St. Charles, MO 1st Financial Federal Credit Union, a Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI), focused on serving the community with education, job training, and sustainable housing resources, has partnered with Habitat for Humanity to help build a home for a deserving family in the St. Charles County area.
Habitat for Humanity of St. Charles County, a local affiliate of Habitat for Humanity International, has been building homes in the St. Charles area for 18 years. The volunteer organization has been able to reach out and help, "Over 250 family members begin a new life as homeowners and members of [their] community, rooted in their neighborhoods." 1st Financial is a proud partner of Habitat for Humanity as they pursue their mission and continue making an impact in the local community.
1st Financial Federal Credit Union awarded a small grant of $1,141.65 to Habitat for Humanity through the Helping People 1st grant program. The Wentzville branch of 1st Financial Federal Credit Union, in the month of May, raised funds by raffling off gift baskets and hosting two bake sales. Employees of 1st Financial also had the opportunity to volunteer over 50 hours at the local Habitat for Humanity construction site.
Lauren Grotegeers, Resource Development Coordinator at Habitat for Humanity, stated, "We appreciate the continued support from 1st Financial Federal Credit Union on our construction sites and in fundraising for our builds. We love to have sponsors be hands on with our mission."
The employees of 1st Financial Federal Credit Union believe that a sustainable, solid household is one of the most important foundations in which a healthy financial future can be built on. Pat Johnson, Branch Manager of the Wentzville branch of 1st Financial, was quoted as saying, "Everyone should have a place to call home." She continued to say, "Our volunteer day was very rewarding. We helped build not just build a house, but a home for a family in need. It is so worth it whenever we can break the cycle of poverty and build security for a family."
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.
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