North Island Credit Union Launches Teacher Grant Program in Greater San Diego Area

SAN DIEGO, Sept. 18, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- North Island Credit Union (North Island) is inviting all San Diego area teachers who have a great class project idea to apply for a credit union grant through its bi-annual Teacher Grant Program.

The program is open to any full-time classroom teacher in San Diego County who is looking to fund an innovative classroom learning opportunity. The project should have clearly defined learning objectives tied to students' academic needs, display creativity, and benefit a significant number of students. Ten 10 grants of $500 each will be awarded to San Diego area teachers in November in the fall program.

"As we look at where we can support our community, we can't think of a better place than helping teachers provide an exciting learning opportunity for their students," said North Island President/CEO Steve O'Connell. "We hope this program will make it a little easier for educators to make a difference in the lives of our students, and encourage any teacher who has an innovative project idea to apply for one of our grants."

Interested teachers can find more information and apply online at northisland.ccu.com/teachergrantSD or visit a North Island branch for an application. The application deadline is October 20, 2017.

Since the creation of the program in 2012, California Credit Union has awarded $55,000 in teacher grants to benefit students throughout Los Angeles County. Schools benefiting from last year's program used the funds toward initiatives such as special education, business concepts, solar energy, water conservation and literacy. The program has been expanded to benefit San Diego students this year, offering up to 20 grants in the spring and fall to teachers across San Diego County.

About North Island Credit Union, a division of California Credit Union
California Credit Union is a federally insured, state chartered credit union founded in 1933 that serves public or private school employees, community members and businesses across California. With more than 165,000 members and assets of $3 billion, California Credit Union has 24 branches throughout Los Angeles and San Diego counties. The credit union operates in San Diego County as North Island Credit Union, a division of California Credit Union. California 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. Please visit northisland.ccu.com for more information.

SOURCE North Island Credit Union