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SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union, the largest credit union in California and the largest serving school employees and their families, participated in the credit union industry’s annual Development Education (DE) Day of Service on June 11, joining forces with credit union teams from around the world to complete a day of community service. This designated day

SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union, the largest credit union in California and the largest serving school employees and their families, presented the Innovative Superintendent and Team Award to four school district leaders in San Diego County during the 22nd Annual Classroom of the Future Foundation (CFF) Innovation in Education Awards program held May 15 at SeaWorld

SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union, the largest credit union in California and the nation’s largest serving school employees and their families, has awarded $210,500 in college scholarships to 248 students as part of its annual Member Education Award scholarship program for 2025. Launched in 2000, the scholarship program was established to invest in Members’ long-term success.

SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union, the largest credit union in California and the largest serving school employees and their families, in partnership with ABC10 Sacramento, Esquire IMAX Theatre, Papa Murphy’s Pizza and the Sacramento State College of Education, today announced that Kirsten Tahara of Ethel I. Baker Elementary School in the Sacramento City Unified School District

SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union, the largest credit union in California and the largest serving school employees and their families, sponsored a special night to honor school employees in recognition of School Employee Appreciation Month at the Angels game on May 9, 2025. School employees who attended the game received discounted tickets, an Angels promotional giveaway,

SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union, the largest credit union in California and the largest serving school employees and their families, today announced its sponsorship of the Santa Maria-Bonita School District’s Excellence in Education Awards Gala held on March 6. The event celebrated the achievements of the district’s employees by honoring the talent, dedication and passion they

As federal lawmakers consider tax reforms that could impact credit unions nationwide, SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union, the largest credit union in California and the largest serving school employees and their families, is taking a stand to protect its Members. With key tax provisions set to expire in 2025, there is an effort to revoke credit

SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union, the largest credit union in California and the largest serving school employees and their families, today announced that it has enhanced its ongoing collaboration with American River College (ARC), a key institution within the Los Rios Community College District in the Greater Sacramento region, by supporting programs that recognize the hard

SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union today announced they are donating more than $220,000 in support of their Members and the educational community they serve. The donations are going to several organizations in the Southern California area that provide aid to those impacted by the fires, including organizations that support school employees and their families directly. These

SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union, the largest credit union in California and the largest serving school employees and their families, today announced that its team members volunteered to help 6,112 students from California schools at 87 Bite of Reality® events during 2024, supporting the successful financial education program created by the Richard Myles Johnson Foundation and

SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union, the largest credit union in California and the largest serving school employees and their families, today announced that it contributed more than $298,000 in 2024 – through a combination of corporate donations and fundraising – to support Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals (CMNH) member hospitals in California, including Children’s Hospital of Orange

The Education Foundation for California Schools, a non-profit organization created by SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union and the Orange County Department of Education, today announced that it awarded 119 grants to teachers throughout the state to help fund programs designed to encourage students to learn and excel in the core subjects of language arts, science and

SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union, the largest credit union in California and the largest serving school employees and their families, today announced that applications for its annual Member Education Award scholarships will be accepted beginning Dec. 1. Applications will close on Jan. 31, 2025, and winners will be announced in the spring. SchoolsFirst FCU presents scholarships

SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union, the largest credit union in California and the largest serving school employees and their families, hosted winners of the Los Angeles County Teachers of the Year and Classified Employees of the Year competitions at the Oct. 27 Los Angeles Chargers game against the New Orleans Saints. Honorees were given two game

SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union, the largest credit union in California and the largest serving school employees and their families, recently sponsored the Teachers of the Year and Classified School Employees of the Year recognition event hosted by Sacramento Republic FC and the Sacramento County Office of Education (SCOE), held on Oct. 26, 2024. The special

SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union, the largest credit union in California and the largest serving school employees and their families, today announced the continuation of its sponsorship for the “Future Pathways: Superintendents Unplugged” podcast as the second season concludes and recording for the third season begins. Produced by Cloudcast Media, the Classroom of the Future Foundation

SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union, the largest credit union in California and the largest serving school employees and their families, joined credit unions in California and around the world on Oct. 17 to celebrate International Credit Union Day®, an annual event to commemorate the credit union movement’s impact and achievements. This year marks the 76th anniversary

The Education Foundation for California Schools, a non-profit organization created by SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union and the Orange County Department of Education, today announced that applications for the annual teacher grant awards will be accepted beginning Oct. 1. Each year, the grants help fund programs designed to encourage students to learn and excel in the

SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union, the largest credit union in California and the largest serving school employees and their families, today announced its partnership with Cal Poly Pomona (CPP) to fund support for teachers earning their computer science supplementary authorization. The program benefits elementary, middle and high school teachers and has achieved initial success during the

SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union, the largest credit union in California and the largest serving school employees and their families, today announced that its ongoing partnership with the California State University Long Beach (CSULB) College of Education has achieved solid results in recent years for its evidence-based, multifaceted program to mentor and train teachers to ensure

SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union, the largest credit union in California and the largest serving school employees and their families, today announced it delivered 2,925 backpacks filled with school supplies – including pencils, erasers, notebooks and other necessities – to 12 county offices of education throughout California.

SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union, the largest credit union serving school employees and their families, has partnered with the San Diego County Office of Education (SDCOE) to sponsor the Joan Nelson Award Scholarship. The credit union has granted $7,500 to underwrite the scholarship, which supports those who want to further their education to pursue careers in

SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union, the largest credit union in California and the largest serving school employees and their families, today announced that four San Diego County schools have been selected to receive grants from the Los Angeles Chargers Impact Fund to support improvements that meet some of the basic physical fitness demands for student-athletes. The