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Pacific Service Credit Union launched its Community Outreach program in 2001. Designed to give back to the communities it serves, the Credit Union primarily focuses on helping disadvantaged and underserved individuals by funding education, health, safety and abuse prevention programs. In addition to donations, the Credit Union also makes available meeting space for non-profit organizations in Community Rooms at most of its branch locations. “We feel very strongly that we have a responsibility as a corporate citizen to the communities we serve,” explained Steve Punch, president and CEO of Pacific Service Credit Union, “so we budget for our contributions annually. We don’t ask our employees or our members to give. As a corporation, we take it upon ourselves to do what we can to better the lives of the less fortunate in our communities.” For more information about our Community Involvement program, please contact Ben Kmetz at benjamin.kmetz@pacificservice.org or call (888) 858-6878 ext, 6203; or contact Noelle Fischer-Herbert at n.fischer-herbert@pacificservice.org or call (888) 858-6878 ext. 6227.
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Pacific Service Credit Union Sponsors MACSA Red Carpet Gala San Jose, Calif., July 14, 2008 – Pacific Service Credit Union was a sponsor of the second annual Red Carpet Gala presented by Mexican American Community Services Agency, Inc. (MACSA). The event, which took place on June 14, at San Jose’s Mexican Heritage Plaza recognized influential members of the Latino community. “We are proud to work with dedicated organizations like MACSA,” said Steve Punch, president of Pacific Service Credit Union. “It’s nice to be able to assist an organization that provides needed services to more than 114,000 people each year.” MACSA has been a part of the San Jose/South Bay community for more than 40 years. The organization provides education, health and wellness, prevention and intervention, and real estate development and housing services to the Latino community. Previously, Pacific Service Credit Union donated ten computers to MACSA’s youth centers which provide after-school educational and recreational activities such as homework assistance/tutoring, arts & crafts, gang prevention education, and computer instruction. For more information about MACSA, please visit the website at macsa.org or call (408) 928-1122. Pacific Service Credit Union Brightens the Day for San Francisco Children San Francisco, June 30, 2008 – Pacific Service Credit Union donated funds to the Embrace-a-child program at San Francisco’s Holy Family Day Home. Holy Family Day Home provides childcare for working poor and homeless families in San Francisco County. “We are proud to support Holy Family Day Home,” said Steve Punch, president of Pacific Service CU. “Their organization works to help families transition from disadvantaged situations to sustained independent living. Our donation will provide children access to educational activities throughout the summer.” For more than 100 years, Holy Family Day Home has served the needs of at-risk children with affordable, high quality, early educational childcare for children ages 3 months through 6 years. “The support programs at Holy Family Day Home help those most at-risk in our community,” said Jenny, San Francisco branch manager of Pacific Service Credit Union. “We are proud to assist in their efforts.” Pacific Service Credit Union Sponsors Diabetic Youth Foundation Fresno, Calif., June 16, 2008 – Pacific Service Credit Union recently sponsored the Diabetic Youth Foundation’s Annual Dinner held at Chuckchansi Ballpark in Fresno, Calif. The fundraising dinner included a silent and live auction, entertainment, and baseball activities. “We are proud to support the Diabetic Youth Foundation,” said Steve Punch, president of Pacific Service CU. “Their organization is important in enhancing the lives of children who must learn to live with diabetes.” The Diabetic Youth Foundation provides support and education for those affected by diabetes. The organization works to teach more than 1,200 children and their parents techniques that can be used to reduce and eliminate the complications associated with diabetes. “We are happy to be associated with the Diabetic Youth Foundation and are especially gratified to be a part of the work that they do,” said Dennis, Fresno branch manager of Pacific Service Credit Union. Red Cross Thanks Local Credit Union Walnut Creek, Calif., June 9, 2008 – Representatives from the American Red Cross Bay Area recently presented Pacific Service Credit Union with a certificate of appreciation. “We wanted to show our appreciation for the history of partnership between the Red Cross and Pacific Service Credit Union,” said Sharlynn Kerr, Manager of Corporate Partnerships with the American Red Cross Bay Area. “The Credit Union has been a long-time supporter of our efforts, and we can’t thank them enough.” For the last seven years, Pacific Service Credit Union has partnered with the American Red Cross for CPR Saturday training and in response to disasters such as 9/11, Hurricanes Katrina and Rita and the Southern California Fires of 2007. “We are proud to continue our partnership with the Red Cross,” said Steve Punch, president of Pacific Service CU. “It’s nice to know that our efforts are recognized by the organizations we partner with, but we’re especially grateful to hear about the difference organizations like the Red Cross make in millions of lives every year. We’re honored to be a part of their success.” Pacific Service Credit Union Hosts 5th Annual Spring Into Safety Day Fresno, Calif., May 22, 2008 – Pacific Service Credit Union partnered with 10 community organizations to welcome 400 children and parents to Spring into Safety Day on Saturday, May 17. The event was held in the Credit Union’s Fresno branch and Community Room. Spring Into Safety Day featured free DNA LifePrint kits, Biometric fingerprinting, Child Safety Journals, and valuable child safety information. “Our annual Spring into Safety Day is a pivotal community event for us. We use this opportunity to bring child safety to the forefront,” said Steve Punch, president of Pacific Service CU. “We are delighted with the growing attendance and the number of community partners we have each year – all of us focusing on the most precious members of our community, our children.” Nurses from Children’s Hospital Central California assisted in taking DNA samples, and several community partners offered health and safety information during Spring Into Safety Day, including: Fresno Police Mounted Patrol, a Police K-9 unit, the Fresno Police Activities League, Boy Scouts of America Sequoia Council, Girl Scouts of Fresno, Central Valley Indian Health, American Ambulance, the Red Cross, and the Water Safety Council of Fresno. “Since we started our annual Spring Into Safety Day five years ago, more than 2,500 children and families have taken advantage of it,” said Dennis, Fresno branch manager for Pacific Service Credit Union. “I’m happy to be a part of an organization that is committed to our entire community with projects like this.” The Community Room facility in Pacific Service CU’s Fresno branch is available for use by community groups. Interested groups should contact the Credit Union at (888) 858-6878 ext. 5420 about the Community Room. Fresno PAL Helps Community with Funding from Pacific Service Credit Union Fresno, Calif., May 12, 2008 – Pacific Service Credit Union has donated $2,000 to the Fresno Police Activities League (PAL). The funds will be used for two PAL programs: Senior Movie Night and “Baby, Think It Over”.
“As a member of the Fresno community, we are proud to continue our support of Fresno PAL,” said Steve Punch, president of Pacific Service CU. “Their organization is important to our community in improving the lives of at-risk youth and low-income seniors.”
The donation from Pacific Service CU will fund monthly assistance to low-income senior citizens with yard work, lifting heavy objects, and other tasks followed by movies and refreshments. “Baby, Think It Over” teaches youth about the emotional, physical and financial ramifications of becoming a teen parent during an eight-week educational program.
“We have partnered with Fresno PAL for a number of years,” said Dennis, Fresno branch manager of Pacific Service Credit Union. “Working together we have helped many people in our community. We are happy with the work PAL provides and are especially gratified to be a part of it.”
Earlier this year, the credit union funded the KING Leadership program at the Fresno PAL. KING Leadership is a mentoring program for children living in high-crime areas, teaching the importance of good behavior and positive choices, in addition to working to clean up low-income Fresno neighborhoods.
