As a credit union that values giving back and serving others in the community, First Financial Federal Credit Union (FFFCU) recently donated over $40,000 to organizations within the Baltimore County community.
First Financial recently provided a $25,000 sponsorship to support the Outstanding Young Women Leaders program through Towson University in partnership with Baltimore County Public Schools. First Financial has supported this program through financial sponsorship and volunteerism as various staff members serve as mentors to the students in the program.
"For the past four years, First Financial has been an amazing corporate sponsor of our Outstanding Young Women Leaders Program" explained Dr. Nancy Grasmick the Presidential Scholar at Towson University. "This program selects one female student leader from each Baltimore County public high school and provides leadership and communications skills training, one-on-one mentoring, and networking conversations with Maryland influential female leaders. Since its inception, over 100 Baltimore County students have completed the program. Developing the next generation of ethical, responsible leaders would not be possible without First Financial's generous support."
Additionally, FFFCU made a $10,000 donation to benefit the critical operations across First Fruits Farm in Parkton, MD. First Fruits Farm grows, packages, and distributes fresh produce to over 100 organizations in the Mid-Atlantic region, including local food banks, homeless shelters, soup kitchens, and other food providers to assist individuals experiencing hunger. The Farm uses a volunteer workforce to plan and harvest their fields. First Financial employees have volunteered at First Fruits Farm for six years, and plan to continue this volunteer effort annually.
Prior to the new year, FFFCU joined WBAL Radio personalities for their annual live WBAL Kids Campaign broadcast at Valley View Farms in Cockeysville, MD for the fifth year. First Financial representatives presented an $8,000 check to benefit Baltimore youth. Funds raised go towards academic scholarships, summer programs, and grants to provide toys and basic needs for children and their families over the holiday season.
“Baltimore County has been an essential part of First Financial since our beginning in 1953,” said Eric Church, President and CEO of First Financial. “We are grateful for the opportunity to partner with these organizations and support their vital work in our community.”
For details on First Financial outreach initiatives held throughout the year, visit firstfinancial.org/community. To learn more about being a part of the First Financial difference, visit firstfinancial.org or call Member Services at 410-321-6060, option 5.
