| Contact: | Ron Scott, Community Relations | |
| Phone: | 650.508.0300 ext. 2180 | |
| E-mail: | rescott@providentcu.org | |
| Web site: | www.providentcu.org | |
| For Immediate Release | ||
Redwood Shores, CA – May 24, 2007:
On June 9th the Education Coalition for Hispanics in Oakland (ECHO) and the Oakland Unified School District (OUSD) is holding the 7th Annual Latino Honor Roll Celebration. Approximately 1,700 Latino students will be awarded certificates of outstanding academic. Awards are presented each year to students who have achieved and maintained a 3.0 GPA or better within Oakland public middle and high schools. The ceremony takes place at the Cesar Chavez Educational Center, 2825 International Boulevard, Oakland, California.
Provident Credit Union President, Wayne Bunker explains that “with all the recent challenges facing Oakland schools, we want to show our support for the Oakland community and students. We believe education is critical in creating a vibrant and strong community and we want to recognize the achievements of these students.”
Provident Credit Union is a $1.5 billion full-service financial institution with 290 employees and 18 community branches in the Bay Area. For five years running, Provident Credit Union has been named Best Credit Union in San Mateo County. The Redwood Shores-based credit union has proudly served the Bay Area since 1950. It began as the California Teachers Association Credit Union and expanded over the years to include those who live and work in the surrounding counties of the Bay Area. Virtually everyone that lives or works in the Bay Area is eligible to join the credit union. For more information about Provident membership, products and services, visit www.providentcu.org.