We are excited that EDASC's Startup School gets an extra boost! Thanks to WECU and Federal Home Loan Bank of Des Moines.
WECU is pleased to announce that our Education First Grant Program, initially providing $125,000 over two years to support educational initiatives in Whatcom and Skagit counties, has received an additional boost through a partnership with the Federal Home Loan Bank of Des Moines (FHLB Des Moines). Through the FHLB Des Moines Member Impact Fund, this contribution has more than doubled to $312,500, amplifying the support for local organizations dedicated to educational and community development. The four 2024 grant recipients – Bellingham Arts Academy for Youth (BAAY), Skagit Preschool and Resource Center, Economic Development Alliance of Skagit County – Startup School, and WHATCOM LITERACY COUNCIL – will now have increased resources to drive their missions forward.