Wentzville, MO
- 1st Financial Federal Credit Union is hosting a blood drive in their branch located at 1232 Wentzville Parkway in Wentzville, MO to help replenish the St. Louis areas supply.� Representatives from the American Red Cross will be on hand to accept blood donations from 3pm to 6pm.� Members and non-members are invited to attend and donate.
Credit unions are built on the philosophy of "people helping people".� One of the easiest and most effective ways to support community can be through the regular donation of blood.� The American Red Cross claims more than 41,000 blood donations are needed every day and a healthy donor may give blood every 55 days.
"Service is a big part of who we are," said Brand Ambassador Tracy Verner.� "Our members and employees are passionate about helping others.� 1st Financial loves creating opportunities for giving and our employees continuously rise to the occasion.� We understand that there is a demand for blood donations right now and we look forward to a substantial turnout."
The American Red Cross recommends donators drink plenty of water and eat a nutritious meal prior to giving blood. Appointments are preferred, but walk-ins are also welcome.� Appointments can be made by logging on to
http://www.redcrossblood.org/ or by calling 1-800-RED-CROSS (1-800-733-2767) and selecting option #2 to connect with the Blood Donation Support Staff.� A valid Photo ID is required to donate blood.
For more information about the American Red Cross and their Donor Eligibility Guidelines, please visit
www.redcrossblood.org or call (866)236-3276.
For more information about 1st Financial Federal Credit Union, please visit
www.TheBetterWayToBank.org or call (636) 916-8300.
About 1st Financial Federal Credit Union
Like all credit unions, 1st Financial is a member-owned, financial cooperative.� 1st Financial Federal Credit Union was chartered on September 3, 1968 as District 837 Credit Union by the International Association of Machinist members employed by McDonnell Douglas. Today, with over 30,000 members and nearly $200 million in assets, 1st Financial is a St. Louis metro area financial institution dedicated to helping members achieve their financial dreams.� For over 45 years 1st Financial has provided members with a full line of dependable financial products and services which returns profits to the members in the form of lower rates on loans and higher savings yields. The cooperative nature of credit unions enables 1st Financial to provide products and services at very reasonable rates.
1st Financial Federal Credit Union serves those who live, work, worship, attend school, or regularly conduct business in St. Louis City, St. Louis County, and St. Charles County, Missouri and a wide array of companies throughout the St. Louis metropolitan area.� 1st Financial is a member-owned, not-for-profit financial organization committed to providing quality services to the membership while demonstrating safe and sound business practices.� Deposits are federally insured by the National Credit Union Administration (NCUA), an agency of the U.S. Government.
