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Education Foundation for California Schools Announces Grant Recipients for 2023 Applicants

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Saturday, February 10, 2024

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TUSTIN, Calif., Feb. 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- 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 mathematics, foreign language, and social studies. The grants – awarded in $1,000 and $5,000 funding levels – total more than $340,000.

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A total of 142 Foundation grants were distributed to teachers in 10 counties throughout Northern and Southern California, including Amador, Calaveras, El Dorado, Los Angeles, Orange, Placer, Riverside, Sacramento, San Bernardino and San Diego.
"In partnership with the Orange County Department of Education, SchoolsFirst FCU founded the Education Foundation for California Schools as a way to support learning and enrichment initiatives," said Bill Cheney, chief executive officer at SchoolsFirst FCU.
"Over the years, it's wonderful to see how the Education Foundation has helped educators provide innovative and inspiring instruction, building a brighter future for students."
Every year, the Education Foundation for California Schools awards grants to California teachers from kindergarten to community college.

SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union Sponsors Los Rios Community College District Spring Convocation

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Wednesday, January 31, 2024

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TUSTIN, Calif., Jan. 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- 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 Lake College, and Sacramento City College, serving nearly 70,000 students throughout the Sacramento region.

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TUSTIN, Calif., Jan. 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- 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 Lake College, and Sacramento City College, serving nearly 70,000 students throughout the Sacramento region.
Participants at the event included the Los Rios Community College District's Chancellor and College Presidents, as well as faculty, classified, and administrative staff.
"Each college within the Los Rios Community College District provides an affordable way for students to earn degrees and certificates that help them build a meaningful and productive future."

iHeartMedia Los Angeles’ KOST 103.5 and Children’s Hospital Los Angeles Launch Eighth Annual Season of Giving Fundraising Campaign on Tuesday, Nov. 28

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Tuesday, November 28, 2023

For the eighth consecutive year, iHeartMedia Los Angeles’ KOST 103.5 will join Children’s Hospital Los Angeles on Giving Tuesday, Nov. 28, to celebrate the global day of giving that takes place on the first Tuesday after Thanksgiving.

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For the eighth consecutive year, iHeartMedia Los Angeles’ KOST 103.5 will join Children’s Hospital Los Angeles on Giving Tuesday, Nov. 28, to celebrate the global day of giving that takes place on the first Tuesday after Thanksgiving.
Starting with the Ellen K Morning Show, KOST 103.5 will dedicate 13 hours of programming to CHLA on Giving Tuesday, from 5 a.m. to 6 p.m.
KOST listeners are invited to support the hospital by visiting kost1035.com/chla , or by dialing #250 from a mobile phone and using keyword “CHLA” to donate.
Children’s Hospital Los Angeles is one of the top pediatric academic medical and research institutions in the United States and relies on the generosity of community support.

SchoolsFirst FCU Sponsors Sacramento State Athletics

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Tuesday, November 14, 2023

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TUSTIN, Calif., Nov. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- 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 community relations, at SchoolsFirst FCU, and Sacramento State Athletics Director Mark Orr recognized the game's campus MVPs from the College of Education, including its Dean, Dr. Sasha Sidorkin, and Drs. Deidre Sessoms, Jenna Porter, Sue Hobbs and Elizabeth Morgan.

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TUSTIN, Calif., Nov. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- 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 community relations, at SchoolsFirst FCU, and Sacramento State Athletics Director Mark Orr recognized the game's campus MVPs from the College of Education, including its Dean, Dr. Sasha Sidorkin, and Drs.
As part of the sponsorship, Sacramento area school employees and Sacramento State faculty and staff received complimentary Sacramento State Hornets sunshades from SchoolsFirst FCU.
"Our organization is proud to serve school employees and their families, and we are honored to recognize faculty and staff at Sacramento State who are dedicated to providing a world-class education," said Josh Smith, vice president, school and community relations, at SchoolsFirst FCU.

SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union Becomes Anchor Investor in Next Generation Banking Platform by Black Dragon Capital℠

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Tuesday, October 31, 2023

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BOCA RATON, Fla., Oct. 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union has become the anchor investor for Open Banking Solutions, a cloud-based, digital banking suite recently launched by Louis Hernandez, Jr.'s Black Dragon Capital℠ and supported by Advisor Rashid Desai, the former CTO of Open Solutions and its DNA core processing suite.

