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SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union Donates 2,925 Filled Backpacks to 12 County Offices of Education Throughout California By SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union
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 Receives Four National Awards for Financial Education Initiatives from Credit Union Financial Education Network By SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union
SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union, the largest credit union in California and the largest serving school employees and their families, today announced that it received four national awards for its financial education initiatives from the Credit Union Financial Education Network (CUFEN). The awards were presented during the CUFEN annual conference held July 21 – 24 in
SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union Sponsors Joan Nelson Award Scholarship in San Diego County By SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union
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
Four San Diego County Schools Selected to Receive Grants from Program Powered by SchoolsFirst FCU By SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union
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
Education Foundation for California Schools Raises an Estimated $160,000 During Annual Golf Tournament Fundraiser By SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union
The Education Foundation for California Schools, a non-profit organization created by SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union and the Orange County Department of Education in 2003, today announced that its annual golf tournament fundraising event raised an estimated $160,000. The event was held June 24 at the Newport Beach Country Club in Newport Beach. The funds raised
SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union Team Raises $56,390 for CHOC Walk in the Park 2024 By SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union
SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union, the largest credit union serving school employees and their families, today announced that its team raised more than $56,390 for Children’s Health of Orange County (CHOC) during CHOC Walk in the Park 2024. This marks the third year in a row as the highest fundraising corporate team at CHOC Walk.
SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union Recognized for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion By SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union
SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union, the largest credit union in California and the largest in the country serving school employees and their families, today announced that the Credit Union has been recognized by the Orange County Business Journal for its ongoing efforts and commitment to create a diverse, inclusive and equitable work environment. In a special
SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union and Sacramento Republic FC Recognize Outstanding Teachers and School Employees at Matches Throughout the 2024 Season By SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union
SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union, the largest credit union in California and the largest serving school employees and their families, today announced its sponsorship of monthly school employee recognitions at Sacramento Republic FC matches during the 2024 season. At each of seven matches, March through September, one teacher and one classified school employee from a local
SchoolsFirst FCU Honors Classified School Employees in Recognition Events Throughout California By SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union
SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union, the largest credit union serving school employees and their families, recently recognized the exemplary school employees who were named winners in annual competitions that honor Classified School Employees of the Year at county and statewide levels.
SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union Ranked #1 in California by Forbes By SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union
SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union, the largest credit union in California and the largest serving school employees and their families, today announced that Forbes has included SchoolsFirst FCU on its list of the best credit unions in California for the sixth consecutive year and has once again named SchoolsFirst FCU as the No. 1 credit union
SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union Sponsors 2025 Santa Barbara County Teacher of the Year and 2024 Classified School Employees of the Year Awards By SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union
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 By SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union
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 By SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union
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 By SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union
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 By SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union
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 By SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union
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 By SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union
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 By SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union
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 By SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union
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 By SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union
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 By SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union
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 By SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union
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 By SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union
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 By SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union
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 By SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union
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 By SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union
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 By SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union
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 By SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union
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 By SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union
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 By SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union
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