Inspirus Credit Union pledges $100,000 in education grants to Washington teachers in 2019
Teachers spend hundreds, if not thousands of dollars of their own money each year on school supplies.
SEATTLE, Jan. 29, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- According to the New York Post, teachers spend an average of nearly $500 each year on classroom materials for their students. Inspirus Credit Union is pledging $100,000 to fund education grants throughout 2019 to support teachers across Washington State.
"Our mission of giving at Inspirus goes back more than 80 years," said Inspirus Credit Union President and CEO Scott Adkins. "Last year was a record year of giving back to education at Inspirus, which means more students, teachers, and faculty benefitted from our contributions. We're excited to start the New Year by pledging $100,000 to fund education grants for Washington teachers in 2019."
Last year, Inspirus fully-funded an education grant for Karen Onorati, a teacher at Pine Tree Elementary School in Kent who used the grant money to get headphones to engage her first-grade students in math and reading.
"This technology has motivated my students to work a little bit harder," said Onorati. "You have helped to influence the lives of many students by helping them build self-confidence, a joy for reading, an excitement for math and the gift of giving to others. For that I am extremely grateful."
Onorati was one of nearly 200 teachers who received education grants from Inspirus in 2018.
Teachers can request items for their classroom ranging from new books and classroom rugs for a reading corner, to science equipment and new technology for engaging students in STEM learning.
Last year, Inspirus fully-funded more than 186 education wishes, supporting nearly 20,000 students in 180 classrooms statewide.
This is the fourth year Inspirus is funding education grants through DonorsChoose.org to ensure Washington teachers have the resources they need for their classrooms.
For more information or to submit an education grant for funding, visit inspirusCU.org/Fund-Friday.
About Inspirus Credit Union
Inspirus Credit Union (pronounced inspire-us) is where banking benefits education. Founded by a Seattle Public School teacher more than 80 years ago, Inspirus still makes giving back to education core to its mission. When members use Inspirus for their financial services, they join a community who makes an impact across the state. Nearly 80,000 member-owners share a passion for education that connects them to Inspirus and Washington classrooms. The credit union is a not-for-profit financial institution that returns earnings to members through lower loan rates, higher returns on deposit, and donates time, talents, and dollars to the communities it serves. With $1.3 billion in assets, Inspirus operates branches in Seattle, Spokane, and Lynnwood. For more information, visit inspirusCU.org.
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