NEWPORT NEWS—Langley Federal Credit Union recently awarded thirty $500 mini grants to local teachers for 2021–2022 classroom initiatives. Selected projects include a rocket-launching experiment, a butterfly garden, an Anime club, percussion instruments, a student-led picnic bench building project, and many others.
This is the fourteenth year Langley has awarded the mini grants, supplying a total of $232,500 in donations to-date. “Education is the foundation for our communities’ kids to succeed,” said Foundation Director Laurel Ramey. “As a community advocate, it’s our role at Langley to support their important works to ensure bright futures.”
Peninsula schools that received mini grants include:
Hampton
- Langley Elementary
- Phoenix Elementary
- Kilgore Gifted Middle
- Lindsay Middle
- Syms Middle
- Bridgport Academy
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- Sandford Elementary
- Carver Elementary
- Gildersleve Middle
- Crittenden Middle (2)
- Hines Middle
- Warwick High
- Heritage High
Williamsburg/James City County
- J. Blayton Elementary
York County
- Grafton Bethel Elementary
- Coventry Elementary
- Magruder Elementary
Langley Federal Credit Union has a long history of community involvement and charitable giving dating back to the founding of the credit union in the 1930’s. With a commitment to making a difference in the communities it serves, Langley for Families Foundation was launched in 2014 to support causes and charities benefiting children and families.