CapEd Credit Union Gives $100,000 to Local Early Childhood Learning Initiatives.

CapEd has committed funding to support Idaho education with a strong emphasis toward the community’s youngest learners.

Meridian, ID – CapEd announces along with United Way of Treasure Valley, Caldwell School District, Idaho Association for the Education of Young Children, Lee Pesky Learning Center, Kuna School District, Children’s Museum of Idaho, Economic Opportunity by Jannus, and United Way of South Central Idaho, that each organization continues a strategic partnership with CapEd to support Early Childhood Learning initiatives in southern Idaho.

The agreement brings together each organization, who all share a similar mission and goal of providing access to early learning education and resources.

From CapEd Chief Marketing Officer, Todd Christensen says, “CapEd’s mission includes enriching our communities and supporting quality education. This starts long before kids enter formal education schooling. If we can help support early learners from a young age, they’ll be able to grow successfully in important fundamentals like literacy. These fundamental help children throughout their education and lives.”

Funds from CapEd go directly to each organization’s early learning initiatives:

The Caldwell School District and Kuna School District Early Learning Collaborative.

Idaho AEYC’s READY! For Kindergarten program.

Lee Pesky Learning Center Every Child Ready to Learn program.

The Children’s Museum Mobile Planetarium.

Economic Opportunity by Jannus Refugee Early Learning Program and Professional Development.

United Way of South Central Idaho Region IV Early Learning Collaborative.

United Way of Treasure Valley Canyon County Preschool Collaborative.

“We are incredibly grateful for the support and partnership of CapEd. The impact of their generosity is tremendous and has allowed us to provide early literacy, math, and social-emotional learning materials to thousands of children, families, and early childhood educators. We look forward to sharing more learning mats in the coming year," said Courtney Painton, Lee Pesky Learning Center Professional Development Director.

Beth Oppenheimer, Executive Director of Idaho AEYC shared, "CapEd Credit Union's commitment to early education aligns seamlessly with our mission at Idaho AEYC. This partnership allows us to make a lasting impact on the lives of Idaho's children and families. We are thrilled to continue working hand in hand with CapEd to nurture a love for learning in Idaho’s children."

Learn more about CapEd's mission, vision and values here.