Fresno Compact Honors EECU for Longstanding Commitment to Education
April 24, 2026
Educational Employees Credit Union
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FRESNO, Calif. (April 24, 2026) – Educational Employees Credit Union (EECU) has been recognized by the Fresno Compact with the 2026 Business-Education Partnership Award, honoring decades of investment in students, educators, and schools across the central San Joaquin Valley.
The award was presented at the
Fresno Compact’s 29th Annual Business-Education Shareholders’
Luncheon on April 23. Each year, the organization recognizes local businesses
that have built sustained partnerships with schools to help students succeed.
“What stands out about EECU is
that they don’t just support education, they’re part of it,” said Mike Snell,
vice president of the Fresno Compact Board of Directors. “You see their impact
in classrooms, student programs, and the opportunities they help create.
They’ve built real relationships with schools across the Valley that make a
lasting difference.”
EECU’s work spans free financial
wellness education, direct support for students, and long-standing partnerships
with school districts and colleges throughout the region. From delivering
thousands of hours of free financial education to providing student grants and
operating a student-run branch at Clovis West High School, the credit union
continues to invest in opportunities that extend beyond the classroom.
“This recognition means a lot
because education is where we started and it’s still at the heart of what we do,”
said Elizabeth J. Dooley, EECU president and CEO. “Whether we’re in a
classroom, partnering with a school, or helping a student take their next step,
it’s all about creating opportunities. We’re proud to be part of that work in
the communities we serve.”
In 2026, EECU will also mark a
milestone in its direct support of members pursuing higher education,
surpassing more than $2 million in student grants awarded since the launch of
its Student Grant Program in 2003.
To learn more about EECU’s Student
Grant Program, financial wellness education, or community initiatives, visit
myEECU.org.
EECU serves 12 Central California and Central Coast
counties and has 23 branches and more than 399,000 members. Since 1934, EECU
has provided affordable financial products and services to meet its members’
saving, borrowing, and investing needs. EECU is very active in the communities
it serves, proudly supporting numerous programs, activities and events that
enrich the community experience, and providing free financial wellness
education to people of all ages.