Patelco Credit Union sponsors new state-of-the-art sports complex in East Bay, Calif.
DUBLIN, CA (November 8, 2016) — To demonstrate its commitment to healthy children and families, Patelco Credit Union was a naming rights sponsor of a new sports complex at Bernal Community Park in Pleasanton, CA. Named The Patelco Sports Complex, the state-of-the-art facility officially opened to the public on October 29th with a dedication ceremony attended by the Pleasanton City Council.
The Patelco Sports Complex houses three lighted synthetic-turf sports fields, which will fulfill the local community’s desire for much-needed outdoor space for youth sports practices and games and offers kids and their families a place to play and thrive together year-round.
“We’re incredibly happy and proud to see the Patelco Sports Complex come to life,” said Patelco President and CEO Erin Mendez. “We believe a family’s physical health and financial well-being are strongly connected, which is why the Patelco Sports Complex is an important part of fulfilling our mission.”
Patelco team member Arturo Torres hands out prizes to members of the community outside the new Patelco Sports Complex.
Patelco President and CEO Erin Mendez addresses the crowd gathered for the opening ceremony in front of one of the new sports fields.
Using games and prizes, Patelco team member Veronica Dangerfield teaches children about financial literacy at the Patelco Sports Complex grand opening.
About Patelco Credit Union
Dublin, Calif.-based Patelco Credit Union is a not-for-profit credit union committed to serving the financial health and well-being of its membership. With more than 400,000 members, primarily in and around northern California, Patelco is committed to improving its members’ financial well-being and fueling hope and opportunity for its members by offering personalized solutions, advice, and expertise that empower them to achieve personal financial freedom. Founded in 1936 with $500 in assets by employees of the Pacific Telephone and Telegraph Company, Patelco is in the top one percent of U.S. credit unions with more than $8.9 billion in assets. For more information, visit https://www.patelco.org/.
