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Georgia United Foundation Provides $12K Playground to Camp Creek Elementary

Aug 12, 2019

LILBURN, GA – Georgia United Foundation is excited to provide a new playground structure for Camp Creek Elementary School’s Special Education class as part of their sixth annual School Crashers® program.

Prior to the new equipment installation, the preschool children, ages three to five, did not have a suitable playground area. With the new play structure, students can now interact and enjoy the outdoors.

“Thank you to Georgia United for helping us improve the outdoor play space for our youngest students. We are thrilled to be able to offer an improved, age appropriate structure that will allow our students to safely engage in active play during recess,” said Principal Valerie Robinett.

Georgia United Business Development Officer, Leigh Gant, stated, “It was our pleasure to work alongside the Gwinnett Public Schools and the Camp Creek Elementary School staff to install the new playground. We realize the importance of students being able to have fun outside of the classroom and hope the children enjoy their play space.”

Camp Creek Elementary, located at 958 Cole Drive in Lilburn, was selected as a 2019 School Crashers mini-crash recipient out of 300+ nominations across the state. With the help of volunteers, donors and sponsors, the playground equipment and landscaping were completed at the start of the new school year.

About School Crashers

School Crashers is Georgia United Foundation’s largest community service program that offers schools across the state the opportunity to apply for a school facility makeover. The nomination period is typically open in March and anyone can nominate a deserving school by submitting a 250-word statement explaining why their school should receive a makeover along with supporting photos of the areas in need. Over the last five years, the program has provided 33 makeovers totaling over $1MM in improvements. Visit gucufoundation.org/schoolcrashers for details and photos of previous school recipients.

About the Georgia United Foundation

Georgia United Foundation is committed to improving the quality of life for children and families in the communities they serve through impactful programs funded by way of corporate contributions and delivered through volunteerism from the credit union and community partners. The Foundation is a tax-exempt 501(c)(3) charitable organization and is the philanthropic arm of Georgia United Credit Union. Visit gucufoundation.org to learn more.

About Georgia United Credit Union

Georgia United Credit Union is an award-winning financial leader and partner in education. Headquartered in Duluth, Georgia United is ranked as one of the state’s largest credit unions with $1.3 billion in assets, 163,000 members and 19 branch locations. As a full-service financial institution, they offer competitive products and services for every stage of life. Visit gucu.org to learn more and follow the credit union on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn.