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Steve O’Connell Receives San Diego Metro Magazine’s 2023 Men of Influence Award
July 31, 2023: Steve O’Connell, President & CEO of North Island Credit Union was named a winner of the SD Metro Magazine’s 2023 Men of Influence Awards.
Steve O’Connell Is Named a CEO Visionary in the Los Angeles Times
July 31, 2023: Steve O’Connell, President & CEO, is named a CEO Visionary in the Los Angeles Times’ 2023 C-Suite Trends, Updates and CFO Leadership Awards.
North Island Credit Union Provides Backpacks Filled with School Supplies to Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater San Diego
July 28, 2023: North Island Credit Union provided more than 260 backpacks and school supplies to the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater San Diego as part of its annual Back 2 School Drive. The backpacks will be distributed to elementary through high school-aged students participating in Club programs across San Diego County prior to the start of the fall school year.
North Island Credit Union Hosts Book Drive For Local Children
July 26, 2023: North Island Credit Union is hosting a book drive to collect new books for local children in partnership with the Scripps Howard Fund, and ABC 10News as part of its “If You Give a Child a Book” childhood literacy campaign.
Steve O’Connell Is Nominated for the Los Angeles Business Journal’s 2023 Leaders of Influence in Banking
July 17, 2023: Steve O’Connell, President & CEO of California Credit Union, is nominated for the Los Angeles Business Journal’s 2023 Leaders of Influence in Banking.
Steve O’Connell Is a Finalist for the San Fernando Valley Business Journal’s DEI Roundtable & Awards/CEO of the Year
July 17, 2023: Steve O’Connell, President & CEO of California Credit Union, is named a finalist for the San Fernando Valley Business Journal’s (SFVBJ) 2023 DEI Roundtable & Awards/CEO of the Year.
North Island Credit Union’s CEO Steve O’Connell Is a Finalist for the San Diego Business Journal’s CEO of the Year
July 17, 2023: Steve O’Connell, President & CEO of North Island Credit Union, is named a finalist for the San Diego Business Journal’s (SDBJ) 2023 CEO of the Year Awards.
July 11, 2023: California Credit Union has expanded its potential field of membership by adding two new counties, allowing it to serve all residents of Los Angeles County.
July 10, 2023: In partnership with the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater San Diego, North Island Credit Union launches backpack drive to benefit local elementary and middle school students.
California Credit Union Partners with NBC 4 and Telemundo 52 to Host Back-to-School Drive
July 7, 2023: In support of Telemundo 52 and NBC4’s Supporting Our Schools or Apoyando a Nuestras Escuelas back-to-school donation drive, California Credit Union hosted donation sites in their Los Angeles and Orange County branches to collect new school supplies for students in Southern California.
North Island Credit Union Presents “Bite of Reality” to High School Seniors
July 2, 2023: North Island Credit Union and the Sunrise Vista Kiwanis Club presented the “Bite of Reality” program to Guajome Park Academy High School seniors. “Bite of Reality” uses a hands-on app to help teach money management skills to teens.
North Island Credit Union Launches Backpack Drive To Benefit the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater San Diego
June 29, 2023: In its third year partnering with the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater San Diego, North Island Credit Union launches a school backpack drive to benefit local elementary and middle school students.
North Island Credit Union Partners with North County African American Women’s Association
June 9, 2023: North Island Credit Union has partnered, once again, with the North County African American Women’s Association (NCAAWA) to provide four $2,500 college scholarships to local students. The scholarships were awarded through the NCAAWA’s Scholarship Program, to assist young African American women in acquiring higher education from an academic institution.
North Island Credit Union Awards Grant to Ramona High School Teacher
June 7, 2023: North Island Credit Union has awarded one of ten $500 grants to Ramona Teacher to underwrite projects for the “Students Empowering Students” mentoring program.
California Credit Union Awards Scholarships to Santa Clarita Valley Students
June 8, 2023: California Credit Union has awarded scholarships to two Santa Clarita Valley students as part of its 2023 College Scholarship Program in recognition of exceptional school and community activities.
