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SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union Announces Application Timeline for Member Education Award Scholarships 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 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 Recognizes Los Angeles County Teachers and Classified Employees of the Year By SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union
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 Sponsors Sacramento Republic FC and Sacramento County Office of Education Teachers of the Year and Classified School Employees of the Year Recognition Event By SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union
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 Extends Sponsorship for ‘Future Pathways: Superintendents Unplugged’ Podcast as Season 2 Wraps and Season 3 Recording Begins 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 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 Celebrates International Credit Union Day By SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union
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
SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union Opens New Branch Location on Cal Poly Pomona Campus 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 the opening of a new branch location on the campus of California State Polytechnic University, Pomona, extending the credit union’s footprint to 70 branch locations in California. The new branch at Cal Poly Pomona
SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union Ranks Among ‘Best Credit Unions’ in Style Magazine Readers’ Choice Awards By SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union
SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union, the largest credit union serving school employees and their families, has been recognized as one of the best credit unions in each of three geographic regions by readers of Style Magazine in the publication’s 2024 Readers’ Choice Awards, celebrating the best local businesses and services as voted by its readers. Style
SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union Named ‘Best Credit Union’ in the Inland Empire By SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union
SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union, the largest credit union serving school employees and their families, has been named the “Best Credit Union” in the Inland Empire by readers of the Riverside Press-Enterprise in the newspaper’s annual Best of Inland Empire Readers’ Choice Awards announced August 25. The recognition for SchoolsFirst FCU was part of the “Hometown
Education Foundation for California Schools Announces Call for Applications for Teacher Grant Awards 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 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 Funds Cal Poly Pomona Credentialing Program 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 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 Supports Successful Education Program at CSU Long Beach 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 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 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