Pen Air Goes Back to School with Donation to Baldwin County Education Coalition

Pensacola, Fla. (August 4, 2022) –Pen Air Federal Credit Union is please to present the Baldwin County Education Coalition with a check worth $8,827.53 courtesy of the Share It^® program.

“Pen Air’s pledge to support education is directly shown through our Share It^® program,” says Casey Brueske, Community Education Development Specialist for Pen Air Federal Credit Union. “This program offers our members a chance to partner with us and enhance the lives of students in their local community by funding programs, like the Palm Project, in Baldwin County Schools. All you have to do is swipe your card,” says Brueske. 

Share It^® cards donate .01¢ for every signature-based debit card transaction made to the local school district of choice at no cost to you. Once enrolled, members select the school district of their choosing between Escambia County, Florida, Santa Rosa County, Florida and Baldwin County, Alabama and the program does the rest.

“We are so grateful for our partnership with Pen Air! 100% of the Share It^® funds will go toward our Palm Project Initiative,” says Terry Burkle, Executive Director for the Baldwin County Education Coalition (BCEC). Share It^® funds have previously provided teachers in Baldwin County’s Public Schools with professional development and classroom literacy resources geared toward improving student achievement. “The Palm project is an initiative that provides necessary items for Baldwin County students to reduce barriers in learning, enhance academic achievement and support social-emotional development. With 49% of our students classified as poverty, the need is great,” says Burkle.

To learn more about the Share It^® program and how to enroll, visit penair.org/DebitCards. Together, we can make incredible things happen.

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About Pen Air Federal Credit Union 
At Pen Air Federal Credit Union, respect is a guiding principle. As the largest and oldest credit union headquartered in Pensacola, Florida, with $2.3 billion in assets, Pen Air is dedicated to enhancing lives through exceptional service, strength, and financial solutions. With 11 locations in Northwest Florida and Southeast Alabama combined with online and mobile banking, we provide worldwide reach. Pen Air is a not-for-profit, member-owned financial institution, serving the community and improving lives since 1936. For more information, visit penair.org.

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