Your credit union and the Orange County Department of Education developed the Education Foundation for Orange County Schools in 2003, a non-profit organization that provides assistance for educational programs in Orange County public and private schools, kindergarten through community college.

The foundation awards grants to teachers chosen through a grant-application process. These grants enable local teachers to purchase or create materials for programs that inspire students’ desires to excel in core subjects.

Since the foundation’s inception in 2003, thanks to our Members’ generous contributions, 200 teachers have received grants totaling more than $260,000. These grants enabled local teachers to implement innovative programs that will impact more than 16,000 students. The foundation encourages all SchoolsFirst FCU Members to contribute to this program. Contributions as little as $1 per month may not seem like much to you, but it can help make a difference in our classrooms. We’ve made it simple for you:

For the 2008-09 school year, teachers in Orange County schools are invited to apply for an Education Foundation grant from October 15 through November 30, 2008.

For more information, please visit the Criteria for Eligibilty and General Information page. Go >>


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