TUCSON, Ariz.– Tucson Federal Credit Union donated $90,000 to Kino Learning Center (Kino School), supporting the institution’s efforts to build a new music classroom on campus.
“I was very interested in music and art growing up in my education and I understand that, they’re not just extras in my purview,” Vice President of Culture and Development John Jackson said in a statement. “It’s a part of encouraging students to find their voice, their confidence and developing a sense of belonging — especially for those that don’t necessarily thrive in traditional settings. Having the support of that type of curriculum is really exciting and I’m glad that there is a school, locally, that really focuses on using creativity to unlock that engagement and that learning for these students.”
A product of the Tucson Federal Credit Union’s Community Giving Program, the large donation Kino School received from will go toward expanding STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics) programs and music education opportunities on campus, the credit union said.
