BECU Awards Grants to Local Schools

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Todd Pietzsch
BECU Public Relations
206.439.5906
tpietzsch@becu.org

BECU AWARDS GRANTS TO LOCAL SCHOOLS --48 schools receive community grants totaling over $100,000 from BECU

Tukwila, Wash. (March 5, 2012) – In support of education in Western Washington, BECU has awarded community grants to 48 local schools. This year marks the 10th year that BECU has awarded over $100,000 in community grants to support education projects that help local students excel.

"BECU School Grants allow us to support programs that can have a positive impact on the lives of students, but lack funding needed to make them a reality," said Tom Berquist, Senior Vice President of Member Strategies. "It means a lot to BECU to be able to support schools in providing tools, experiences and resources to help give kids the best education possible."

BECU School Grants are given out each year to local schools to help fund educational materials, programs and events, environmental learning trips, and technology tools such as calculators, microscopes, electronic dictionaries and more. Grants are awarded in three categories: Financial Literacy, Environmental Sustainability, and Technology Tools. The grants are given for up to $2,500 and are awarded based on each applicant’s requested dollar amount.

BECU received approximately 600 applications and narrowed it down to 48 based on eligibility of the request, impact on student learning, , number of students reached with grant funds, and potential on-going use of the item or program.

School Recipients:
Kimball Elementary
Gildo Rey Elementary
Rainier Middle School
Ardmore Elementary School
Eastside Academy
Highland Middle School
Lake Hills Elementary School
Odle Middle School
Central Primary Center
Madison Elementary School
Emerson Elementary School
Brigadoon Elementary
Sacajawea Middle School
Saghalie Middle School
Komachin Middle School
Lacey Elementary
Lakes Elementary School
McLane Elementary School
Nisqually Middle School
Pleasant Glade
Timberline
East Hill
Jenkins Creek Elementary
Martin Sortun Elementary
John Rogers Elementary School
Meadowdale Middle School
Meridian Park School
Marshall Elementary School
Marysville Getchell SFE
Emerald Ridge High School
Hazen High School
Sierra Heights Elementary School
Benson Hill Elementary
Meeker
Talbot Hill Elementary
Leschi Elementary
Kennedy Catholic
Pathfinder K-8
Briarcrest Elementary
Parkwood Elementary
Granite Falls High School
Bryant Montessori
Chief Sealth International High School
St George
Chambers Primary School
Evergreen Elementary
Vaughn Elementary

About BECU
Governed by a volunteer Board of Directors, BECU is a not-for-profit credit union owned by the members. Profits are returned to the members in the form of better rates and fewer fees. With more than 750,000 members and more than $10 billion in assets, BECU is the largest credit union in Washington and one of the top five financial cooperatives in the country. BECU currently operates over 40 locations in the Puget Sound region. All Washington state residents are eligible to join.

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