SchoolsFirst FCU Unveils Newly Renovated High School Weight Room in Partnership with the Chargers Impact Fund
September 29, 2025
SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union, the largest credit union in California and the largest serving school employees and their families, joined the Chargers Impact Fund, school officials and students from Herbert Hoover High School to celebrate the opening of their newly renovated weight room. As part of the long-standing Chargers Champions program, the Chargers Impact Fund, powered by SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union, an official ribbon-cutting ceremony was held Sept. 19 with Chargers Legend Jahleel Addae in attendance to help commemorate the occasion.
“As a credit union rooted in education, we’re committed to investing in the well-being of schools, teachers and students by fostering growth, wellness and opportunity – values that strengthen the entire community and align with our mission,” said Kristin Crellin, senior vice president of community and membership development.
In its 25th year, the annual Chargers Champions School Grant Program awards up to $150,000 in funding in the greater San Diego area to help schools meet essential physical fitness, nutrition and athletic needs for all students.
“We are proud to celebrate 25 years of empowering student-athletes to reach their full potential by investing in stronger, healthier futures,” said Chargers Vice President of Community Relations Heather Birdsall. “Thanks to our partnership with SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union, we were able to give Hoover High’s weight room a much-needed transformation – its first in over two decades. This project reflects our shared commitment to advancing physical fitness and wellness for students across Southern California.”
Since its inception in 2000, the Chargers Champions program has donated more than $6 million to improve the physical literacy of students. With this financial support, over 150 schools have had the opportunity to complete various projects such as weight rooms, fitness centers, turf fields and playground renovations as well as the replacement of unique equipment necessary for their athletic or health and wellness programs such as heart rate monitors, lap trackers and sensory paths.
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About the Chargers Impact Fund
The Los Angeles Chargers Impact Fund, a 501(c)3 public charity, focuses on two main pillars – Youth Empowerment and Community Advancement – to achieve its mission of creating opportunity in under-resourced neighborhoods so today’s dreams can become tomorrow’s reality. Founded by Alex & Faye Spanos in 1995, the Impact Fund is rooted in their belief that a solid family foundation, and the ability to lean on each other, is critical to future success. To date, the Chargers Impact Fund has awarded more than $12 million in direct community assistance and continues to honor Alex and Faye Spanos’ legacy by bringing fans, volunteers, players and donors together to create supportive environments in which the next generation can thrive. For more information on the Chargers Impact Fund, please visit www.chargers.com/impact-fund/.
About SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union
SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union is the largest credit union serving school employees, and for the seventh year in a row, Forbes has named SchoolsFirst FCU the top credit union in California. Serving school employees and their families, the organization is dedicated to delivering World-Class Personal Service and improving the financial lives of its Members. In J.D. Power’s 2025 inaugural U.S. Credit Union Satisfaction Study, its Members ranked them #1 for overall satisfaction. Today they serve more than 1.5 million Members with a full range of financial products and services. SchoolsFirst FCU was founded in 1934, when 126 school employees pooled $1,200 and established a Member-owned cooperative to help improve each other's lives.
The Credit Union has nearly $34 billion in assets and remains the largest credit union in California and the third largest credit union in the United States. For more information about SchoolsFirst FCU, visit schoolsfirstfcu.org.
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Contact:
Robin Wachner
SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union
media@schoolsfirstfcu.org
