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GLENDALE,
Calif., July 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Over 90
students from Pacoima Charter School recently had the
opportunity to visit the Los Angeles Zoo, thanks to California
Credit Union. Students ranging from TK to 6th grade from
the school's summer STEAM camp enjoyed an educational guided tour
at the zoo as part of a Community Day sponsored by the credit
union.
As an official partner of the L.A. Zoo,
California Credit Union has the opportunity to host a local
under-resourced school in a special Community Day each year. As a
long-time California Credit Union member, Pacoima Charter School
was a natural fit to bring the L.A. Zoo experience and its
important education and conservation messages to its students in a
fun-filled and special one-of-a-kind tour.
"This Community Day was more than just a day at
the L.A. Zoo; it was about giving our local students an
experience filled with wonder, learning and joy," said California
Credit Union President/CEO Steve
O'Connell. "Supporting education and local students is a
cornerstone of our community commitment because we all have a
responsibility to invest in our children. We want to thank the L.A.
Zoo and Pacoima Charter School for coming together to bring this
special opportunity to these students."
Sylvia Fajardo,
Pacoima Charter Elementary Executive Director, said, "We are
incredibly grateful to California Credit Union and the Los Angeles
Zoo for providing our students with the remarkable opportunity to
learn and explore at the Community Day event. This experience not
only enriched their understanding of wildlife and conservation but
also inspired a deep appreciation for the natural world. Our
heartfelt thanks go out to both organizations for their generosity
and commitment to education."
Pacoima Charter School's mission is to create an
environment that fosters a high quality educational experience for
all children. It strives to prepare students for college and career
by holding high academic expectations, nurturing positive
social-emotional growth, developing strong literacy and STEAM
(Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics)
skills.
As an official partner of the L.A. Zoo and the
corporate supporter of the Zoo's volunteer program, California
Credit Union provides financial support for volunteer training,
scholarships and more. As part of their shared commitment to
education, the credit union also hosts a Community Day with a local
under-resourced school for teachers and students to experience the
L.A. Zoo during the year.
About California Credit
Union
California Credit Union is a
federally insured, state chartered credit union founded in 1933
with assets of nearly $5 billion,
approximately 200,000 members and 25 retail branches. The credit
union serves community members and businesses in the California counties of Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, San
Bernardino, San Diego and
Ventura as well as school
employees throughout the state. The credit union operates in
San Diego and Riverside Counties as North Island Credit
Union, a division of California Credit Union. The 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. California Credit Union is
certified as a Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI)
with a Low Income Designation, offering inclusive products and
services to build financial stability in our underserved
communities, including a checking account certified as meeting the
Bank On National Account Standards. Visit ccu.com for more
information or follow the credit union on Instagram® or
Facebook® @CaliforniaCreditUnion.
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