SignalsAZ.com Prescott News Podcast - Desert Financial Offers Arizona Educators Grant Money

Episode Date: June 10, 2025

Send us a text and chime in!Arizona teachers have the opportunity to apply for a [post_excerpt],500 grant to support their classrooms through Desert Financial Credit Union’s Adopt-A-Teacher program. Through its sixth annual Adopt-A-Teacher program, the credit union will award ,000 to 30+ deserving K-12 teachers across the state. Each selected teacher will receive between 0 and [post_excerpt],500 to support classroom projects and student success. “Desert Financial was founded by teachers, and more than 86 years later, we’re still proud to support Arizona’s educators,” said Jeff Meshey, president and CEO of Desert Financial Credit Union. “When teachers have the tools they need, students thrive – and when... For the written story, read here >> https://www.signalsaz.com/articles/desert-financial-offers-arizona-educators-grant-money/Check out the CAST11.com Website at: https://CAST11.com Follow the CAST11 Podcast Network on Facebook at: https://Facebook.com/CAST11AZFollow Cast11 Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/cast11_podcast_network

Text to Speech Audio Articles made possible by Cast 11 Talking Glass Media. Arizona teachers have the opportunity to apply for a $1,500 grant to support their classrooms through Desert Financial Credit Unions adopt a teacher program. Through its sixth annual Adopt-a-Teacher Program, the credit union will award $45,000 to 30-plus deserving K-12 teachers across the state. Each selected teacher will receive between $500 and $1,500 to support classroom projects and student success. Desert Financial was founded by teachers, and more than 86 years later, we're still proud to support Arizona's educators, said Jeff Messy, president and CEO of Desert Financial Credit Union.

When teachers have the tools they need, students thrive, and when students succeed, our community grows stronger. Applications are open from Monday, July 21 to Friday August 8th, at Desertfinancial.com slash adopta teacher. The short application asks for the teacher's name, school, district, and a brief description of how the funds will be used. Priority will be given to teachers at Title I schools and proposals that create long-term impact for students or can be used for years to come. K-12 teachers and cochees, Coconino, Heila, La Paz, Maricopa, Mojave, Navajo, Pima, Pima, Pinaal, Yavapai, or Yuma County's are eligible to apply. Being a member of Desert Financial Credit Union is not necessary. During the past six years, adopted teacher winners have used

their funding to purchase math manipulatives, science kits, classroom technology, flexible seating, robotics equipment, and more, bringing creativity and hands-on learning to life for their students. I want to give a huge thank you to Desert Financial and their adopt-a-te-teacher program. It has truly made a difference in my life personally, and in my classroom, said Heather Bender, a teacher at Prescott Mile High Middle School and adopt a teacher recipient in 2024. This year's recipients will be announced on or around Tuesday, September 2nd. In 2024, Desert Financial Credit Union, Desert Financial Foundation, and our team members invested more than $3.4 million to support education in Arizona through programs such as the school

supply drive, teacher appreciation events, financial literacy education, college scholarships in one darn cool school at Phoenix Children's. To learn more or to apply, visit Desertfinancial.com slash adopta teacher. About Desert Financial Credit Union. Celebrating more than 86 years in Arizona, Desert Financial is the state's most trusted local credit union with over $8 billion in assets, 480,000 plus members, and over 50 branches. Membership eligibility is open across Arizona, with contactless solutions making it easy to click, call, or come in. As a not-for-profit cooperative,

Desert Financial takes pride in sharing success. In 2024, members received $20 million in dividends via the member give-back bonus. Desert Financial is the official retail banking partner of Arizona State University and the official banking partner of the Arizona Cardinals, Now Athletics, and the now alumni association. Federally insured by NQA. Learn more at Desertfinancial.com. Learn who else is making a difference in the Quad Cities with more stories from community connections on Signalsaz.com. Subscribe and be the F1 RSD2 No.