TUSTIN, Calif.–SchoolsFirst FCU has made a $3-million donation to Children’s Hospital of Orange County (CHOC) in support of an innovative nine-story ambulatory building.

The first-floor lobby of the tower, set to open in June, will be named the SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union Lobby.

“We are deeply committed to supporting CHOC and its mission to deliver world-class pediatric care,” SchoolsFirst FCU President and CEO Bill Cheney said in a statement. “By nurturing, supporting and safeguarding children’s health, we address the broader factors that influence well-being, offering care that goes beyond medicine to improve the overall quality of life for children and their families. This new facility will provide essential comfort, healing and hope to thousands of families in need, and we are profoundly honored to be a part of making this vision a reality.”

Total Giving Now $4.7 Million

SchoolsFirst FCU reported that its latest gift brings its total giving to CHOC to $4.7 million over the past 23 years, with support directed to numerous areas. In addition to financial support, SchoolsFirst said its team has consistently volunteered their time through CHOC Walk, gala events, and activities such as assembling holiday care bags, packaging shirts and serving meals to patients and families.

According to the organizations, located across the street from CHOC Hospital in Orange, the new outpatient tower will house a comprehensive outpatient imaging center, a dedicated Research Institute floor, oncology infusion services, more than two floors of specialty clinics, and several patient and family amenities. 

‘One-Stop Shop’

“It will create a one-stop shop for patients and families who currently are seen across numerous specialties and locations. It is part of the healthcare system’s ambitious expansion plan designed to solidify its position as a leading destination for children’s health by providing exceptional and innovative care,” the organizations added.