Goshen Community Schools Partners With Interra Credit Union
Goshen, IN (November 29, 2021) – Goshen Community Schools (GCS) has announced a partnership with Interra Credit Union resulting in naming rights of the Goshen High School gymnasium facility to now be called Interra Gym. Interra Credit Union is headquartered in Goshen and offers three branch locations in the Goshen community.
The naming rights were procured after a five-year financial partnership was confirmed between the school corporation and the credit union. Interra Gym provides exclusive naming rights to Interra Credit Union and financial support for the school corporation to be used for items such as facility updates, new equipment, sponsorship of athletic events, and more.
GCS Superintendent, Dr. Steven Hope said he is “thrilled about the new partnership with Interra Credit Union. Interra has a great reputation in the community, and we are pleased to have them support Goshen Community Schools and the students we serve. We look forward to a long partnership with Interra.”
“Goshen School Corporation has long been a foundation of the Goshen community,” stated Amy Sink, CEO of Interra Credit Union. “This partnership with GCS recognizes two pillars joining together to achieve great success.” “Proving again that Interra is committed to local school systems, as well as investing in the growth of the young people throughout Goshen, this will really benefit the entire community,” shared Andy Marshall, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of Interra Credit Union.
On Saturday, December 4, 2021, a ribbon-cutting and celebration recognizing Interra Gym will occur. The ribbon-cutting will begin at approximately 7:15 pm between the boys’ junior varsity and varsity basketball games. The Goshen High School Crimsonaires, Crimsonaire Camp participants, and the pep band will also perform. The public is invited to attend, as the new branding of Interra Gym will be revealed.
About Goshen Community Schools
Goshen Community Schools (GCS), a public school district of approximately 36 square miles, contains all of Elkhart Township and is in Elkhart County. Within Elkhart Township is the City of Goshen, a city of approximately 36,000 people. GCS employs 1100 teachers and staff who serve and teach 6500 students. The district has seven elementary schools, one intermediate school, one junior high school, one high school, and one alternative (secondary) school.
About Interra Credit Union
Interra, headquartered in Goshen, was chartered in 1932 and has assets of $1.6 billion. The credit union’s field of membership spans eighteen counties in northern Indiana, with more than 300 full and part-time employees serving 86,000 members. Interra currently operates sixteen offices in Elkhart, Kosciusko, LaGrange, Marshall, and Noble counties in Indiana and via a suite of robust electronic services at interracu.com.
Dr. Steven Hope, Goshen Community Schools Superintendent
Amy Sink, CEO, Interra Credit Union
Andy Marshall, Executive Vice President & COO, Interra Credit Union