For more information about Fresno PAL or their programs, contact Diane Escareno at (559) 498-2508 or visit the Fresno PAL Web site at fresnopal.bravehost.com/. San Jose Repertory Theatre Receives Funding from Pacific Service Credit Union Walnut Creek, Calif., May 5, 2008 – Pacific Service Credit Union recently donated $5,000 to the San Jose Repertory Theatre for the Red Ladder Theatre Company. The Red Ladder Theatre Company is the social outreach branch of San Jose Repertory, and works with underserved and disadvantaged children to improve and enrich their lives through theater arts.
“As a member of the San Jose community, we are happy to partner with the San Jose Repertory Theatre,” said Steve Punch, president of Pacific Service CU. “We support the Red Ladder Theatre Company, which provides a positive outlet for at-risk children in our community, including homeless high school students and under-privileged youth.”
Red Ladder Theatre Company was formed in 1992, and teaches participants to achieve their full potential, develop perspective, rise above circumstance, forge bonds of trust, and create positive life experiences. Pacific Service Credit Union has supported the organization for the past four years.
For more information about San Jose Repertory Theatre or the Red Ladder Theatre Company, contact Karen Altree Piemme at 408-367-7255 or visit the San Jose Repertory Theatre Web site at sjrep.com. Salvation Army Receives Computers From Local Credit Union Concord, Calif., April 21, 2008 – The Concord Corps of The Salvation Army recently received a donation of five computers from Pacific Service Credit Union. The computers will be used by children and senior-citizens for homework, basic computer familiarization and to enhance computer skills.
“We are proud to join with The Salvation Army as they work with our community to provide a wide variety of needed services,” said Steve Punch, president of Pacific Service Credit Union.
Pacific Service Credit Union provided computers to The Salvation Army through its Community Involvement program. The program distributes grants to non-profit organizations within the credit union’s 12-county field of membership.
“We are grateful to Pacific Service Credit Union,” said Major Gardner, head of the Concord Corps of The Salvation Army. “Together we are working to improve the lives of those in our community.”
The five donated computers are fully configured Dell PCs with Pentium 4 processors with 15-inch flat screen monitors.
For more information about The Salvation Army, please visit the website at usw.salvationarmy.org Pacific Service Credit Union Funds Fresno Crime Prevention Efforts Fresno, Calif., April 14, 2008 – Crime Prevention Officers in the City of Fresno have recently partnered with Pacific Service Credit Union to address prevention programs in the Northeast and Northwest areas of Fresno. The credit union funded a $3,550 grant which the Officers will use to purchase stickers, coloring books, pencils and fingerprint kits. The Officers hand out these supplies when working with children in teaching them about the police department and giving safety tips.
“We support the work these officers undertake with the children of Fresno,” said Steve Punch, president of Pacific Service CU. “I’m pleased that our donation will allow the officers to purchase the supplies they need for their work in our community.”
The Crime Prevention Officers work throughout the City meeting with the managers of apartment complexes, day care providers, elementary schools, high schools, boy and girl scout programs, churches, and other community groups. At each event, the officers talk about the role of the police department, provide safety tips, and hand out badges, coloring books, and pencils to the children.
“Crime Prevention Officers are doing important work in our tougher neighborhoods through their outreach efforts,” said Dennis, Fresno Branch Manager of Pacific Service Credit Union. “I’m glad that we are able to contribute in a way that makes their jobs a little easier.”
The credit union’s donation will allow the Crime Prevention Officers to purchase enough supplies for approximately 5,000 children.
Lindsay Wildlife Museum Receives Funding from Pacific Service Credit Union Walnut Creek, Calif., March 31, 2008 – To continue providing museum tours and educational outreach programs for economically disadvantaged schools, the Lindsay Wildlife Museum has received a $5,000 donation from Pacific Service Credit Union. The Museum will use the funds for programs in low-income schools in Contra Costa and Alameda counties and to augment classroom lesson plans.
The Museum’s program, called “Animals in the Classroom”, brings live animals and artifacts to schools for presentations and special educational events.
“The Lindsay Wildlife Museum has created a unique program that connects children with animals and the environment around them,” said Steve Punch, president of Pacific Service CU. “We are pleased to continue our support of this special program that assists both schools in disadvantaged neighborhoods and the Museum.”
