🎙️New Podcast Episode: Community First Credit Union & INK! Supporting Local Educators & Students
We are excited to announce the release of the latest episode of the INK! podcast — now live!
In this episode, we sit down with Missy Peters and Sabrina Papovitch from Community First Credit Union to explore their deep commitment to supporting INK!, St. Johns County teachers, and local students. A key part of that story is the Community First CARES Foundation, the philanthropic arm of the credit union powered by its own employees. Supported by the 450 Community First employees who donate, Community First CARES is the force behind the investment that brings the Champions for Children STEAM+ Classroom Grants to life — funding hands-on, innovative projects that spark curiosity and ignite learning throughout our schools.
What You’ll Hear
- Why Community First Credit Union and the Community First CARES Foundation prioritize investing in public education and giving back to the community ✅
- How employee-driven philanthropy is making a measurable difference for local teachers and students ✅
- Ways the Champions for Children STEAM+ grants are fueling groundbreaking classroom projects across science, technology, engineering, arts, math, and literacy ✅
- Real examples of impact: from expanded creative learning opportunities to new tools that help students think, build, experiment, and grow ✅
- The shared belief that an investment in education is an investment in our future workforce and strengthens the entire community ✅
📖 Whether you are a parent, family member, educator, donor, mentor, or community member — this conversation offers insight into how together we’re building brighter futures.
👉 Listen now: on Spotify