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SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union is the largest credit union in California, and the fifth largest in the nation with more than one million Members and more than $25 billion in assets.
SchoolsFirst CEO, Bill Cheney and the team at SchoolsFirst, have a long-standing relationship with the Chair and CEO of Black Dragon and their advisors.
I am very excited to bring my experience and connect with the teams of Black Dragon Capital℠, Open Banking Solutions, and SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union to create advanced technology solutions that work.
In 2022, the Credit Union reported nearly $28 billion in assets and remains the largest credit union in California.

'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

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Wednesday, October 18, 2023

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TUSTIN, Calif., Oct. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- 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 have a manageable amount of debt (34%), could cover household expenses for three months in an emergency (34%), or are saving enough to meet their long-term goals (21%).

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The Gallup study for SchoolsFirst FCU also explored Californians' relationships with their preferred financial institutions.
Problem resolution was high among California financial institutions, with 71% of consumers overall indicating that their problems were solved.
"The Financial Lives of Californians" report is based on two surveys - one of California residents and another of SchoolsFirst FCU Members.
The SchoolsFirst FCU Member survey analysis is based on 563 web interviews among a cross-section of SchoolsFirst FCU Members.

SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union Donates 2,500 Filled Backpacks to 11 County Offices of Education Throughout California

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Saturday, September 30, 2023

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TUSTIN, Calif., Sept. 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- 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.

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TUSTIN, Calif., Sept. 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- 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.
This year, SchoolsFirst FCU delivered backpacks to the following counties: Los Angeles, Orange, Placer, Riverside, Sacramento, San Bernardino, San Diego, Sutter, Ventura, Yolo, and Yuba.
The individual county offices of education will distribute the backpacks to students in need to help them prepare to excel in the new school year.
"We are proud to provide students in the communities we serve with the essential items they need for the school year."

SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union Team Raises $63,875 for CHOC Walk in the Park 2023

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Friday, September 15, 2023

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TUSTIN, Calif., Sept. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union, the largest credit union serving school employees and their families, today announced that its team raised more than $63,000 for Children's Health of Orange County (CHOC) during CHOC Walk in the Park 2023. Each year, the walk helps CHOC raise essential funds that support children and their families receiving critical care from CHOC.

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TUSTIN, Calif., Sept. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union, the largest credit union serving school employees and their families, today announced that its team raised more than $63,000 for Children's Health of Orange County (CHOC) during CHOC Walk in the Park 2023.
Each year, the walk helps CHOC raise essential funds that support children and their families receiving critical care from CHOC.
The fundraiser featured a 5K walk held at Disneyland park on August 20.
This year, 141 SchoolsFirst FCU team members, including friends and family members, supported the effort by collecting funds from donors and participating in the walk.

SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union Recognizes Sacramento City College Women's Soccer Coaches at the Sacramento Republic FC 10th Celebration Match

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Friday, September 1, 2023

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SACRAMENTO, Calif., Sept. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union , the nation's largest credit union serving school employees, was presenting sponsor and recognized Sacramento City College soccer coaches during Sacramento Republic FC's sold-out 10th Celebration Match at Hughes Stadium.

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SACRAMENTO, Calif., Sept. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union , the nation's largest credit union serving school employees, was presenting sponsor and recognized Sacramento City College soccer coaches during Sacramento Republic FC's sold-out 10th Celebration Match at Hughes Stadium.
Prior to kick off, there was a special recognition by Josh Smith, vice president of school and community relations at SchoolsFirst FCU, to honor Alexia Poon, head coach of the Sacramento City College women's soccer team and assistant coach, Michelle Hernandez.
The coaches were recognized for their positive influence on student athletes and their contributions to the community.
"SchoolsFirst FCU is dedicated to serving school employees and their families, and the fact this celebration match was held at Sac City College was a perfect opportunity to honor the soccer coaches who have made an incredible impact at this school and the community at large," stated Smith.

Education Foundation for California Schools Raises $152,668 During Annual Golf Tournament Fundraiser

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Wednesday, August 9, 2023

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TUSTIN, Calif., Aug. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- 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 its annual golf tournament fundraising event raised a record-breaking $152,668, surpassing its goal and exceeding last year's total raised of $148,000. The event was held earlier this summer at the Newport Beach Country Club in Newport Beach. The funds raised will support grants for impactful educational programs in classrooms throughout California.

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TUSTIN, Calif., Aug. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- 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 its annual golf tournament fundraising event raised a record-breaking $152,668, surpassing its goal and exceeding last year's total raised of $148,000.
The event was held earlier this summer at the Newport Beach Country Club in Newport Beach.
The funds raised will support grants for impactful educational programs in classrooms throughout California.
This year, the Education Foundation for California Schools is celebrating its 20th anniversary and continues to follow its purpose of providing financial assistance to teachers in California public and private schools.