“In recent years, we have experienced an increased interest in our program from area teachers,” said Loren Behr, Executive Director of Lindsay Wildlife Museum. “So, the support we receive from Pacific Service Credit Union allows us to continue to support the education of children in our communities.” For over six years, Pacific Service Credit Union has partnered with the Lindsay Wildlife Museum to bring educational programs to low-income schools. The credit union has sponsored exhibits, wildlife science tours, outreach programs, and other projects by donating more than $20,000 to Lindsay Wildlife Museum since 2002. Pacific Service Credit Union Funds KING Leadership Program Walnut Creek, Calif., March 24, 2008– Pacific Service Credit Union announces that it has funded the KING Leadership program at the Fresno Police Activities League (PAL). KING Leadership is a mentoring program for children living in high-crime areas. King kids are mentored in the importance of good behavior and positive choices, in addition to working together to clean up low-income Fresno neighborhoods.
“We are proud to continue our support of Fresno PAL’s KING Leadership program. This unique program affords kids an opportunity to give back to their community while learning important leadership skills,” said Steve Punch, president of Pacific Service CU.
KING (Kids Incorporating Neighborhood Gardens) Leadership started as an after-school detention project. Over time, the children began to truly enjoy the program and it evolved from punishment to a reward for good grades and good behavior.
“Fresno PAL makes a tremendous contribution to the kids in our community, and I’m glad that we have been able to work with them on various projects over the past six years,” said Dennis, Fresno branch manager of Pacific Service CU.
For more information about Fresno PAL or KING Leadership, please call (559) 498-2508. Pacific Service Credit Union Helps to Fight Elder Financial Abuse Walnut Creek, Calif., March 17, 2008 – For the sixth year in a row, Pacific Service Credit Union has donated $5,000 to Elder Financial Protection Network (EFPN). The San Francisco-based EFPN works to prevent financial abuse of elders through partnerships that build public awareness, drive community outreach and provide professional training.
“Financial abuse is on the rise among the elderly,” said Steve Punch, president of Pacific Service CU. “And we believe that it is our duty to work with programs like EFPN that protect the financial assets of those most vulnerable. We are proud to support their work."
“Pacific Service Credit Union has been a tremendous help in raising awareness about elder financial abuse,” stated Executive Director of EFPN Jenefer Duane. “The credit union has been involved in our efforts since 2003, assisting us in financing a variety of awareness and training programs for the benefit of seniors and law enforcement agencies throughout Northern California.” On March 27, EFPN will host the annual “Call To Action” event featuring representatives from California financial institutions, law enforcement, and social service agencies. The event raises awareness in the effort to protect elders from financial abuse and exploitation Featured guests will include: Bill Lockyer, California State Treasurer; Bob Blancato, National Coordinator, Elder Justice Coalition; and Bill Cheney, President, California Credit Union League.
For more information about the “Call To Action” event or EFPN, call (415) 956-5556 or visit the Web site at bewiseonline.org.
Sanctuary Youth Project Receives Funding from Pacific Service Credit Union Fresno, Calif., March 10, 2008 – Pacific Service Credit Union announces that it has provided $5,000 to Fresno’s Sanctuary Youth Project. The funds will be used to provide food and hygiene kits for 3,500 runaway, homeless and displaced youth.
“We are proud to assist Sanctuary in providing critical services to homeless youth in our community,” explained Steve Punch, president of Pacific Service CU. “Sanctuary Youth Project is reaching these at-risk children by meeting their basic needs.”
The Sanctuary Youth Project serves runaway, homeless, and displaced youth in transitioning from adolescence to adulthood. The program provides nutritional support, basic shelter assistance, intervention, transportation to recreational activities, distribution of basic hygiene items, and referrals with other agencies and programs.
