CCBank and Security Home Mortgage Announce $1.6 Million Donation to Utah’s Children First Education Fund.

Pleasant Grove, UT (May 1, 2026) - CCBank and its subsidiary, Security Home Mortgage (SHM), announced today a $1.6 million contribution to the Utah Children's First Education Fund (CFEF). This sizeable gift reinforces the bank's deep commitment to our Utah communities. CFEF ensures local students with disabilities have access to high-quality, tailored educational opportunities. As longstanding community-focused institutions, CCBank and SHM have now directed over $4 million to the CFEF over the past few years.

"Access to education is the foundation of a strong community, said Matt Field, president of CCBank and Board member of the CFEF. "Our continued investment in the Children's First Education Fund reflects our deeply held belief that every young person in Utah deserves the opportunity to excel, regardless of their background or unique challenges. We are incredibly proud to continue standing alongside the CFEF in supporting those members of our community with exceptional needs."

Working in tandem with the Carson Smith Opportunity Scholarship, championed by the Utah State Legislature in 2019 and updated in 2024 and 2026, the CFEF empowers families by providing scholarships that help cover tuition at specialized schools and learning environments. With over 95,000 Utah special needs students eligible to participate, the fund relies heavily on corporate partnerships to carry out its mission.

"The steadfast generosity of CCBank and Security Home Mortgage has fundamentally supported our mission," said Ronnie Daniel, Executive Director of the CFEF. "A $1.6 million gift provides the ongoing scholarship support our students need and because of this multi-year support, more children will be given the customized resources they need to reach their immense potential."

For more information about Utah's Children First Education Fund, please visit https://www.cfe-fund.org.

About CCBank -

Founded in 1993, CCBank is a community-focused financial institution with branch offices located in Salem, Provo, Orem, Pleasant Grove, Sandy, Spanish Fork, and St. George to serve the banking needs of Utah residents and businesses. The bank prides itself on being a longstanding community bank headquartered in Pleasant Grove and focused on Utah communities' financial and social health through its industry-leading rates, personalized service, financial technology, and quick decisions made at the local level. CCBank is an Equal Housing Lender | Member FDIC.

About Security Home Mortgage -

Security Home Mortgage, a subsidiary of CCBank, was founded in 1999 by Jon Chamberlain and is known for being dependable and catering to every client's needs. A majority of the company's business comes from repeat or referral customers, a testament to the trust and credibility SHM instills into each loan closed. Locally owned and operated, SHM employs over 70 mortgage lending experts and uses industry-best technology. From pre-qualification to application and closing, SHM provides a seamless and quick experience for every customer. Online: https://securityhomemortgage.com/

About Utah's Children First Education Fund -

Children First Education Fund (CFEF) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit scholarship granting organization (SGO) with a mission to provide school choice options for students with disabilities. The birth of CFEF came about because of decades of passionate education and school choice advocacy by the organization's founders Jordan Clements, Kim Coleman, and Doug Holmes. Online: https://cfe-fund.org.