EL PASO, Texas–Raiz Federal Credit Union said it is expanding its partnership with La Nube for the next decade as the presenting sponsor of La Nube for All Third Thursdays, a “flagship initiative that makes hands-on STEAM education accessible to families who receive SNAP or WIC benefits.”

La Nube, which is Spanish for “the Cloud,” is a discovery center.

The organizations said Raiz FCU’s $100,000 contribution will ensure families facing financial barriers have continued access to experience La Nube’s inspiring “exhibits and immersive programs for the next ten years.

According to the credit union, La Nube for All Third Thursdays is an exciting monthly event taking place every third Thursday of the month. The events will feature free activities, educational workshops, and hands-on experiences for all ages.

‘Uplifting Community’

“Raiz believes in the importance of uplifting our community and fostering inclusivity,” President and CEO Max Villaronga said in a statement. “With this sponsorship, Raiz is investing in spaces where children can explore, imagine new possibilities, and grow their skills, regardless of their families’ financial circumstances.”

Raiz noted it was a founding supporter and “La Nube Visionary” that helped bring La Nube’s one-of-a-kind space to life by sponsoring the CODE IT installation. Located within the Challenge It exhibit, visitors can program the colors of a giant LED cube hanging overhead through an interactive kiosk, where coding can be explored in new ways while testing programming skills, the credit union said.