Education First Members Pay It Forward
The Education First Federal Credit Union “We’re Paying It Forward” program distributed $19,590 to BISD campuses at their annual luncheon.
The program was developed five years ago to support local education while allowing Education First members to direct a portion of their own dollars back into the communities in which they live and work.
Through the program, when an Education First member takes out a loan, the credit union donates a portion of that loan back to the school of that member’s choice.
“This is just one way we can give back to the communities that we serve,” said Education First President/CEO Keith Brenek. “It’s a great way for us to provide some support to the schools and students in our field of membership, and this program creates a positive impact with our members.”
At this year’s event, $50,000 was distributed to 136 local schools in southeast Texas. To date, donations have totaled $200,000 in unrestricted funds to help supplement school budgets and allow local schools to direct the funds where they are needed most.