Georgia United Credit Union Foundation Announces 2021 School Crashers Recipients

By Georgio Salas.
Updated May 5, 2021

DULUTH, Ga. (PRWEB) May 05, 2021 - Georgia United Credit Union Foundation in partnership with Georgia United Credit Union is excited to announce eight grant recipients of the 2021 Georgia United Foundation School Crashers program. School Crashers is the Foundations largest community service program that offers schools across the state an opportunity to apply for a school facility makeover. The program strengthens communities by supporting local school systems with the end goal of improving the learning environment for the students, faculty and staff.

The School Crashers nomination period opened in March to all accredited K-12 schools in Georgia. Interested schools were asked to include a photograph along with a 250-word essay describing why their school should receive a makeover. Nominations were received from 36 school systems and after a rigorous judging process, eight schools have been slated to receive school improvements over the summer.

We are looking forward to serving our communities and strengthening our school systems through the eighth annual School Crashers program, shared Debbie Smith, president and CEO of Georgia United Credit Union. The Georgia United Foundation, credit union team members, generous donors, community partners and volunteers make this a collaborative community service event, where we provide inspiring learning spaces for the students, faculty and staff. We want the students to have an increased pride in their school and be motivated to learn when they return in the fall.

Congratulations to the 2021 School Crashers grant recipients:

Now in its eighth year, Georgia Uniteds School Crashers program has positively impacted 31,994 children across 50 schools by creating inspiring learning spaces and facility improvements valued at over $1,400,000. Funding for the program is provided by the Georgia United Foundation and generous donations made by community partners. Selected schools will receive project improvements over the summer before the start of the new school year. All events will follow current CDC guidelines.

To learn more about the School Crashers program and view photos of past School Crashers recipients, visit gucufoundation.org/schoolcrashers.

About Georgia United Foundation Georgia United Foundation is committed to improving the quality of life for children and families in the communities they serve through impactful programs funded and delivered through volunteerism by way of corporate contributions, team members and community efforts. The Foundation is a tax-exempt 501(c)(3) charitable organization and is the philanthropic arm of Georgia United Credit Union. For details on volunteering, participating or donating, visit gucufoundation.org.

About Georgia United Credit Union Georgia United Credit Union is an award-winning financial leader and partner in education. Headquartered in Duluth, Georgia United is ranked as one of the states largest credit unions with $1.7 billion in assets and 168,000 members. As a full-service financial institution, they offer competitive products and services for every stage of life. Visit gucu.org to learn more.