May 24, 2023: California Credit Union has been certified as a Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) by the U.S. Treasury Department’s CDFI Fund. The certification is available only to organizations that have proven they provide financial services and products in communities that have historically lacked access to traditional banking services.
North Island Credit Union Awards to Local San Diego County Teachers
May 22, 2023: North Island Credit Union has awarded 10 grants to teachers in San Diego County including an educator at Ramona High School. Since the creation of the program, the credit union has awarded $175,000 in teacher grants.
North Island Credit Union Is Premier Sponsor of the Classroom of the Future Foundation’s Innovation In Education Program and Receives 2023 Business Champion of the Year Award
May 19, 2023: North Island Credit Union sponsored the 2023 Classroom of the Future Foundations’ Innovation In Education Program and presented the Innovation in Education Impact Award to High Tech High School. In addition, North Island was honored to receive the 2023 Business Champion of the Year Award.
California Credit Union Checking Account is Certified as Meeting Bank On Standards
May 11, 2023: California Credit Union’s Option Checking account has been certified by the Cities for Financial Empowerment Fund (CFE Fund) as meeting the benchmark Bank On National Account Standards.
North Island Credit Union Partners with San Diego Unified to Launch Inaugural Rookie of the Year Program
May 7, 2023: North Island Credit Union in partnership with San Diego Unified School District created the new Rookie of the Year program to recognize exceptional first-year educators and school employees for their contributions in the greater San Diego community.
North Island Credit Union Awards 10 Scholarships to College-Bound Students
April 26, 2023: North Island Credit Union awarded 10 scholarships of $1,000 each to San Diego and Riverside Counties college-bound students in its annual College Scholarship Program. Since the creation of the program, the credit union has awarded more than $395,000 in scholarships to students across Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside and San Diego counties.
California Credit Union Donates $10,000 to the Prioritize Health & Wellness
April 20, 2023: California Credit Union donated $10,000 to the Glendale Unified School District to open a health and wellness room at Glenoaks Elementary School.
California Credit Union Is a Finalist for the Los Angeles Business Journal 2023 Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Awards
April 3, 2023: California Credit Union was recognized for its Diversity, Equity & Inclusion program by being named a finalist for the LABJ 2023 Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Awards.
California Credit Union Offers 2023 Summer Internships
March 15, 2023: California Credit Union launches 2023 summer internship opportunities for local seniors about to graduate high school as well as college students.
California Credit Union Now the Official Credit Union of the Los Angeles Zoo
March 8, 2023: California Credit Union (CCU) has been named the official credit union of the Los Angeles Zoo. As the exclusive credit union of the zoo, CCU will be an official sponsor of the GLAZA’s annual Volunteer Appreciation Day, Beastly Ball, and Walk for the Wild. The sponsorship will fund volunteer training and orientation fees, student volunteer scholarship programs, volunteer education and training materials, the uniform budget of all volunteers, and more.
California Credit Union Sponsors the Los Angeles County Office of Education’s Academic Decathlon
February 23, 2023: California Credit Union was a proud sponsor of the 2022-2023 Los Angeles County Office of Education’s (LACOE) Academic Decathlon. Teams competed this year in five events — an essay, an interview, a prepared speech, multiple choice knowledge tests and, finally, the Super Quiz in front of an audience. Winners received monetary prizes from the credit union.
North Island Credit Union and San Diego County Office of Education Partner to Recognize 2023 County School Counselors of the Year
February 21, 2023: North Island Credit Union is a sponsor of the San Diego County Office of Education’s (SDCOE) 2023 San Diego County School Counselors of the Year. Each honoree was provided with a $500 check from the credit union at a surprise visit to their campuses.
North Island Credit Union Extends Partnership With North County African American Women’s Association
February 14, 2023: North Island Credit Union in partnership with the North County African American Women’s Association (NCAAWA) offers four $2,500 scholarships and financial literacy programs to qualified college-bound women of African American descent.
