SCU Community Foundation donates $25,000 to schools
Feb. 26, 2021
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EDWARDSVILLE Six schools recently received more than $25,000 through a new grant program from the Scott Credit Union Community Foundation.
“At a time when schools may be struggling to fund projects that will benefit their students, we wanted them to know that we are ‘With You,’” said Frank Padak, Scott Credit Union President and CEO. “We established the With You education grant program last fall to support initiatives that positively impact the young people of our community.”
A volunteer committee reviewed the 61 applications received; all submissions remained anonymous until after the winners were selected. Winners were chosen based on need, the percentage of student enrollment impacted by the project and the direct benefit the projects will offer to students. Selected schools were: