Westerra Walks for Education Initiative Contributes $40,400 to Local Programs

At the start of Major League Baseball’s 2025 season, Westerra Credit Union (Westerra) launched the “Westerra Walks for Education” program, which pledged $200 to local classrooms every time the Colorado Rockies reached first base on a walk. As of September 21, 2025, the Rockies had a total of 218 walks at Coors Field, totaling $43,600 that the credit union donated to local educational initiatives through its School Grant Program.

The effort represents Westerra’s larger commitment to educators and its ongoing work with the Rockies. At the start of the season, fans joined the credit union to celebrate Julie Weathers as she threw the ceremonial first pitch at Coors Field during Teacher Appreciation Week. Weathers, who has been a teacher for 27 years, was selected by members of the community for her role as an all-star educator.

“At Westerra, every decision is made right here in Colorado by people who understand our community,” said Nicole Andrushko, VP of Marketing. “Supporting educators isn’t just a priority for us – it’s part of our DNA. We’re proud to stand beside the teachers who inspire the next generation of leaders.”

To learn more about Westerra and its programs for teachers, visit https://www.westerracu.com/4-teachers and follow along on Facebook (@WesterraCU) and Instagram (@westerracreditunion).

About Westerra Credit Union:

Since its founding by eight schoolteachers in 1934, Westerra Credit Union has remained committed to helping individuals, families and businesses in Denver, CO and surrounding areas thrive by “teaching one another to prosper”. With over 110,000 members among eight branches, Westerra serves the Denver area through its various offerings, financial literacy initiatives and grants programs, contributing more than $500,000 to regional education foundations and school districts annually since 2010. As one of only three credit unions recognized by Newsweek’s “Best Regional Banks and Credit Unions” in 2024, Westerra is building a modern financial community where everyone belongs. For more information, visit www.westerracu.com or follow Westerra on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and X (Twitter).

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