About the Acorn Project

The Acorn Project is designed to provide our local children with the food and necessities they need to thrive. With a rich history of community involvement, Patterson Credit Union’s commitment to supporting local school districts and students is unwavering. As President/CEO Shawn Cowart shares, “The very first sponsorship we ever did was for a community event to provide school supplies for students in need. Supporting the school districts and all they do for our local children is a top priority for Patterson.”

For nearly a decade, our main philanthropic focus has been to ensure that local children have the food they need over weekends and breaks from school. This project sometimes referred to as the Backpack Program or Project CARE, will be enhanced and sustained through the Acorn Project, allowing us to continue feeding and supporting our local youth while exploring new opportunities to extend our impact.