“This vulnerable group in our community needs assistance. Our support will help make their lives a little brighter,” said Dennis, Fresno branch manager of Pacific Service CU.
Each hygiene kit includes shampoo, conditioner, soap, toothpaste, toothbrush, deodorant, and comb/brush, and feminine hygiene products, as needed.
For information about Sanctuary Youth Project, please call (559) 498-8543.
Pacific Service Credit Union Partners with Red Cross to Save Lives Walnut Creek, Calif., March 3, 2008 – For the last six years, Pacific Service Credit Union has partnered with the American Red Cross Bay Area for its annual CPR Saturday events. On Saturday, March 8, 2008, the Red Cross will provide free CPR training to more than 3,000 Bay Area residents at 14 training sites around the Bay Area, with the support of Pacific Service CU.
“We are proud to continue our partnership with the American Red Cross and their Bay Area CPR Saturday events,” said Steve Punch, president of Pacific Service CU. “We are honored to support the mission of these events which prepare some of our most vulnerable populations in our communities to be better equipped to respond to emergencies.”
Pacific Service Credit Union Sponsor of Fresno Kids Day Fresno, Calif., February 25, 2008 – Pacific Service Credit Union is a “Big Kid” sponsor of the 21st Annual Kids Day event on Tuesday, March 11th. More than 3,500 volunteers from six Central Valley counties will sell a special $1 Kids Day edition of The Fresno Bee. Funds raised benefit Children’s Hospital Central California.
“Kids Day is a great event for our Fresno community and we are pleased to return as a sponsor for the eighth year,” said Steve Punch, president of Pacific Service CU. “We are always glad to support Children’s Hospital, which provides pediatric medical care to more than 100,000 children throughout Central California each year.”
Children’s Hospital Foundation Development Coordinator Peggy Dunlap appreciates the generous support from Pacific Service CU. “The credit union has contributed more than $40,000 to the Kids Day fundraising efforts since 2001,” she explained. “Because the proceeds from the event go directly to services and programs at Children’s Hospital, our community partners are vital in making a difference in the lives of families who cannot afford healthcare.” A record number of newspapers were sold in 2007 and more than $400,000 was raised for Children’s Hospital Central California. Kids Day is a joint effort of The Fresno Bee, ABC 30 and Children’s Hospital Central California. Since its beginning in 1988, the Kids Day campaign has raised more than $2.7 million for Children's Hospital Central California. For more information about Kids Day 2008, contact Peggy Dunlap at (559) 353-3000 or visit the Children’s Hospital Central California Web site at childrenscentralcal.org.
Disabled Children Get New Equipment from Pacific Service Credit Union Walnut Creek, Calif., February 19, 2008– Pacific Service Credit Union announces that it has provided $3,200 to Halleck Creek Institute. The funds will be used to purchase specialized horse riding equipment to accommodate the organization’s growing number of disabled children.
“For almost 30 years, Halleck Creek has provided therapeutic horseback riding, free of charge, to disabled residents of the Bay Area,” said Steve Punch, president of Pacific Service CU. “As a member of the Bay Area community, we are proud to support this unique program and the help it provides to young children with disabilities in Northern California.”
“The number of youth riders has grown tremendously over the past few years. Pacific Service CU’s donations have allowed us to purchase equipment to provide a safer, more comfortable experience for our young riders,” stated Julie Cassel, Executive Director of Halleck Creek.
For information about Halleck Creek Institute, contact Julie Cassel at (415) 662-2488 or visit the Web site at halleckcreekranch.org.
Oakland Seniors Receive Groceries from Pacific Service Credit Union Walnut Creek, Calif., February 11, 2008 – Senior citizens at Oakland’s Mercy Retirement & Care Center will receive grocery assistance thanks to a donation from Pacific Service Credit Union. The credit union’s contribution will provide 50 seniors with a 15-20 pound bag of groceries twice monthly for an entire year.
