SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union Supports Children’s Hospital Los Angeles Through Event Participation and In-Branch Fundraising Activities
July 17, 2025
SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union, the largest credit union in California and the largest serving school employees and their families, helped raise awareness for Children’s Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA) through participation in CHLA’s Make March Matter, the Walk & Play L.A. annual event and a “T-Shirt for Kids Fridays” fundraiser for team members.
In June, SchoolsFirst FCU team members and their families participated in CHLA Walk & Play L.A. at the Santa Monica Pier, helping to raise critical funds supporting CHLA’s mission of creating hope and building healthier futures for children.
In March and April, SchoolsFirst FCU Members contributed to the Make March Matter Bigsby Butterfly Campaign, held in SchoolsFirst FCU branch locations in Los Angeles and the Inland Empire. For a $15 donation, Members received a plush butterfly named Bigsby. SchoolsFirst FCU team members also supported the cause, donating through the Bigsby Butterfly Campaign, “T-Shirt for Kids Fridays,” or the CHLA Walk & Play L.A. event. All donations directly benefited CHLA.
“SchoolsFirst FCU has a long-standing partnership with Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals (CMNH), the charity of choice for credit unions,” said Bill Cheney, chief executive officer at SchoolsFirst FCU. “CHLA meets the critical need of providing pediatric care for children and their families in the Los Angeles and Inland Empire areas and we’re proud to support this important cause that is vital to our communities.”
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 nearly 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
rwachner@schoolsfirstfcu.org
