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SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union Sponsors 2025 Santa Barbara County Teacher of the Year and 2024 Classified School Employees of the Year Awards
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 Barbara County Teacher of the Year and Classified School Employees of the Year annual recognition programs.
SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union Surpasses Fundraising Goal for CHLA Walk & Play L.A. 2024
SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union, the largest credit union in California and the largest serving school employees and their families, today announced that the Credit Union raised more than $10,900 for Children’s Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA) through participation at the CHLA Walk & Play L.A. 2024 annual fundraising event, and through a fundraising campaign held in
Holly Gotwals, Teacher for Adult Transition Program at Rocklin Unified School District, Named 2023/2024 Esquire IMAX Teacher of the Year
SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union, the largest credit union serving school employees and their families, in partnership with ABC10 Sacramento, Esquire IMAX Theatre and Sacramento State’s College of Education, today announced that Holly Gotwals of Rocklin Unified Adult Transition Program has been named 2023/2024 Esquire IMAX Teacher of the Year. The prestigious award was presented during
SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union Announces Winners of 2024 Member Education Award Scholarships
SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union, the largest credit union serving school employees and their families, today announced that the Credit Union has awarded $184,500 in college scholarships to 239 students as part of its annual Member Education Award scholarship program for 2024. Launched in 2000, the scholarship program was established to improve the lives of SchoolsFirst
SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union Celebrates School Employee Appreciation Night at May 10 Angels Game
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 at the Los Angeles Angels game on May 10, 2024. School employees, along with their family members and friends who attended the game, received the promotional giveaway of
SchoolsFirst FCU Sponsors Friends of Sacramento Arts Heroes of Arts Education Gala
SchoolsFirst FCU, the largest credit union serving school employees and their families, served as the lead sponsor of the second annual Friends of Sacramento Arts Heroes of Arts Education Gala, which recognizes community leaders and local arts educators for their role in supporting and bringing arts education to local schools. The event was held on
SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union Receives Two Awards from America’s Credit Union’s Marketing & Business Development Council
SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union, the largest credit union in California and the largest serving school employees and their families, was honored with two Diamond Awards from the Marketing & Business Development Council of America’s Credit Unions in the prestigious annual marketing competition recognizing the best marketing campaigns in the credit union industry during 2023.
SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union Sponsors Cal Poly Pomona Partners in Education (PIE) Fellowship Awards
SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union, the largest credit union serving school employees and their families, served as a sponsor for Cal Poly Pomona’s 18th annual Partners in Education (PIE) Fellowship Awards Ceremony on Feb. 8 , where 28 Cal Poly education students received fellowships of up to $4,000 to support their clinical practice experience. During the
SchoolsFirst FCU Celebrates 2023 Year of Giving to Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals
SchoolsFirst FCU, the largest credit union serving school employees and their families, today announced that it contributed more than $365,000 in 2023 – through a combination of corporate donations and fundraising – to support Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals (CMNH) and designated children’s hospitals in California, including Children’s Health of Orange County (CHOC), Children’s Hospital Los
Education Foundation for California Schools Announces Grant Recipients for 2023 Applicants
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 142 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 Sponsors Los Rios Community College District Spring Convocation
SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union, the largest credit union serving school employees and their families, served as a sponsor of the Los Rios Community College District Spring Convocation, which was held on Friday, Jan. 12, at American River College in Sacramento. In addition to American River College, the Los Rios colleges include Cosumnes River College, Folsom
SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union Sponsors First Annual Coastal Catholic Classic Basketball Showcase
SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union, the largest credit union serving school employees and their families, today announced that the credit union served as a sponsor of the first annual Coastal Catholic Classic basketball showcase. The all-day fan event, held on Jan. 6 at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, is the first-of-its-kind, six-game Catholic high school showcase
SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union Sponsors Educational Leadership Summit at California State University, San Bernardino
SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union, the largest credit union serving school employees and their families, served as the premium sponsor for the Education Leadership Summit presented Nov. 16 at California State University, San Bernardino (CSUSB). The gathering of visionary leaders, educators and educational innovators provided a unique opportunity for its attendees to engage with experts and
SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union Announces New Vice President of Mortgage Operations
SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union, the largest credit union serving school employees and their families, today announced that Jennifer Davis has been appointed to the newly created position of Vice President, Mortgage Operations, serving Members’ real estate financing needs. She has joined the SchoolsFirst FCU operations team in the Tustin office. In her new role, Davis
SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union Celebrates International Credit Union Day
SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union, the largest credit union serving school employees and their families, celebrated the 75th anniversary of International Credit Union Day on Oct. 19 with events at four of its locations in California. Congressional and state-level elected officials and their staff members in corresponding counties for each location were invited to participate in
SchoolsFirst FCU Sponsors Sacramento State Athletics
SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union, the largest credit union serving school employees and their families, today announced that the Credit Union served as the presenting partner for the Sacramento State Hornets football team at the Oct. 21 home game against the Montana State Bobcats, with 17,000 in attendance. During halftime, Josh Smith, vice president, school and
SchoolsFirst FCU Signs on as Presenting Sponsor of ‘Future Pathways: Superintendents Unplugged’ Podcast
SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union, the largest credit union serving school employees and their families, today announced that it will become the presenting sponsor of the “Future Pathways: Superintendents Unplugged” podcast beginning with the launch of the second season of the program. Produced by Cloudcast Media, Classroom of the Future Foundation, and the Center for Educational
‘The Financial Lives of Californians,’ a New Research Study from Gallup and SchoolsFirst FCU, Explores Residents’ Financial Wellbeing and Relationships with Money and Financial Institutions
When it comes to managing money, California residents appear more confident about their current situations than they do about their futures. Respondents to a study conducted by Gallup, Inc. on behalf of SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union are somewhat more likely to say they pay their bills on time (59%), however nearly a third say they
SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union Donates 2,500 Filled Backpacks to 11 County Offices of Education Throughout California
SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union, the largest credit union serving school employees and their families, today announced its Membership Development and Advocacy teams delivered 2,500 backpacks filled with school supplies – including pencils, erasers, notebooks and other necessities – to 11 county offices of education, or a designated school district, throughout California.
Sacramento Valley Credit Union Network Supports MIND Institute at UC Davis Health
Representatives of the Sacramento Valley Credit Union Network, a regional extension of the California Credit Union League (CCUL), brightened the day at the MIND Institute of UC Davis with a donation of toys, games and activity books for children undergoing treatment for neurodevelopmental disabilities at the institute’s clinic. The UC Davis Children’s Hospital is part
SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union Team Raises $63,875 for CHOC Walk in the Park 2023
SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union, the largest credit union serving school employees and their families, today announced that its team raised more than $63,000 for Children’s Health of Orange County (CHOC) during CHOC Walk in the Park 2023. Each year, the walk helps CHOC raise essential funds that support children and their families receiving critical care
Education Foundation for California Schools Raises $152,668 During Annual Golf Tournament Fundraiser
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 its annual golf tournament fundraising event raised a record-breaking $152,668, surpassing its goal and exceeding last year’s total raised of $148,000. The event was held earlier this summer at the
SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union Holds Workshops to Commemorate Signing of Americans with Disabilities Act
