SAN ANTONIO, TX (October 5, 2026) – Firstmark Credit Union has donated over $7,000 in school supplies to 12 elementary schools, thanks to contributions made during its fourth annual Classroom Supply Drive. The initiative helps hardworking teachers stock their classrooms with essential supplies while reducing the amount they may otherwise have to pay out of their own pockets.
Held July 9 through August 12, the Classroom Supply Drive has become a meaningful annual event at Firstmark and reflects the credit union’s deep roots in education. Firstmark was founded by ten teachers, and the drive is one of the distinctive, hands-on ways the organization continues to support educators and the communities they serve.
Firstmark members, employees, and countless community members contributed items ranging from paper and pens to tissues and disinfecting wipes. These donations will help teachers create well-equipped learning environments where students can begin the school year ready to learn.
“As a credit union with roots in education, it’s especially meaningful to be able to help teachers stock their classrooms,” said Marisa Pérez-Díaz, Vice President of Community and Public Relations at Firstmark Credit Union. “We are incredibly thankful to our members, Firstmark staff, and the greater community for showing up to support our school districts. Since 2023, this supply drive has become a tradition we look forward to, and an important way we honor local educators’ commitment to serve students.”
The 10 school districts where the supplies were distributed spanned San Antonio, La Vernia, and New Braunfels, Texas. Firstmark is thankful for the opportunity to collaborate with local schools, as well as other partners, in making a positive difference in the communities it serves and looks forward to next year’s drive.
To learn more about Firstmark and the ways the credit union supports the education community on behalf of its members, please visit firstmarkcu.org.
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About Firstmark Credit Union:
Firstmark Credit Union is a member-owned financial institution established in 1932. Founded by a group of teachers almost 95 years ago, today, Firstmark has grown to over $1 billion in assets with almost 100,000 members. Firstmark’s member-first philosophy extends beyond banking, empowering financial success while investing in education, supporting educators, and strengthening the communities our members call home. The Firstmark Foundation, a 501(c)(3) public charity, complements this commitment by making a tangible, positive impact in the education community through the collective support of its membership. For more information about Firstmark, please visit firstmarkcu.org.
