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Congratulations 2021 School Crashers® Grant Recipients!

Join us in congratulating this year's grant recipients as we celebrate our eighth year of School Crashers. The selection committee carefully considered 238 nominations and thank everyone who took time to share their stories. Click below to view our 2021 schools to receive school improvement grants.
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The Georgia United Foundation takes great pride in being active in our local communities and believes that giving back is not only the right way - but the only way.
- Debbie Smith, President & CEO, Georgia United Credit Union
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Because of the funding provided by the Georgia United Credit Union Foundation, combined with additional grant money from another donor, we will now be able to add security systems to our Gordon and Murray County Club locations. We appreciate your partnership and generosity!
- Hannah R., Director of Grants & Foundations, Boys & Girls Club
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Thank you so much for supporting our mission to help the homeless and families. We truly appreciate you.
- Roz G., Executive Director, Lift Up Atlanta, Inc.
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I'm so appreciative of the "mission in action" behind the staff at Georgia United Credit Union. The staff at Georgia United are a living embodiment of giving back to the community and for that, the Y is truly grateful. Your gift of dollars and time has a big impact for many in our community's mind, body, and spirit.
- Joseph A., J.M. Tull Gwinnett Family YMCA
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We are so elated and forever grateful! We appreciate what you do!
- Dr. Angela S., Hope in Darkness Global Foundation
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Thank you so much for this grant. It will really go a long way to help us provide meals to the children in our community.
- Jill E., Hearts Against Hunger
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We rely on support from community partners like Georgia United Credit Union. With their funding, we will serve so many families during these trying times. Filling basic needs, like diapers, for families makes such a difference. Collaborations and partners are what help make our communities stronger.
- Jan Ruth M., Director of Giving, Helping Mamas

In Seven Years

50
School Crashers grants have been awarded

IMPROVEMENTS VALUED AT

$ 1.4
M
In School Crashers® improvements over seven years

Annual Volunteers

147
To guide 1,714 students through financial simulations at Junior Achievement®

Cans of food collected

386,285
Cans of food collected in the last eight years during Can Hunger