SchoolsFirstFCU hosted two successful workshops for its marketing, product, user design and research team members in the Tustin headquarters and Sacramento operation center, to commemorate the July 26 anniversary of the signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Each session featured hands-on learning activities to simulate common disabilities, which gave team members direct experience
EECU Proudly Sponsors 21st Annual Slick Rock Student Film Festival
Corporate Central Holds 44th Annual Meeting and Announces Board of Directors
Defend Against Fraud and ID Theft at Redwood Credit Union’s Free Shred-a-Thons
CULA’s AI-driven Self Inspection Cuts Lease-End Turnaround Times by 50%
Great Lakes Credit Union Featured In Callahan & Associates’ “Anatomy Of A Credit Union”
Appli CEO Tim Pranger to Showcase AI-Powered Loan Calculator at 2025 Auto Finance Summit East
LAFCU Strengthens Lending Team With Addition Of Two Mortgage Loan Officers
Baker Market Update – Week in Review: May 09, 2025
Corporate One Announces 2025 Board of Directors
Jeremiah Kossen Appointed to Corporate One Federal Credit Union’s Supervisory Committee
Indiana Members Credit Union Announces 2025 Cancer Awareness Card Beneficiary
EECU Honored for Support of Hmong American Day Celebration
Desert Financial Credit Union Launches Private Student Loan and Refinance Solutions with CU Student Choice
SECU Foundation Awards Grace Clinic of Yadkin Valley with $600,000 Grant for New Medical Facility
Valley First Credit Union Announces Board Re-Elections and New Appointments at Annual Meeting
LAFCU’s Kelli Ellsworth Etchison Honored With Lansing Community College Distinguished Alumni Award
Redwood Credit Union Elects Board of Directors
TriUnity Foundation Announces Board Elections and Strategic Focus for 2025-2026
Revolutionizing Payoffs- No More Paper Checks!
Laura Blanding Joins LAFCU As Vice President Of Membership Growth And Development
Stephanie Schmidt Earns Prestigious Accredited Faster Payments Professional (AFPP) Certification
BECU to open new Neighborhood Financial Centers on Bainbridge Island and in Duvall, Washington
Coastal Credit Union Hires Anita Marshall to Lead Rocky Mount Branch
LAFCU To Award $10K In Grants To Individuals Seeking Financial Relief
Credit Unions Join Others in Massachusetts to Raise Awareness of Dangerous Disease
New Associate Board Member and Audit Committee Members to Join Advia Credit Union’s Dedicated Volunteers
U1 Announces 2025 Scholarship Winners
Baker Market Update – Week in Review: May 02, 2025
RCU celebrates small business growth—in May and every day
Indiana Members Credit Union Awards $154,000 in Funds to Local Nonprofits through FHLBank Indianapolis Grant Program
EECU Proudly Sponsors 21st Annual Slick Rock Student Film Festival
Corporate Central Holds 44th Annual Meeting and Announces Board of Directors
Defend Against Fraud and ID Theft at Redwood Credit Union’s Free Shred-a-Thons
CULA’s AI-driven Self Inspection Cuts Lease-End Turnaround Times by 50%
Great Lakes Credit Union Featured In Callahan & Associates’ “Anatomy Of A Credit Union”
Appli CEO Tim Pranger to Showcase AI-Powered Loan Calculator at 2025 Auto Finance Summit East
LAFCU Strengthens Lending Team With Addition Of Two Mortgage Loan Officers
Baker Market Update – Week in Review: May 09, 2025
Corporate One Announces 2025 Board of Directors
Jeremiah Kossen Appointed to Corporate One Federal Credit Union’s Supervisory Committee
Indiana Members Credit Union Announces 2025 Cancer Awareness Card Beneficiary
EECU Honored for Support of Hmong American Day Celebration
Desert Financial Credit Union Launches Private Student Loan and Refinance Solutions with CU Student Choice
SECU Foundation Awards Grace Clinic of Yadkin Valley with $600,000 Grant for New Medical Facility
Valley First Credit Union Announces Board Re-Elections and New Appointments at Annual Meeting
LAFCU’s Kelli Ellsworth Etchison Honored With Lansing Community College Distinguished Alumni Award
Redwood Credit Union Elects Board of Directors
TriUnity Foundation Announces Board Elections and Strategic Focus for 2025-2026
Revolutionizing Payoffs- No More Paper Checks!
Laura Blanding Joins LAFCU As Vice President Of Membership Growth And Development
Stephanie Schmidt Earns Prestigious Accredited Faster Payments Professional (AFPP) Certification
BECU to open new Neighborhood Financial Centers on Bainbridge Island and in Duvall, Washington
Coastal Credit Union Hires Anita Marshall to Lead Rocky Mount Branch
LAFCU To Award $10K In Grants To Individuals Seeking Financial Relief
Credit Unions Join Others in Massachusetts to Raise Awareness of Dangerous Disease
New Associate Board Member and Audit Committee Members to Join Advia Credit Union’s Dedicated Volunteers
U1 Announces 2025 Scholarship Winners
Baker Market Update – Week in Review: May 02, 2025
RCU celebrates small business growth—in May and every day
Indiana Members Credit Union Awards $154,000 in Funds to Local Nonprofits through FHLBank Indianapolis Grant Program
EECU Proudly Sponsors 21st Annual Slick Rock Student Film Festival

Corporate Central Holds 44th Annual Meeting and Announces Board of Directors

Defend Against Fraud and ID Theft at Redwood Credit Union’s Free Shred-a-Thons

CULA’s AI-driven Self Inspection Cuts Lease-End Turnaround Times by 50%

Great Lakes Credit Union Featured In Callahan & Associates’ “Anatomy Of A Credit Union”

Appli CEO Tim Pranger to Showcase AI-Powered Loan Calculator at 2025 Auto Finance Summit East