California Credit Union Awards Grant to Glendale High School Teacher
February 3, 2023: California Credit Union awards grant to teacher, Tamara Johnson from Glendale High School. The grant will help fund field trips to visit university engineering programs. Each year, the credit union awards 20 grants of $500 each to underwrite class projects across Los Angeles, San Diego, Riverside and Orange counties.
California Credit Union Offers Scholarships to Pasadena Students
January 10, 2023: California Credit Union encourages college-bound students in Pasadena to apply for its 2023 Student Scholarship Program. Each year, the credit union awards 20 scholarships of $1,000 each to students in Los Angeles, San Diego, Riverside and Orange counties.
California Credit Union Offers Members Accessible Financial Products and Educational Resources
January 10, 2023: California Credit Union is featured on CardRates.com for offering banking and credit card products as well as financial literacy resources for members in any financial situation.
California Credit Union Distributes Collected Backpacks to the Los Angeles Boys & Girls Club
August 18, 2022: In partnership with the Los Angeles Boys & Girls Club, California Credit Union collected and distributed 500 backpacks filled with school supplies to elementary, middle and high school students to prepare for the school year.
North Island Credit Union Hosts Book Drive at San Diego Area Branches
July 28, 2022: In partnership with the Scripps Howard Foundation and ABC 10News, North Island Credit Union hosts a book drive at all San Diego credit union branches for the ““If You Give a Child a Book” childhood literacy campaign.
California Credit Union and Los Angeles Unified School District Announce 2022 Rookie of the Year Teacher Awards
July 13, 2022: In partnership with the Los Angeles Unified School District, California Credit Union honors 17 first-year district teachers through it’s annual Rookie of the Year program.
California Credit Union Launches School Backpack Drive
July 5, 2022: In partnership with the Los Angeles Boys & Girls Club, California Credit Union launches a school backpack drive to benefit local elementary and middle school students.
California Credit Union Awards Grant to Santa Monica Teacher
June 29, 2022: As part of its commitment to help educators create innovative learning opportunities for their students, the credit union has provided 10 grants of $500 each to underwrite class projects in Los Angeles County. One of the grants was awarded to Jessica Gutierrez, Santa Monica High School.
California Credit Union provides teacher grants to benefit educators & students across Los Angeles and San Diego County
June 22, 2022: As part of its commitment to help educators create innovative learning opportunities for their students, the credit union has provided $155,000 to date, in teacher grants, to underwrite class projects in Los Angeles and San Diego County.
June 19, 2022: The credit union’s annual scholarship program was created in 2005 to recognize outstanding students within its local communities. Since the creation of the program, the credit union has awarded more than $375,000 in scholarships to students across Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, and San Diego counties.
North Island Credit Union Partners with North County African American Women’s Association (NCAAWA) to Award Four College Scholarships
June 16, 2022: For the second year, North Island Credit Union has partnered with NCAAWA to provide $10,000 in scholarships to local female students of African American descent.
San Diego Business Journal Announces the 2022 CEO of the Year Awards Finalists
June 13, 2022: Steve O’Connell, President & CEO, is named an Awards Finalist for the SDBJ’s 2022 CEO of the Year
North Island Credit Union presents the Poway Unified School District with the Innovation in Education Impact Award for Equity Program
June 7, 2022: North Island Credit Union presented the 2022 Innovation in Education Impact Award to the Poway Unified School District as part of its role as a leading sponsor of the Classroom of the Future Foundation.
Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater San Diego, North Island Credit Union Partner for Backpack Drive
August 2021: North Island Credit Union recently provided 500 backpacks and school supplies to the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater San Diego as part of its annual Back 2 School Drive.
NCAAWA, North Island Credit Union Partner for Scholarships
March 18, 2021: The North County African American Women’s Association is expanding its educational support programs in partnership with North Island Credit Union, which is funding an additional $10,000 in college scholarships.
November 16, 2020: California Credit Union takes part in a surprise ceremony with the LA County Office of Education.
Credit Unions Follow Playbook During Pandemic
October 26, 2020: No. 2 on the Business Journal’s list of credit unions, member-funded Glendale-based California Credit Union does not cater to one specific industry adversely impacted by the pandemic.
