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SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union Opens New Branch Location on Cal Poly Pomona Campus
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Desert Financial CU Becomes Newest Owner of Student Choice CUSO
defi SOLUTIONS Announces New Partnership with Informed.IQ to Automate Funding Process and Reduce Risk
EECU and Merced County Office of Education Celebrate Excellence in Education
Justice Federal Credit Union Offers Special Assistance in Response to the Federal Government Shutdown
Coastal Credit Union Foundation Opens Scholarship Applications for 2026–27 School Year
CUES Continues Enhancing Member Impact with the Promotion of Two Senior Leaders
Maine Credit Unions Rally to Fight Hunger with $100,000 Ending Hunger Challenge
EECU Provides Financial Education at Parenting Student Conference
Redwood Credit Union helps more than 4,000 people safeguard their information at free Shred-a-Thons
Sound Credit Union and UW Tacoma to Host HuskyHack Hackathon to Spark Financial Innovation
Justice Federal Credit Union Welcomes Members of the National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association, NARFE
Justice Federal Credit Union Stands Ready to Offer Members Special Assistance in the Event of a Federal Government Shutdown
Baker Market Update – Week in Review: September 26, 2025
EECU and Madera County Superintendent Honor County’s Top Educators
Vizo Financial’s October 2025 Education Calendar
GARDEN SAVINGS FEDERAL CREDIT UNION RAISES $26,000 FOR CHARITY AT 13TH ANNUAL GOLF OUTING
2025 ALM First Financial Forum Wraps-Up with Insights on Growth, Regulatory Change and Strategic Thinking
CUES Emerge 2025: Judges Named as Finalists Prepare for October Pitch Show
Vizo Financial Celebrates a Successful 2025 Financial Conference
Callahan & Associates Announces Digital Legacy Sponsorship Of “Unsung Heroes” Exhibit At America’s Credit Union Museum
ACUMA Elects New Board Officers
LGE Community Credit Union celebrates ribbon cutting of new building at Cobb County Safety Village
2025 ALM First Financial Forum Kicks-Off, Welcoming Over 200 Financial Professionals
Baker Market Update – Week in Review: September 19, 2025
Raymond James Weekly Economics Commentary
First Capital Federal Credit Union Modernizes Payment Processing with Alogent’s Cloud-Based Unify Platform
NASCUS Awards Janet Powell with the Prestigious 2025 Pierre Jay Award
Redwood Credit Union members save more than $1.5 million through new financial tools and coaching program
Alogent Named Finalist in AI and Mobile Banking Categories of 2025 Luminaries Awards
SECU Foundation Grants $350,000 to Imprints Cares to Support New Family Resource Center
Desert Financial CU Becomes Newest Owner of Student Choice CUSO
defi SOLUTIONS Announces New Partnership with Informed.IQ to Automate Funding Process and Reduce Risk
EECU and Merced County Office of Education Celebrate Excellence in Education
Justice Federal Credit Union Offers Special Assistance in Response to the Federal Government Shutdown
Coastal Credit Union Foundation Opens Scholarship Applications for 2026–27 School Year
CUES Continues Enhancing Member Impact with the Promotion of Two Senior Leaders
Maine Credit Unions Rally to Fight Hunger with $100,000 Ending Hunger Challenge
EECU Provides Financial Education at Parenting Student Conference
Redwood Credit Union helps more than 4,000 people safeguard their information at free Shred-a-Thons
Sound Credit Union and UW Tacoma to Host HuskyHack Hackathon to Spark Financial Innovation
Justice Federal Credit Union Welcomes Members of the National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association, NARFE
Justice Federal Credit Union Stands Ready to Offer Members Special Assistance in the Event of a Federal Government Shutdown
Baker Market Update – Week in Review: September 26, 2025
EECU and Madera County Superintendent Honor County’s Top Educators
Vizo Financial’s October 2025 Education Calendar
GARDEN SAVINGS FEDERAL CREDIT UNION RAISES $26,000 FOR CHARITY AT 13TH ANNUAL GOLF OUTING
2025 ALM First Financial Forum Wraps-Up with Insights on Growth, Regulatory Change and Strategic Thinking
CUES Emerge 2025: Judges Named as Finalists Prepare for October Pitch Show
Vizo Financial Celebrates a Successful 2025 Financial Conference
Callahan & Associates Announces Digital Legacy Sponsorship Of “Unsung Heroes” Exhibit At America’s Credit Union Museum
ACUMA Elects New Board Officers
LGE Community Credit Union celebrates ribbon cutting of new building at Cobb County Safety Village
2025 ALM First Financial Forum Kicks-Off, Welcoming Over 200 Financial Professionals
Baker Market Update – Week in Review: September 19, 2025
Raymond James Weekly Economics Commentary
First Capital Federal Credit Union Modernizes Payment Processing with Alogent’s Cloud-Based Unify Platform
NASCUS Awards Janet Powell with the Prestigious 2025 Pierre Jay Award
Redwood Credit Union members save more than $1.5 million through new financial tools and coaching program
Alogent Named Finalist in AI and Mobile Banking Categories of 2025 Luminaries Awards
SECU Foundation Grants $350,000 to Imprints Cares to Support New Family Resource Center
Appli Reaches One-Year Milestone with 10 Credit Union Partners and $1 Billion in Member Calculations
Corelation Continues Its Growth with 13 New Credit Union Signings in Third Quarter 2025, Totaling $9.9 Billion in Assets
Baker Market Update – Week in Review: October 17, 2025
Alogent’s Unify Named Finalist for Best Consumer Payments Solution at The PayTech Awards USA
SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union and Sacramento Republic Football Club Honor Sacramento 2026 Teachers of the Year
Redwood Credit Union inspires hope by supporting foster youth