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Jennifer Banks latest Helping Teachers Teach winner

Jennifer Banks, social studies teacher for Elizabethton High School, is the latest Northeast Community Credit Union Helping Teachers Teach grant winner.

 

Banks applied for the Helping Teachers Teach to help purchase a year-long subscription to BreakOut Edu, high-quality digital escape rooms aligned with history and social studies topics. The program includes hands-on materials and allows educators to create their own escape rooms in the system.

 

“Students will work collaboratively on BreakOut and that requires critical thinking and reading skills,” Banks said. “They are extremely motivated by the format, which I can tailor to their specific content-based course of study.”

 

Northeast Community Credit Union awards $300 every month to a classroom to be utilized for classroom needs, classroom activities, and academic enrichment.  Helping Teachers Teach is open to teachers within Carter, Johnson, Unicoi, Sullivan and Washington counties who are members of Northeast Community Credit Union. Area teachers may become members online or at any NCCU location and can download the grant application on the credit union’s website:  www.BeMyCU.org.

 

The Money Tree – April Edition

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Meet the Bulldogs

Northeast Community Credit Union is proudly sponsoring a ‘Meet & Greet’ event for the 2023 State Champion Hampton Bulldogs Basketball team.  Bulldog fans are invited to join us on April 12 from 3 pm until 5 pm at our main office at 980 Jason Witten Way in Elizabethton.  Also invited are members of the 1960 Hampton State Championship team.  Come for an enjoyable afternoon of autographs, photos, and light refreshments.

Northeast Community Credit Union Expansion In Process

Northeast Community Credit Union is excited to announce an expansion project in Elizabethton to help support increased demand.

“This project has been in the planning stages for nearly a year and is getting off to a very productive start,” said Credit Union President/CEO Teresa Arnold. “Our growth in recent years has been tremendous.  The increased member traffic and related transaction processing clearly requires additional space for our operations.”  Arnold says expansion and remodeling plans will result in enhanced service for members including upgraded drive-thru areas and additional offices for loans, debit cards, electronic services, and account processing.  “With our roots in education and ongoing involvement in local schools and colleges, we’ve built reliable relationships with staff, students, and young adults.  Many people open their accounts online and conduct much of their business remotely, however, when it comes to things more personal such as buying a car, borrowing for a home, or investing hard-earned money, most prefer having a knowledgeable ‘live’ person to talk to.  At Northeast Community Credit Union, we will continue giving area residents and small businesses the very best options available; people trust us and feel confident turning to us, and we’re honored to serve them.”

The Credit Union’s volunteer Board of Directors has a steady focus on conservatively providing every financial service anyone needs, most at low or no cost, and is proud to govern one of the healthiest credit unions in the USA.  Northeast Community Credit Union has been recognized in the top 2% nationwide for its safety and strength. “We’ve been firmly planted in this area for a long time; folks around here know us, know how involved we are, and can see we’re dedicated to investing our time and resources in local non-profits, education, and other worthy causes.  We’ve been committed to the people in this community for more than seventy years because our hearts are here: we prove it every day through the hours we devote and the sponsorships we provide,” says Arnold.

Northeast Community Credit Union was chartered in 1952 as Elizabethton Teachers Credit Union.  The main office is located at 980 Jason Witten Way behind Elizabethton High School; branch offices are located at 8301 Hwy 19E in Roan Mountain, at 1321 Hwy 19E in Elizabethton, and at 313 W. Oakland Ave in Johnson City. It serves those in Carter, Johnson, Unicoi, Sullivan, and Washington counties.

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Nick Colbaugh latest HTT winner

Nick Colbaugh, 4th through 6th grade teacher for Carter County Online Academy, is the latest Northeast Community Credit Union Helping Teachers Teach grant winner.

 

Colbaugh applied for the Helping Teachers Teach to help purchase headphones for students and help with remote learning projects. Carter County Online Academy is an online/remote learning option for Carter County students in 4th through 12th grade.

 

“With headphones our students can zone out background noise during Google Meets and everyday learning activities,” Colbaugh said. “Also, remote learning opportunities help get our virtual students out into the real world where they can communicate face-to-face with classmates and teachers. Furthermore, it gives students hands-on experience with standards that have been taught throughout the year.”

 

Northeast Community Credit Union awards $300 every month to a classroom to be utilized for classroom needs, classroom activities, and academic enrichment.  Helping Teachers Teach is open to teachers within Carter, Johnson, Unicoi, Sullivan and Washington counties who are members of Northeast Community Credit Union. Area teachers may become members online or at any NCCU location and can download the grant application on the credit union’s website:  www.BeMyCU.org.

The Money Tree – March Edition

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NCCU donates $1,000 to Carter County Imagination Library

Northeast Community Credit Union is investing in the children of Carter County with a donation of $1,000 to the Carter County Imagination Library.

Northeast Community Credit Union is a Foundation Member of CCIL and has contributed $1,000 each year since the start of Carter County Imagination Library. Carter County Imagination Library provides a free book to children in Carter County every month from birth until they turn five years old.

“Our Board of Directors has made a commitment to our community to annually donate a percentage of proceeds to local organizations and worthwhile causes,” NCCU President/CEO Teresa Arnold said. “We are so thankful to help provide books to children in our county. Children can encounter worlds of adventure and inspiration while learning what great treasures books can be – such a gift.”

According to the CCIL, the cost to provide children with books from birth until age 5 is around $150 per child.   Presenting this year’s donation on behalf of NCCU to Carter County Imagination Library is Nikki Garland, Loans and Member Resolutions.

To donate to the Imagination Library, contact the Elizabethton/Carter County Public Library at (423) 547-6360.

Northeast Community Credit Union is a major contributor in the local community and has been providing service since October 1952 when it was chartered as a credit union by the State of Tennessee. Northeast Community Credit Union is a not-for-profit financial cooperative focused on youth financial education, helping families have richer futures, and growing strong local businesses while serving anyone who lives, works, worships or attends school in Carter, Johnson, Washington, Unicoi and Sullivan counties along with their immediate family members.

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Melinda Hill latest HTT Winner

Melinda Hill, second grade teacher at Keenburg Elementary, is the latest Northeast Community Credit

Keenburg Elementary Principal Doug Mitchell reads to Melinda Hill’s classroom.

Union Helping Teachers Teach grant winner.

Hill applied for the Helping Teachers Teach to purchase new, appropriate child-sized seating for her classroom.

“The current seating is various sizes, and with some issues,” Hill said. “Chairs are an extremely hard, thick plastic that does not allow for comfortable seating. The new chairs will allow the students to sit properly using good posture, and this will aid in learning because they will be comfortable. The chairs should last for many years, allowing many students to benefit.”

Northeast Community Credit Union awards $300 every month to a classroom to be utilized for classroom needs, classroom activities, and academic enrichment.  Helping Teachers Teach is open to teachers within Carter, Johnson, Unicoi, Sullivan and Washington counties who are members of Northeast Community Credit Union. Area teachers may become members online or at any NCCU location and can download the grant application on the credit union’s website:  www.BeMyCU.org.