FWISD SCHOOL PARTNER HELPS STUDENTS LEARN TO SAVE

WHO:  Students of Washington Heights Elementary School and employees of Unity One Credit Union
 
WHAT: Unity One Credit Union branch opening at Washington Heights Elementary
The branch opening will include:

·   Student-run operation, including student tellers

·   Transaction demonstrations

·   Unity One zebra mascot, Max

·   Washington Heights and Unity One CU staff

WHEN:  Tuesday, October 6—11 a.m.–12:30 p.m.


WHERE: Washington Heights Elementary School, 3215 N. Houston, Mapsco 62B


SUMMARY: Students at Fort Worth ISD’s Washington Heights Elementary School will continue to save their pocket change for the 2009-10 school year at the school’s credit union branch, provided by Unity One Credit Union.

With over 400 accounts and a branch balance that has been over $20,000, the in-school branch is a constant reminder that spending money is not the only option.  

Unity One Credit Union is an Adopt-A-School partner in Fort Worth ISD. There are over 270 Adopt-A-School partners matched with schools. Partners support student achievement by their sharing of business/community resources, perspectives and innovative ideas.  The steadfast devotion of Adopt-A-School partners positively affects the lives of Fort Worth ISD students, teachers and families.

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