1st Financial Federal Credit Union Continued its Helping People 1st Grant program in December by partnering with the St. Louis Crisis Nursery.
The St. Louis Crisis Nursery is committed to the prevention of child abuse and neglect and provides emergency intervention, respite care and support to families in crisis.� With five area locations, the Crisis Nursery accomplishes this through short-term care for young children in a safe and nurturing environment, community outreach and awareness, advocacy for children and families, and by offering resources for empowerment, ongoing support and parental education.
1st Financial Federal Credit Union took part in the annual St. Louis Crisis Nursery Adopt-A-Family program this holiday season by collecting clothing and toys for a family in the St. Louis area.� Additionally, Hazelwood Branch Manager Tanya Forsythe toured the St. Louis Crisis Nursery North County facility.
At the end of her visit, Mrs. Forsythe presented a check totaling $500.00 to the St. Louis Crisis Nursery as part of the Helping People 1st Grant from 1st Financial Federal Credit Union.
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Helping People 1st Grant program gives 1st Financial Federal Credit Union employees the chance to highlight 501(c)3 non-profit organizations that actively work to help the St. Louis area by providing resources for housing, financial literacy, job training, or education.
The branch employees promote the non-profit throughout the month in the branches and on social media, hold fundraising events, and volunteer during business hours in support of the chosen non-profit.� At the end of the month, 1st Financial employees present a check containing the grant and funds raised over the course of the month to the chosen non-profit organization.
"This partnership is so helpful and appreciated," said Bonnie Define, Community Relations Director for the St. Louis Crisis Nursery.� "With the number of admissions to the Nursery hovering just over 7,000 in 2014, we are incredibly grateful for our partnership with 1st Financial Federal Credit Union."
She continued, saying-"Through their charitable giving program "Helping People 1st", we are working together to 'Save babies' lives, keep kids safe, and strengthen families' in our communities- one child at a time."
Pictured from left to right are Denise Wiehardt, Program Coordinator for the St. Louis Crisis Nursery and Tanya Forsythe, Hazelwood Branch Manager for 1st Financial Federal Credit Union.
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.
Not a credit union member? If you live, work, worship, attend school, or regularly conduct business in St. Louis City, St. Louis County, and St. Charles County, Missouri, you can open an account today with 1st Financial Federal Credit Union. Visit
www.TheBetterWayToBank.org for more information.
1st Financial Federal Credit Union Continued its Helping People 1st Grant program in December by partnering with the St. Louis Crisis Nursery.
The St. Louis Crisis Nursery is committed to the prevention of child abuse and neglect and provides emergency intervention, respite care and support to families in crisis.� With five area locations, the Crisis Nursery accomplishes this through short-term care for young children in a safe and nurturing environment, community outreach and awareness, advocacy for children and families, and by offering resources for empowerment, ongoing support and parental education.
1st Financial Federal Credit Union took part in the annual St. Louis Crisis Nursery Adopt-A-Family program this holiday season by collecting clothing and toys for a family in the St. Louis area.� Additionally, Hazelwood Branch Manager Tanya Forsythe toured the St. Louis Crisis Nursery North County facility. At the end of her visit, Mrs. Forsythe presented a check totaling $500.00 to the St. Louis Crisis Nursery as part of the Helping People 1st Grant from 1st Financial Federal Credit Union.
The Helping People 1st Grant program gives 1st Financial Federal Credit Union employees the chance to highlight 501(c)3 non-profit organizations that actively work to help the St. Louis area by providing resources for housing, financial literacy, job training, or education.
The branch employees promote the non-profit throughout the month in the branches and on social media, hold fundraising events, and volunteer during business hours in support of the chosen non-profit.� At the end of the month, 1st Financial employees present a check containing the grant and funds raised over the course of the month to the chosen non-profit organization.
"This partnership is so helpful and appreciated," said Bonnie Define, Community Relations Director for the St. Louis Crisis Nursery.� "With the number of admissions to the Nursery hovering just over 7,000 in 2014, we are incredibly grateful for our partnership with 1st Financial Federal Credit Union."
She continued, saying-"Through their charitable giving program "Helping People 1st", we are working together to 'Save babies' lives, keep kids safe, and strengthen families' in our communities- one child at a time."
Pictured from left to right are Denise Wiehardt, Program Coordinator for the St. Louis Crisis Nursery and Tanya Forsythe, Hazelwood Branch Manager for 1st Financial Federal Credit Union.
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.
Not a credit union member? If you live, work, worship, attend school, or regularly conduct business in St. Louis City, St. Louis County, and St. Charles County, Missouri, you can open an account today with 1st Financial Federal Credit Union. Visit www.TheBetterWayToBank.org for more information.