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The 2024 Westerra Credit Union School Grant Application period has now been closed.
Denver, CO – Sept. 13, 2024 – Westerra Credit Union’s School Grant Program is now accepting applications for the 2024-2025 school year. Eligible applicants must be a Westerra Credit Union member with a minimum of $5 in a savings account at the time of application and be an educator working in Early Childhood through Grade 12 in any Colorado school district.
“These grants are intended to help educators fill in funding gaps by providing monetary support for them to enhance their classrooms and learning environments, respond to unforeseen challenges and fill essential needs for educators across the state,” said Andrea McDermott, Westerra’s Community Engagement Manager. Westerra staff diligently assess every application to ascertain the potential for the funds to have a meaningful impact. In the past, grants have helped educators create “Quiet Corners” for students, funded school trips, provided technology upgrades to classrooms and more. This initiative distributes $50,000 annually through individual grants of up to $500 awarded to schools or departments. The application period is open now through October 25, 2024. Grants are announced and awarded at the end of November. Applications, additional information and a list of past grant recipients can be found at westerracu.com/about/community.
Becoming a Westerra member is easy and can be completed in just five minutes at westerracu.com. Additionally, Westerra members can apply for school grants through the school district foundations listed below.
Cherry Creek Schools Foundation Education Initiative Grants
Denver Public Schools Foundation A to Z Fund
Douglas County Schools Foundation Opportunity Grants
Jefferson County Schools Foundation Educator Hero Grants
Littleton Public Schools Foundation Grants to Educators
Mapleton Public Schools Foundation Marchi Mini Grants
About Westerra Credit Union
Denver-based Westerra Credit Union holds approximately $2 billion in assets and serves 123,000 members throughout the Denver metro area. Founded in Denver 1934 by eight schoolteachers, Westerra’s Purpose is to “teach one another to prosper.” Member-owned and committed to the communities we serve, today we carry that purpose forward to help individuals, families and businesses. In the past decade, Westerra has donated more than $500,000 annually to the community through sponsorships, donations and grants. For more information, visit www.westerracu.com.
We are excited to announce that we will be hosting our annual all staff meeting and afternoon of service, "Volunterra" this Thursday from 12:00-5:00 P.M. MDT. During this meeting staff will work together to build kits to help support our community.
We are excited to announce the opening of our new Littleton location! Join us for our Grand Opening Event on October 5th from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm where there will be swag, a raffle for 2 beach cruisers, refreshments and an opportunity to meet Dinger!
The Board of Directors of Westerra Credit Union is pleased to announce the appointment of Steven Schmidle as its President and CEO, after serving as Acting President and CEO for the past several months.
The inaugural Scholarship Program provide financial assistance to high school seniors in the Denver Metro.
Your savings federally insured to at least $250,000 and backed by the full faith and credit of the United States government. National Credit Union Administration, a U.S. government agency. Westerra is only 1 of 3 credit unions recognized on Newsweek's "2024 Best Regional Banks and Credit Unions" annual list.
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