Westerra Credit Union relaunches 5280 School Fundraising Program
The announcement is coupled with the phased reopening of lobbies
DENVER, CO (January 25, 2021) — Westerra Credit Union is excited to relaunch the 5280 School Fundraising Program in the new year. Supporting local schools has always been a part of Westerra’s DNA and bringing the program back for 2021 is exciting for both the credit union and the community. The relaunch of the program coincides with Westerra’s phased reopening of lobbies across the metro area.
The 5280 School Fundraising Program supports school sports and activities, as well as non-profit groups throughout the local Denver area. Schools and organizations earn $52.80 for every account opened at Westerra Credit Union. In addition to raising money for the school or non-profit, the program introduces students to Westerra’s debit cards and savings programs to help them learn financial management skills in an environment where they are not subject to fees. Family and friends can also generate $52.80 donations for their school or non-profit for every Certificate of Deposit, Money Market, checking account or loan they open at the credit union.
“This project is unique in that on top of supporting schools and non-profits monetarily, we are also able to provide education to students on financial literacy,” stated Dana Russell, Westerra Marketing and Public Relations Manager. “We can’t wait to give back to local initiatives in 2021.”
This week, most Westerra branches reopened for in-person banking. Safety is the credit union’s highest priority. Facial coverings are required for all members and staff. The safety protocol in each lobby includes appointments to limit the number of people in the branches, social distancing and sanitizing throughout the day.
Westerra encourages all who are visiting in-person to ask about the 5280 School Fundraising Program. To learn more about scheduling an appointment, please visit westerracu.com/resources/locations. To learn more about the Fundraising Program, please visit westerracu.com/community/fundraising/the-52.80-program.
About Westerra Credit Union
Founded in Denver 1934 by eight schoolteachers, Westerra lives into its purpose “We exist to teach one another to prosper” by focusing on meaningful relationships, helping individuals, families and businesses meet their financial goals, and positively impacting lives through financial education. Westerra holds approximately $2 billion in assets, is member-owned and serves 110,000 members across the Denver metro area. Each individual depositor at Westerra is federally insured by the National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) up to $250,000 and backed by the full faith and credit of the United States government. In 2024, Westerra was one of 3 credit unions selected for Newsweek’s “America’s Best Regional Banks and Credit Unions” list. Join us in building a modern financial community where we all truly belong by becoming a member in less than 5 minutes! For more information, visit www.westerracu.com.
