GLENDALE, Calif.–California Credit Union has announced the recipients of its Fall 2019 Teacher Grants to assist educators in funding innovative learning opportunities for their students. Through the program, the credit union will provide $10,000 in grants to directly support classroom projects.
“California Credit Union was founded to support the education community, and our grant program is one way we’re working to help teachers bring exciting programs into their classrooms,” said California Credit Union CEO Steve O’Connell. “All of these projects are truly inspiring, and we congratulate each of these educators as they work to spark a new passion for learning in their students and make a difference in our shared communities.”
California Credit Union said the grants will help fund a wide variety of programs illustrating the creativity and commitment teachers bring to their classrooms and communities. Projects receiving grants include developing water filtration and testing systems, community sustainability programs, school-based gardens and green spaces, communication technologies and peer-based socialization for special education students, and robotics programs, among many others.
Since the creation of the program in 2012, California Credit Union has awarded $105,000 in teacher grants to benefit students throughout Los Angeles and San Diego. Up to 20 grants are awarded bi-annually in the spring and fall.