Teachers Federal Credit Union partners with St. John’s University Athletics, reaffirming its commitment to financial wellness in the community
The credit union and university are proud to introduce a co-branded debit card and partner for on-campus activations
HAUPPAUGE, NY (December 3, 2021) — Teachers Federal Credit Union, one of the largest credit unions in the nation, is proud to continue its partnership with St. John’s University Athletics Department this 2021-2022 school year. As the official credit union of St. John’s Athletics, Teachers is back on campus just in time for basketball season with engaging initiatives that aim to promote financial literacy and a sense of school pride for students, members and fans alike.
Teachers is a sponsor of two upcoming SJU Red Storm basketball games, on December 5 v. Fordham at Carnesecca Arena and February 8 v. Villanova at Madison Square Garden, and will have representatives on site to engage fans in activities including:
- Swag giveaways
- Roaming photo booth
- Timeout competitions
- Financial literacy promotion surrounding the official Teachers St. John’s Debit Card
- Games for fans, students and members alike!
Teachers’ pledge to be Smart For All signifies the credit union’s commitment to providing the smartest guidance to help members build a strong financial foundation. In celebration of its partnership with St. John’s University Athletics, and to demonstrate a continued commitment to bettering the financial wellness of the greater community, Teachers introduced the Teachers St. John’s Debit Card in Fall 2021. Offering members the ability to show their school pride and represent St. John’s with every purchase, the new card is the smart choice for students to take charge of their financial futures.
To further support the St. John’s University community, Teachers is a proud sponsor of SJU’s Annual Employee Appreciation Week in December. Throughout the week of December 6 – 12, Teachers will sponsor employee engagements on the university’s campuses across Queens, Manhattan and Staten Island including food trucks, swag giveaways, and other collateral.
With a shared passion for collaboration, life-long learning, innovation, and serving and supporting the community, Teachers and St. John’s University Athletics are proud to continue their partnership. Through on-campus activations, both are thrilled to engage with St. John’s faculty, students, and fans, and share Smart For All with this community and beyond.
To get the Teachers St. John’s Debit Card, become a Teachers member today: https://www.teachersfcu.org/about/become-member
About Teachers Federal Credit Union (NY)
Teachers Federal Credit Union (Teachers) is one of the country's largest credit unions, with more than $9.7 billion in assets and more than 460,000 members across all 50 states. Founded in New York in 1952, Teachers is a full-service, not-for-profit financial institution with an open charter offering membership to anyone in the U.S. through its 30 full-service branches and best-in-class digital solutions. Teachers is a key supporter of the communities it serves and is proud to offer a range of member-focused products with competitive rates and low fees. What started as a smart solution for teachers is now smart for all. For more information, visit www.teachersfcu.org.
About St. John’s Athletics
In the Vincentian framework, the St. John’s University Athletic Department is an environment where academic freedom, a spirit of inquiry and respect for each individual’s worth and dignity prevail alongside intercollegiate and recreational sports. St. John’s University provides students and athletes with preparation for lifelong learning, and service to others. The Athletic Department promotes diversity by welcoming men and women of different ages, races, religious beliefs and cultural backgrounds to participate in its activities. Athletic Department personnel foster collaborative relationships with student-athletes in a nurturing environment that will enhance intellectual, ethical, spiritual, athletic and social development. St. John’s Athletics is committed to providing all student-athletes an equal opportunity to learn and be successful in an environment that promotes academic and athletic excellence. The Athletic program operates within the spirit of the rules and regulations of the University and Athletic governing bodies, of which we are members. St. John’s Athletics is committed to ensuring that our programs are an enduring source of pride to our student-athletes, staff, alumni and University communities. Athletics works in concert with other University departments to maximize: University brand awareness, student life programs, student recruitment and alumni cultivation. In the spirit of the Institution’s commitment to service, the department fosters an environment which promotes community support from our employees, student-athletes, and alumni to uphold our moral duty of helping others.