“We are pleased to join with Mercy Retirement & Care Center to provide wholesome and healthy groceries to Alameda County seniors living on fixed incomes,” said Steve Punch, President of Pacific Service CU.
Pacific Service Credit Union provided the grant to Mercy Retirement & Care Center through its Community Involvement Program. The program provides grants to various non-profit organizations within the credit union’s 12-county field of membership.
Mercy Retirement & Care Center, an Oakland-based senior care facility, has been providing care and services to older adults for more than 130 years. The Mercy Brown Bag program coordinates the distribution of high-quality, nutritional bags of groceries to low-income Alameda County seniors.
For more information about Mercy Retirement & Care Center, please contact them at (510) 534-8540, or via the website at mercyretirementcenter.com.
FresnoChildren Receive Helmets from Pacific Service Credit Union Fresno, Calif., February 11, 2008 – The safety of Fresno-area low-income children is the focus of a local credit union. Pacific Service Credit Union is a key sponsor in the Fresno Fire Chiefs Foundation’s “Helmets are Cool” program. The program places a supply of safety helmets on fire engines and trucks, so when firefighters see a child riding a bicycle or skating without a helmet they can stop and give out a free helmet.
“As a member of the Fresno Community, we are proud to support the Fresno Fire Chief’s Foundation’s ‘Helmets are Cool’ program,” said Steve Punch, President of Pacific Service CU. “It’s important for children and parents to understand that wearing a helmet while bicycling and skating can reduce the risk of head injury by as much as 85 percent.”
In addition to safety helmets, the Fresno Fire Chief's Foundation will provide posters of local heroes wearing a helmet for every classroom in the City and trading cards for each child who receives a helmet. The posters are part of the "Helmets are Cool" campaign. Local heroes featured include a firefighter, a police officer, a marine, Fresno State football and softball players, a motocross rider, and a PG&E construction worker.
“‘Helmets are Cool’ is a great program for our organization to get behind,” said Dennis, manager of the Fresno branch of Pacific Service Credit Union. “We are delighted to help protect our children and facilitate a positive experience between our firefighters and our local kids.”
For more information about the Fresno Fire Chief's Foundation, please call 559-621-4000 or visit the website: fresnofirechiefsfoundation.org
MACSA Receives Computers from Pacific Service Credit Union San Jose, Calif., February 4, 2008 – The Mexican American Community Services Agency, Inc. (MACSA) received 10 computers, thanks to Pacific Service Credit Union. The donated computers will be placed in MACSA’s youth centers in San Jose and Gilroy for use in after-school programs. More than 2,500 youth will have access to the donated PCs.
“In keeping with our philosophy of people helping people, we are proud to extend our community involvement to MACSA, a great organization that helps more than 114,000 people each year,” said Charlie Diaz, Chairman of Pacific Service Credit Union. “We take this opportunity to support their efforts in assisting the next generation as they prepare for a future in the global economy.”
Pacific Service Credit Union provided the computers to MACSA through its Community Involvement Program. The program provides grants to various non-profit organizations within the credit union’s 12-county field of membership.
The ten donated computers are fully configured Dell PCs with Pentium 4 processors with 15-inch flat screen monitors.
MACSA’s youth centers provide after-school educational and recreational activities such as homework assistance/tutoring, arts & crafts, gang prevention education, and computer instruction. Additional programs provide critical thinking and academic/study skills, as well as cross-cultural education and leadership development.
For more information about MACSA, please visit the website at macsa.org or call (408) 928-1122.
Children’s Fairyland Field Trips Provided by Pacific Service Credit Union Walnut Creek, Calif., February 4, 2008 – More than 500 low-income children will be able to attend an educational field trip program thanks to a donation from Pacific Service Credit Union. The field trip program, offered by Oakland’s Children’s Fairyland, fosters and encourages youth reading skills.
