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It’s an A+ time to join

Give $100 (on us), get $100 (on us, too). From December 2 to December 11, 2024, we’ll donate $100 to our foundation partnership schools* (up to $10,000) AND contribute $100 to a new member account when you open a Smart Money Checking or Money Market Select account.

Founded by eight teachers in 1934, supporting schools isn’t just something we do during the holiday season. It’s an integral part of our mission, 365 days a year.

When you open a new account, we’ll donate $100 to our foundation partner schools, up to a total of $10,000. Colorado schools will thank you for it.

New member? Open a Smart Money Checking or a Money Market Select account and we’ll contribute $100 to your account. Just because we like you. Learn more

By Teachers. For Teachers.

90 years ago, 8 Denver Public School teachers came together with a goal: to create a credit union that would support their fellow educators. Today, that mission continues. We’re a not-for-profit, member-owned community committed to seeing our community of Coloradans succeed.

Invested in our Community

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hours from our employees annually.

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annual grants for Colorado Educators

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Apply for a Westerra school grant.

Every school year, we fund $50,000 to Colorado educators through our School Grant Program. Any Westerra member who is an educator of grades K-12 can apply for a $50,000 grant to help their schools—and students—shine.

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Financial Literacy in the classroom

We believe that kids deserve to learn about finances. If you want to build financial literacy in the classroom, we’d love to come in for a lesson. Drop us a note at engagement@westerracu.com to schedule a presentation for your students.

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Explore our Checking and Savings Accounts for Students

Understanding money management is a big step in becoming independent. Our studentaccounts and financial resources are here to help students start their financial journey.