North Island Credit Union Again Partners with USS Midway to Support On-Board STEM Education Programs
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SAN DIEGO, Oct. 28, 2024 ~ San Diego, CA- North Island Credit Union has once again joined forces with the USS Midway Museum to support its "No Child Left Ashore" scholarship fund. The credit union has pledged $15,000 to help increase access to onboard programs for children from underserved communities.

Through this partnership, North Island Credit Union will provide funding for 650 students from Title 1 schools and underserved areas across San Diego to attend Midway's STEM Education Onboard Field Trip experiences. This initiative aims to engage, educate, and inspire elementary and middle school students to pursue studies and careers in STEM fields.

During a check presentation ceremony, North Island Credit Union's Vice Presidents Sean Swanson, Dino Santos, Therese Caballes, and Senior School & Community Development Officer Shadi Poustchi were joined by students from Lakeside Farms Elementary School. The credit union representatives presented a check to underwrite the costs for 650 students from Title 1 schools to attend Midway's STEM Education Onboard Field Trip experiences.

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"As a credit union originally founded to serve military and civil service personnel, we are honored to support the USS Midway Museum's outstanding youth and teacher initiatives," said North Island Credit Union President/CEO Steve O'Connell. "USS Midway is a tremendous resource to our community, and we are excited to help expand access to its STEM programs to new students and educators across San Diego."

The partnership between North Island Credit Union and USS Midway Museum dates back to 2015 when the credit union first became an active supporter of the organization. Over the last nine years, North Island Credit Union has donated over $167,000 towards furthering the museum's youth and community programs.

Tina Chin, Education Director at USS Midway Museum expressed her gratitude towards North Island Credit Union's continuous support. "Due to North Island Credit Union's single-minded devotion to education and the youth of San Diego, hundreds and hundreds of school-aged children get to learn about various subjects aboard the USS Midway Museum," said Chin. "I am deeply grateful that the credit union's generosity year after year allows us to do some of the heavy lifting in the support of teachers and students."

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In addition to its support for the "No Child Left Ashore" scholarship fund, North Island Credit Union will also be a Freedom Sponsor of the San Diego Veteran's Day Parade on November 11, 2024. The credit union's commitment to supporting education and youth initiatives in San Diego is evident through its continued partnership with USS Midway Museum.

Located in downtown San Diego, the USS Midway CV-41 is America's longest-serving aircraft carrier of the 20th century. It has now been transformed into an interactive museum that offers state-of-the-art education facilities for its School and Youth Programs.

Thanks to North Island Credit Union's generous contribution, more students from underserved communities will have the opportunity to visit this historic ship and learn about important subjects such as math, electricity, social science, weather, and more. They will also gain a deeper understanding of civic responsibility and being an Everyday Hero while walking in the footsteps of thousands of sailors who served on board.
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