NEWPORT NEWS, Va., August 12, 2025 – BayPort Credit Union is proud to announce a $25,000 sponsorship in support of the Virginia Beach City Public Schools (VBCPS) Office of Family and Community Engagement (FACE) for the 2025–2026 academic year. The sponsorship is an expansion of its ten-year Student-Run Credit Union program, supporting school-district initiatives that foster academic success and overall well-being for families and students.
BayPort President and CEO Jim Mears was honored to present VBCPS Superintendent Dr. Donald E. Robertson Jr. with the $25,000 check on the field at Harbor Park. As part of the August 6 “School Supply Drive Night” festivities, Dr. Robertson threw out the first pitch before the Tides game. The BayPort Foundation and the Norfolk Tides collected 450 pounds of school supplies from fans to benefit VBCPS students.
As part of the FACE sponsorship, BayPort will serve as the platinum-level sponsor of the highly anticipated VBCPS Back-to-School Care Fair, scheduled for Saturday, August 16, 2025, from noon p.m. to 4 p.m. at the Virginia Beach Convention Center. This free event is open to all VBCPS families. It offers essential back-to-school services, including free haircuts, vision screenings, and school-entry physicals. Additional event details can be found on the official event website…