Literacy Leads to Financial Skills

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Youth Asset Building with DevNW

To help fund youth financial literacy programs tailored for those with economic barriers, NWCU pledged $150,000 over 3 years to DevNW, beginning in 2022. The gift supports the development of existing and new partnerships with youth-serving agencies throughout Lane, Linn, Benton, Lincoln, Marion, Polk and Clackamas Counties.

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For Every Student, a Library. Imagination Library Birth - Age 5, Lane Co.

In the first year of NWCU support for expansion with Eugene Public Library Foundation, Lane County partners grew—Dolly’s books and an invite to join the program now go into New Baby baskets in Lane County hospitals.

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NWCU partners with Springfield Public Schools and the Springfield Public Library to provide families living outside city limits with a library card and access to independent reading and study.

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12,489 teachers awarded students impacted funded to schools Oregon counties impacted

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“For almost 17 years, Mr. Frost has been a dedicated teacher at SHS who has championed the cause of appreciating and honoring diversity within our community. Through this visionary leadership, he has encouraged and inspired fellow teachers to follow suit in promoting underrepresented achievers in our school hallways, thus creating an atmosphere of inclusivity and acceptance. As a result, our students are not only cognizant of diversity but also knowledgeable about it. They are encouraged to see themselves as worthy contributors to the US and world achievements, paving the way for a better future.”

~ José da Silva, Springfield HS Principal

We make continued strides to improve our communities through support and partnership. No one knows this more than Springfield High School teacher David Frost. David is proud of Springfield High School as the district’s most ethnically diverse high school. For heritage months and holidays, he encourages students to study marginalized groups. David used the NWCU mini-grant to purchase a digital display frame, so changing the content for each of his lessons is easier.

“Not only has the whole school been able to experience the djembe drums as a class in music, but teachers are asking to use them in smaller groups. Recognizing the benefits of drumming for all learners, our music equipment is here for all teachers and learners in the school if they should need it.”

~ Marci Griffiths, Bear Creek Elementary School

It’s safe to say that NWCU strives to serve our communities for generations. And one of the best things that helps us achieve that goal is partnering with community educators like Marci Griffiths of Bear Creek Elementary School in Bend. She won an NWCU mini-grant that she used to purchase ten djembe (pronounced: jem-bay) drums. Marci advocates the connection between music and learning as it applies to the developing brain. The drums were a big hit among her students. NWCU focuses on facilitating education, and teachers like Marci Griffiths make it all the easier.

“I absolutely love teaching students how to save lives,” said Bremont. “Every semester I have between 60-75 students take Community Health and it’s the one class where, year after year, students come back and tell me that they used what I taught them, or the skills and certifications helped them get a job.”

~ Tamara Bremont, Redmond Proficiency Academy

Supporting safety education builds community well-being. That’s why it’s our honor to work with Tamara Bremont of Redmond Proficiency Academy. Tamara Bremont, a health and early education instructor, requested a full-body CPT manikin mini-grant. The manikin is used to help train students in life savings techniques like first aid, choking, severe bleeding, recovery positions, and more. This grant was crucial in replacing Tamara’s older manikins that were missing parts. It’s worth noting that Tamara has been certified via the Red Cross for almost 36 years. Also worth noting is that the manikin was named Brad, much to the delight of the students.