CANTON TOWNSHIP, Mich. – Orsa credit union, formerly known as Community Financial, has teamed up with Plymouth-Canton Community Schools (P-CCS) to create a groundbreaking community-powered hub aimed at expanding opportunities and preparing students for the future.
This week, leaders from both organizations signed a 25-year agreement that includes a $5 million commitment from orsa credit union to support the creation and sustainability of the Orsa Hub.
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The hub will act as a starting point where students can discover new ideas, try out different projects, and gain the confidence to chase bold aspirations.
The Orsa Hub will be located at Canton High School and will carry the Orsa name, symbolizing the credit union’s long-term dedication to public education and the Plymouth-Canton community, where it has been rooted for 75 years.
“With this partnership, this building is more than a state-of-the-art facility,” said Dr. Monica L. Merritt, Superintendent of P-CCS. “The Orsa Hub represents what is possible when private organizations and public education come together around a common purpose: expanding access, unlocking potential and building pathways for every learner to thrive.”
The hub will offer students hands-on experiences in robotics, artificial intelligence, digital storytelling, financial wellness, sustainability, and design.
Flexible, collaborative spaces will support immersive learning guided by educators, mentors, and local industry experts, fostering leadership, creativity, and curiosity throughout students’ K-12 education.
Tansley Stearns, president and CEO of Orsa, highlighted the partnership’s alignment with the credit union’s values.
“For 75 years, we’ve been rooted in this community, walking alongside Michiganders as they pursue their impossible dreams,” Stearns said. “The Orsa Hub ensures students and educators have the tools, trust and support to lead boldly, today and for decades to come.”
The collaboration also includes initiatives to support girls in STEM through scholarships, robotics programs, entrepreneurship, financial literacy, mental health resources, and student-centered programming.
These efforts will open the hub to students, educators, and community members, extending learning beyond traditional classrooms and strengthening district-wide connections, according to the release.
P-CCS plans a soft launch of the Orsa Hub in Spring 2026, with full district-wide implementation in Fall 2026.
This phased rollout will broaden access, encourage collaboration across schools and engage the community through events and showcases.
By uniting public education and cooperative finance, the partnership aims to ignite potential and create pathways for generations to come.