“We are pleased to join with Children’s Fairyland to teach reading skills to children in Alameda and Contra Costa County,” said Steve Punch, President of Pacific Service Credit Union.
The donation by Pacific Service CU, will allow Children’s Fairyland to expand it’s field trip program to the areas of Alameda and Contra Costa County including Richmond, San Lorenzo/San Leandro, Hayward and Fremont.
Pacific Service Credit Union provided the grant to Children’s Fairyland through its Community Involvement Program. The program provides grants to various non-profit organizations within the credit union’s 12-county field of membership.
Children’s Fairyland has a 57-year history in the heart of Oakland, California and is the oldest storybook theme park in America. Its mission is to provide a family-centered environment that stimulates a young child's imagination, creativity and desire to learn.
For more information about Children’s Fairyland, please visit the website at fairyland.org.
Pacific Service Credit Union to Provide Free Tax Preparation Assistance Fresno, Calif., January 28, 2008 – For the second consecutive year, Pacific Service Credit Union will partner with the United Way of Fresno County to provide free tax preparation assistance for people with low to moderate income levels. The Fresno branch of Pacific Service CU will host United Way volunteers as they work with individuals on their tax returns and in applying for the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC). The United Way volunteers will be based at the Pacific Service CU branch in Fresno (102 E. Nees Avenue) every Saturday from 9am-1pm. Program runs from February 2 – April 12.
“Understanding your tax obligations and benefits is important to everyone, especially those with modest means,” said Steve Punch, President of Pacific Service CU. “Working with the United Way will help low income individuals navigate through the process and they won’t have to pay the fees associated with commercial tax preparers. We are proud to be associated with the United Way and support their efforts to help the hard working people."
“The United Way program is a great service for the people of the Central Valley,” said Dennis, Fresno Branch Manager. “Our Community Room is available to other organizations to use, as well. It’s really nice to work for an organization that truly gives back to the local community.”
Sonoma Students Learn About the Environment Thanks to Pacific Service Credit Union Walnut Creek, Calif., January 14, 2008– Pacific Service Credit Union has provided a $5,000 grant to the Sonoma County Regional Parks Foundation for its interactive Environmental Discovery Center (EDC). Funds will be used to provide field trip scholarships to low-income students at elementary schools in Sonoma County.
“As a member of the Sonoma County community, we are happy to partner with the Regional Parks Foundation,” said Steve Punch, President of Pacific Service CU. “The EDC offers a unique educational experience where students can participate in hands-on exhibits and activities to help them understand the relationship of science, conservation and the environment.”
Located in Santa Rosa’s Spring Lake Park, the Environmental Discovery Center (EDC) educates children about issues concerning the protection of Sonoma County’s environmental and ecological resources. The EDC’s life science programs include interactive exhibits and activities, and education on issues such as the importance of biodiversity to a balanced ecosystem, the preservation of habitat and the consequences of habitat loss, and the importance of water quality and water conservation.
For more information about the Environmental Discovery Center and the Sonoma County Regional Parks Foundation, visit the Web site at sonoma-county.org/foundation.
THE BREAD PROJECT Receives Needed Equipment from Pacific Service Credit Union Walnut Creek, Calif., January 7, 2008 – THE BREAD PROJECT has received PCs, printers, software and supplies from Pacific Service Credit Union. Students of THE BREAD PROJECT will use the equipment to create resumes and conduct employment searches.
“We are delighted to assist an organization like THE BREAD PROJECT,” said Steve Punch, president of Pacific Service CU. “We appreciate the work they do for our Bay Area community to help educate individuals so the have the ability to earn a living wage.”
THE BREAD PROJECT is a nonprofit organization that trains low-income and unemployed people in the skills needed for entry-level commercial baking and cooking positions. In addition, THE BREAD PROJECT staff helps students find and retain jobs in the food service industry.
For more information about THE BREAD PROJECT, please contact Lily Divito at (510) 644-4575 or visit the website at breadproject.org.
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