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Aiken County Public School District Receives Over $290,000 from 2024 SRP Affinity Debit Card Program Proceeds

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Aiken, SC – At the May 13 Aiken County Board of Education meeting, representatives of SRP Federal Credit Union presented the Aiken County Public School District with over $290,000 in proceeds from the 2024 SRP Affinity Debit Card Program, benefiting nine local high schools.


The funds, totaling $290,019.25, reflect donations made by SRP Federal Credit Union in 2024 derived from SRP Affinity Debit Card usage. Each time a member uses an Affinity card, a donation is made to the corresponding school.


“SRP Federal Credit Union continues to be an extraordinary partner in public education. The success of the Affinity Debit Card Program has far exceeded our expectations, providing our high schools with the resources to fund specialized needs that enhance campus culture and support students, teachers, staff, and families,” said Dr. Corey Murphy, Superintendent of Aiken County Public Schools.


The nine Aiken County public high schools benefitting from the Affinity program include: the Aiken County Career Technology Center, Aiken High School, Aiken Scholars Academy, Midland Valley High School, North Augusta High School, Ridge Spring-Monetta High School, Silver Bluff High School, South Aiken High School, and Wagener-Salley High School.


Each school has full discretion over how the funds are used, allowing flexibility to address its greatest needs. Past donations have supported technology upgrades, student incentives, teacher certifications, school equipment, team uniforms, and more.


Since its founding in 2018, the SRP Affinity Debit Card Program has provided more than $2 million for 46 schools across eight counties in the Central Savannah River Area (CSRA). Participating schools include public, private, and charter high schools, as well as the Augusta Technical College Foundation.


“This milestone donation is a direct result of our members’ ongoing commitment to supporting local schools through everyday spending,” said Shana Reid, Chief Development Officer of SRP Federal Credit Union. “Good things are happening at SRP!”

About SRP

SRP Federal Credit Union, headquartered in North Augusta, SC, provides financial services to over 196,000 members. Recognized for excellence in business and community impact, SRP was recently named the 2024 Large Business of the Year by the Columbia County Chamber of Commerce and the North Augusta Chamber of Commerce. For more information, visit www.srpfcu.org.

SRP Federal Credit Union Interim CEO Liz Ponder and Carver Elementary School Principal Melvin Farmer, standing alongside members of the Carver Elementary School Beta Club, hold a check sponsoring the club's upcoming trip to Orlando, Florida for the National Junior Beta Convention.

SRP Federal Credit Union Sponsors Carver Elementary School Beta Club’s Trip to National Junior Beta Convention

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Wadley, GA – SRP Federal Credit Union representatives presented the Carver Elementary School Beta Club with a sponsorship of $13,700, which will support the club’s upcoming trip to the National Junior Beta Convention in Orlando, Florida, in a special check presentation on May 12.

 

Nineteen Carver Elementary School students will depart for the convention in June, joining fellow Beta Club members from schools across the United States to compete in multiple fine arts categories.

 

“We are so excited for our students, school, and community to compete once again at the national level in digital arts, drawing, accessory design, and dance. Our students have worked incredibly hard, and this generous support from SRP gives them the chance to shine on a national stage. We’re proud of their dedication and excited for what lies ahead at the National Junior Beta Convention,” said Carver Elementary School Principal Melvin Farmer.

 

Carver Elementary School, located in rural Wadley, GA, serves pre-K through fifth grade students in the Jefferson County School District. Guided by the credit union philosophy of “People Helping People,” SRP Federal Credit Union is committed to helping enhance education across the Central Savannah River Area.

 

“At SRP Federal Credit Union, we value our communities and strive to uplift local students,” said Liz Ponder, Interim Chief Executive Officer of SRP Federal Credit Union. “We are proud to sponsor the outstanding students in the Carver Elementary School Beta Club as they compete in the fine arts and prepare for success in middle school and beyond.”

Carver Elementary School Beta Club members perform a dance at the SRP Federal Credit Union check presentation. The team plans to compete at the National Junior Beta Convention in June.

About SRP

SRP Federal Credit Union, headquartered in North Augusta, SC, provides financial services to over 196,000 members. Recognized for excellence in business and community impact, SRP was recently named the 2024 Large Business of the Year by the Columbia County Chamber of Commerce and the North Augusta Chamber of Commerce. For more information, visit www.srpfcu.org.

Dr. Ann Marie Taylor, Chief Vision Officer and Lead Learner of Horse Creek Academy, and Michael Clennett, SRP Community Engagement Specialist, present a check from 2024 SRP Affinity Debit Card Program proceeds alongside the HCA Board of Directors.

Horse Creek Academy Receives Over $15,000 in SRP Affinity Debit Card Program Funds

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Aiken, SC – Representatives of SRP Federal Credit Union presented Horse Creek Academy with over $15,000 in 2024 SRP Affinity Debit Card funds at the school’s April 28 Board of Directors meeting.

 

The charter school received a total of $15,196.50, the result of every transaction made using a Horse Creek Academy Affinity Debit Card in 2024. In the Affinity Debit Card Program, SRP Federal Credit Union donates to the school designated on the card every time a member uses the card to make a purchase.

 

The Affinity funds are unrestricted, and Horse Creek Academy will be able to allocate the funds wherever they are needed most.

 

“We’re so grateful for SRP’s continued partnership and belief in our mission. These funds directly support the heart of our school — our students and staff — and help us grow opportunities that make a lasting impact,” said Dr. Ann Marie Taylor, Chief Vision Officer and Lead Learner of Horse Creek Academy.

 

Established in 2018, the SRP Affinity Debit Card Program offers debit cards that benefit 46 schools across eight counties in the CSRA. The program has provided over $2 million in funding for public, charter, and private high schools, as well as Augusta Technical College, since its launch.

 

Participating schools have full discretion over the use of the funds. The Affinity Debit Card Program has supported a variety of school needs, such as team uniforms, teacher certifications, student incentives, school equipment, computers, and more.

 

SRP Federal Credit Union remains committed to the credit union philosophy of People Helping People and continues to enhance local communities and uplift local education through the Affinity Debit Card Program.

Dr. Ann Marie Taylor, Chief Vision Officer and Lead Learner of Horse Creek Academy, and Michael Clennett, SRP Community Engagement Specialist, present a check from 2024 SRP Affinity Debit Card Program proceeds alongside the HCA Board of Directors.

About SRP

SRP Federal Credit Union, headquartered in North Augusta, SC, provides financial services to over 196,000 members. Recognized for excellence in business and community impact, SRP was recently named the 2024 Large Business of the Year by the Columbia County Chamber of Commerce and the North Augusta Chamber of Commerce. For more information, visit www.srpfcu.org.