SAN ANTONIO, Texas (November 9, 2024) – Firstmark Credit Union, in partnership with Spurs Sports & Entertainment, HUB Investment Partners (HUB), and The Lonnie Walker IV Foundation, gave away free holiday turkeys, goodie bags, and more, to 1,000 educators at their fifth annual Turkeys for Teachers.
During the event, educators and their families got to enjoy live performances from local school bands and tons of volunteers showing them appreciation for all they do. The turkeys were provided by Firstmark, The Lonnie Walker IV Foundation graciously contributed all the side dishes, and the San Antonio Spurs gave ticket deals for teachers to attend future NBA games.
“Firstmark is excited to celebrate the efforts of teachers in our community during the Thanksgiving season,” said Gregg Thorne, interim president and CEO of Firstmark Credit Union. “We are thankful for the passion and sacrifice teachers make throughout each year to enrich the lives of students and hope this small token of appreciation makes their time with family and friends a little less stressful.”
Founded by educators, Firstmark continues to chart a course that celebrates their roots in education. Each year, Firstmark provides monetary donations to school district foundations, offers education grants to 20 deserving teachers, student scholarships for high school graduating seniors, and much more. Firstmark’s ability to give back would not be possible without their members, who play a crucial role toward making a lasting difference in the community.
To learn more about Firstmark Credit Union and the ways the Firstmark Foundation helps to support the education community on behalf of its members, please visit the Firstmark Foundation tab via the menu at firstmarkcu.org.
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ABOUT Firstmark Credit Union
In 1932, ten teachers signed a charter to begin San Antonio Teachers Credit Union and served members from the original location at Fox Tech High School. Firstmark has grown the initial $475 investment to almost 100,000 members and over $1 billion in assets and continues to advance a legacy of creating superior member value and inspired service. Today, the Firstmark Foundation, a 501(c)(3) Public Charity, exists to make a tangible, positive impact in the education community through the collective support of the membership. Firstmark has been recognized by the San Antonio Business Journal as a Best Places to Work for the last five years, an achievement made possible by employees who proudly serve one another and the members. For more information about Firstmark Credit Union, please visit firstmarkcu.org.
