California Credit Union Provides $5,000 in Teacher Grants To Benefit Educators & Students in Los Angeles & Orange County

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May 15, 2023, 13:20 ET

GLENDALE, Calif., May 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Writing books about kindness, creating an art journaling project, opening a student Wellness Center, and starting a pickleball program are just a few of the teacher dream projects funded by California Credit Union through its Spring 2023 Teacher Grant program.

As part of its commitment to help educators create innovative learning opportunities for their students, the credit union has provided 10 grants of $500 each to underwrite class projects in Los Angeles & Orange County. The credit union grants will fund a diverse range of programs illustrating the creativity and commitment teachers bring to their classrooms and communities.

"Each of these grant programs demonstrate the tremendous passion, creativity, and dedication our teachers bring to inspiring their students to learn and excel," said California Credit Union CEO Steve O'Connell. "We congratulate and thank all of these incredible teachers for their commitment to creating innovative programs that will make a meaningful difference in their students' lives."

The Spring 2023 California Credit Union Teacher Grant recipients include teachers in Los Angeles and Orange counties:

California Credit Union Grant Recipient	School	City
Carrie Boyd	Stevenson Ranch Elementary School	Stevenson Ranch
Evelyn Ennis	George Washington Carver Middle School	Los Angeles
LaRue Fernandez	Robert Frost Middle School	Granada Hills
Jade Partain	West Adams Preparatory High School	Los Angeles
Christine Sandoval	Don Benito Fundamental School	Pasadena
Angie Schiffner	Sequoia Academy	Westminster
Elizabeth Mejia Seamans	Wilson High School	Los Angeles
Michelle Shearer	Lassalette School	La Puente
Mitchell Tao	Valencia Park Elementary School	Fullerton
Guadalupe Torres	Western Avenue TECH Magnet	Los Angeles

Photos of all recipients can be found here.

Since the creation of the program in 2012, California Credit Union has awarded $175,000 in teacher grants to support innovative learning projects. Up to 20 grants are awarded bi-annually in the spring and fall. Any full-time classroom teacher in Los Angeles, San Diego, Orange, and Riverside County can apply for a grant for a program that has clearly defined learning objectives tied to students' academic needs, displays creativity in education, and targets a significant number of students.

About California Credit Union
California Credit Union is a federally insured, state chartered credit union founded in 1933 that serves public or private school employees, community members and businesses across California. With more than 170,000 members and assets of over $4.5 billion, California Credit Union has 24 branches throughout Los Angeles, Orange and San Diego counties. The credit union operates in San Diego County as North Island Credit Union, a division of California Credit Union. California Credit Union offers a full suite of consumer, business and investment products and services, including comprehensive consumer checking and loan options, personalized financial planning, business banking, and leading-edge online and mobile banking. Visit ccu.com for more information or follow the credit union on Instagram® or Facebook® @CaliforniaCreditUnion.

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