Verbum Dei High School

Kinecta Federal Credit Union Provided Holiday Meals to More Than 1,300 Families in the 49th Annual Holiday Food Drive

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Thursday, November 24, 2022

The 49th annual holiday food drive aided more than 1,300 families at distribution events in Southern California and Rochester, New York.

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  • The 49th annual holiday food drive aided more than 1,300 families at distribution events in Southern California and Rochester, New York.
  • Kinecta then partnered with over 30 community-based organizations throughout Los Angeles County and Rochester, New York to select families.
  • "We are deeply grateful for our vendors, staff, members, families and friends that donated money and time to make this food drive a success."
  • Forbes awarded Kinecta as a top-ranked credit union in California on its America's Best Credit Unions in Each State 2022 List.

Kinecta Federal Credit Union Gives Away Backpacks to 846 Students in Need at its 13th Annual Backpack Distribution Event

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Wednesday, August 10, 2022

MANHATTAN BEACH, Calif., Aug. 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Kinecta Federal Credit Union proudly hosted its 13th Annual Backpack Distribution event at Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson on Sunday, August 7.

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  • MANHATTAN BEACH, Calif., Aug. 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Kinecta Federal Credit Union proudly hosted its 13th Annual Backpack Distribution event at Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson on Sunday, August 7.
  • By providing backpacks filled with school supplies, Kinecta will help 846 underserved students grades 3-12 get off to a great 2022-2023 school year prepared for academic success.
  • "We are proud to be hosting Kinecta's 13th Backpack Distribution Event to help make going back to school a little brighter for children in need," said Latrice McGlothin, Executive Director, Kinecta Community Foundation.
  • This Backpack Drive Distribution event supports children through the following organizations in Southern California: Al Wooten Jr.

Kinecta Federal Credit Union Helps Students Succeed and Invites the Community to Join its 13th Annual Backpack Drive

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Wednesday, July 6, 2022

MANHATTAN BEACH, Calif., July 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- As part of its commitment to support families and children, Kinecta Federal Credit Union helps make going back to school a little brighter for children in underserved communities by hosting its 13th Annual Backpack Drive. From July 5 through July 31, Kinecta will collect new backpacks and school supplies for underserved students grades 3-12 who are preparing for the 2022-2023 school year.

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  • At Kinecta, we want to help ease the burden for families in need," said Latrice McGlothin, Executive Director, Kinecta Community Foundation.
  • "We invite the community to join our 2022 Backpack Drive to help students get off to a great start and achieve academic success."
  • Kinecta members and the public are invited to bring new backpacks and school supplies to any Kinecta branch or donate through Kinecta's Backpack Drive Amazon Wish List .
  • To learn more about Kinecta's community outreach programs and activities, visit kinecta.org/community
    Kinecta Federal Credit Union is the country's 35th largest credit union, with assets of $6.6 billion and over 270,000 member-owners.

Verbum Dei High School Announces Transition from a Los Angeles Archdiocese School to a Private Jesuit School

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Friday, July 1, 2022

The Board of Directors of Verbum Dei High School is pleased to announce the school will transition from a Los Angeles Archdiocesan school to a fully-sponsored Jesuit school, effective July 1, 2022.

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  • The Board of Directors of Verbum Dei High School is pleased to announce the school will transition from a Los Angeles Archdiocesan school to a fully-sponsored Jesuit school, effective July 1, 2022.
  • Travis Russell, S.J., the Catholic boys high school is acclaimed for providing its students a rigorous college and career prep curriculum since 1962.
  • And as the school enters its seventh decade, there is more good news: On July 1, Verbum Dei adds Jesuit to its name.
  • Verbum Dei Jesuit is a Catholic college preparatory school that is part of the Cristo Rey Network.

Verbum Dei High School Announces New President, Fr. Travis Russell, S.J.

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Monday, April 4, 2022

Verbum Dei High School, a private Jesuit college preparatory school for young men and a member of the Cristo Rey network, announced today that Fr.

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  • Verbum Dei High School, a private Jesuit college preparatory school for young men and a member of the Cristo Rey network, announced today that Fr.
  • Russell to Verbum Dei High School as its next President.
  • Russell spent time at Verbum Dei High School from 2014 to 2016 as a teacher, Director of Adult Faith Formation and working with Mission Advancement.
  • Verbum Dei is a Jesuit Catholic college preparatory school that is part of the Cristo Rey Network.

Kinecta Federal Credit Union Empowers African American Male Students with its Fourth Annual Defying the Odds Black History Month Event

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Wednesday, March 2, 2022

MANHATTAN BEACH, Calif., March 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Kinecta Federal Credit Union successfully hosted its fourth annual Defying the Odds Black History Month event on Thursday, February 24, 2022.

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  • MANHATTAN BEACH, Calif., March 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Kinecta Federal Credit Union successfully hosted its fourth annual Defying the Odds Black History Month event on Thursday, February 24, 2022.
  • The event was moderated by actor Jakobe' Dempsey with transitions by multi-platinum award-winning music producer Sorry Jaynari.
  • "As part of Kinecta's commitment to the advancement and strengthening of the communities we serve, we host the Defying the Odds Black History Month event to connect students with tools, community, and contacts to help them define their own paths toward success."
  • Kinecta Federal Credit Union is the country's 35th largest credit union, with assets of $6.6 billion and over 270,000 member-owners.