the aesthetic and environmental improvement of public spaces in Hesperia. The committee was established in 1988 and its mission is to enhance the quality of life for residents by beautifying public areas.