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California Credit Union Foundation Grants $5,000 for Creative Classroom Projects

In an inspiring move to bolster education in California, the California Credit Union Foundation has awarded a total of $5,000 in grants to several local teachers as part of its Fall 2025 Teacher Grant program. This initiative supports innovative classroom projects that enhance learning experiences and cater to diverse student needs. These funds will help educators implement unique learning programs, including sensory-based experiences for young children and exciting new athletic opportunities for middle school students.

The grants, aimed at fostering creativity and engagement in the classroom, were awarded to ten dedicated teachers across Los Angeles, Orange, and Ventura counties. Among the funded projects, some noteworthy ones include the establishment of a pickleball program for middle schoolers, the creation of a friendship bench to promote empathy and kindness at Ann Street Elementary, and the development of an engineering club where students will build small race cars.

Mariam Nasiry, Assistant Vice President of School and Community Development at California Credit Union, presented the grants to the fortunate recipients. “At California Credit Union Foundation, we believe great communities start with great classrooms,” said Marvel Ford, President of the Foundation. This philosophy underpins their commitment to providing teachers with the resources they need to lead innovative and effective learning environments.

Here are some of the standout projects funded this year:

• - Javier Chavez, Sandburg Middle School, Glendora – Sports and health programs.
• - Leanne Convis, William Northrup Elementary School, Alhambra – Engaging learning activities for young students.
• - Sofia Frank, Ann Street Elementary School, Los Angeles – Implementation of a friendship bench to foster inclusion and kindness.
• - Isabel R. Gonzalez, La Salle Ave. Elementary School, Los Angeles – Educational initiatives beyond standard curriculum.
• - Additional recipients span across various grades, touching on themes of creativity, innovation, and teamwork.

Since the program’s inception in 2012, California Credit Union and its Foundation have awarded over $225,000 in teacher grants, making a significant impact on learning opportunities for thousands of students. This biannual grant program accepts applications from full-time teachers across several counties, including San Diego, Riverside, Los Angeles, Orange, San Bernardino, and Ventura, as well as credit union members actively teaching in California. The process emphasizes projects with well-defined learning objectives, creativity, and substantial involvement from students.

California Credit Union is committed not just to financial growth, but also to the educational advancement of the communities it serves. By fully funding the Foundation's administrative costs, they ensure that every donation made is reinvested back into the community. For more information about the grants, or to make a tax-deductible donation, potential supporters can visit ccu.com/foundation or connect with the Foundation on Instagram @ccufoundation.

As we look towards the future, the continued support of such innovative projects will undoubtedly help in shaping a brighter, more educationally inclusive landscape for California's youth.