Donations for Teachers and Students
2025 Results
Thank you to everyone who supported and shared our 2026 #FFFCULikeForACause event! In 48 hours, we received an incredible 193 LIKES and 61 SHARES!
Thanks to your efforts, we’ll donate $255 to each of the incredible school systems below… that’s $1,530 to support our community!
Our 8th Annual #FFFCULikeForACause social blitz is almost here! Get ready to like, share, and help make a difference as we come together to support the students, educators, and schools in our community.
What is #FFFCULikeForACause?
All you have to do is LIKE!
It’s easy – for 24 hours, starting at 12pm on Tuesday, August 4th and now extended through 12pm on Thursday, August 6th, First Financial will donate $1 for every “like” on our official @FFFCUofMD Instagram post. We will donate an additional $1 for every share using #FFFCULikeForACause the post receives.
We’re proud to continue this campaign for an EIGHTH straight year, and it wouldn’t be possible without the support of our followers and members! Making a difference takes all of us, so join us in spreading the word and helping us support local schools in our community!
Why #FFFCULikeForACause?
At the end of the campaign, our donation will benefit six of our incredible partner school systems that play a critical role in the continued success of our students and teachers in the community.
Help support the teachers and students in our community by following our official Instagram today!
For more information, read our 2026 Like For A Cause Official Rules.
Congratulations to the 2026 Baltimore County Public Schools’ School Resource Officers of the Year!
We were excited to recognize the outstanding SROs who have gone above and beyond to support the safety and well-being of BCPS students and staff. In partnership with the Baltimore County Police Department, these dedicated officers play a vital role in creating a secure and welcoming school environment.
- Elementary School SRO of the Year: Officer Joaquin Prudent
- Middle School SRO of the Year: Officer Aundre Smith
- High School SRO of the Year: Officer Hector Pomales
As the official credit union for BCPS, First Financial is proud to take part in the annual surprise ceremonies honoring these exceptional officers. This year, our Community Engagement Manager John, alongside our Relationship Manager Joan, had the pleasure of presenting each honoree with a special gift basket to celebrate their achievements.
A Strong Partnership for Safer Schools
The SRO program is a key part of BCPS’s Safe Schools Initiative. These officers do more than ensure safety, they build meaningful relationships with students, serve as mentors, and foster a positive school culture.
Thank you to the Officers for all that you do! We’re grateful for the continued partnership between BCPS and the Baltimore County Police Department, and for the officers who make a positive impact every day.
Check out the photo gallery below for highlights from the ceremonies:
First Financial recently hosted Dulaney High School for our first Student Professional Discovery Day of 2026 at our Administrative Center in Sparks, MD!
Students were welcomed by First Financial President, James Wheeler, followed by presentations from several departments—Human Resources, Innovation & Strategy, Lending, Accounting, Quality Assurance, Marketing, Information Technology, and Information Security. These sessions offered students a closer look at the many career paths available in finance.
Their visit also included a tour of our office, giving students the chance to ask questions, meet our team, and explore what a future in financial services could look like.
First Financial provides many different financial wellness initiatives for students. Visit our Educator Resources to learn more or schedule your school’s visit today.
First Financial was recently excited to host students from Baltimore County Public Schools, Carroll County Public Schools, and Towson University‘s Outstanding Young Women’s Leadership Program!
The Outstanding Young Women Leadership Program started in 2020 through a partnership between Towson University’s Women’s Leadership Collective, founded by Dr. Grasmick, TU’s Presidential Scholar, and Baltimore County Public Schools.
Our Youth Outreach team led the students through an interactive budgeting game, where students are challenged to budget out certain monthly expenses, with essentials such as housing, groceries, transportation, and more. With guidance, our budgeting simulation game allows students to begin preparing for adult life by practicing healthy financial habits.
First Financial recently hosted two incredible Student Professional Discovery Days!
We welcomed students from Overlea High School and Garrison Forest School to explore various career options in finance. The students were welcomed by First Financial President, James Wheeler, and attended presentations from departments including Human Resources, Innovation & Strategy, Lending, Accounting, Quality Assurance, Marketing, Information Technology, and Information Security.
The visit also included a tour of our Administrative Center in Sparks, Maryland, where students had the opportunity to ask questions and learn more about careers in the financial industry.
First Financial provides many different financial wellness initiatives for students. Visit our Educator Resources to learn more or schedule your school’s visit today.
We’re excited to be featured in Baltimore County Public Schools’ (BCPS) Career and Technical Education (CTE) October Show!
As BCPS’s trusted credit union for over 70 years, First Financial is proud to support the students, schools, and community through meaningful financial wellness initiatives. One of those programs includes the student-run branch network, which brings real-world banking directly into the schools.
In this month’s spotlight, hear from Youth Outreach Manager Cindy J. as she visits the Bayhawk Branch at Chesapeake High School. The student-run branches provide students with a safe and convenient space to manage their finances, ask questions, and build confidence in their financial decision-making.
But the program goes beyond banking. The branches are run by student interns who gain valuable professional experience, customer service expertise, financial knowledge and develop workplace skills that they can apply in any career path.
First Financial employees joined the 11th Annual Tee Off for Team BCPS Golf Tournament, where we proudly served as the Platinum Sponsor. The event raised funds for mental health practitioners working in Baltimore County Public Schools.
All proceeds from the event will benefit The Education Foundation of BCPS and the 2026 Mind Over Matters Mental Health Conference.
We’re grateful to everyone who came out and made this event a success. Together, we’re building a stronger, healthier future for our schools and our community.
The First Financial team was excited to participate at the third annual Dr. Tim Tooten’s “Stuff the Bus School Supplies Drive” at the Padonia International Elementary in Baltimore County! This summer, First Financial and our employees generously contributed to the credit union’s annual school supply drive. We were proud to donate approximately $6,000 worth of school supplies to support local schools, students and educators!
Throughout August, various ‘Stuff the Bus’ collection sites were held in Baltimore City, Howard County, Anne Arundel County, Carroll County and Baltimore County. This initiative supports Baltimore-area school districts and education organizations, ensuring students have the resources they need for a great school year.
As a credit union founded by educators, First Financial is committed to giving back to our community and supporting our educational systems however we can.
Check out our photos of the event below!
Donations for Teachers and Students
2025 Results
Thank you to everyone who supported and shared our 2025 #FFFCULikeForACause event! In 24 hours, we received an incredible 489 LIKES and 189 SHARES! That’s awesome!
Thanks to your efforts, we’ll donate $500 to each of the wonderful school systems below… that’s $2,000 to support our community!
What is #FFFCULikeForACause?
All you have to do is LIKE!
It’s easy – for 24 hours, starting at 12pm on Tuesday, July 15th and ending at 12pm on Wednesday, July 16th, First Financial will donate $1 for every “like” on our official @FFFCUofMD Instagram post. We will donate an additional $1 for every share using #FFFCULikeForACause the post receives.
We’re very grateful to continue this campaign for a SEVENTH straight year, and it’s all thanks to the help and support from our followers and members! It takes all of us – so please join us in helping to spread the word and help us support our schools and the youth in our community!
Why #FFFCULikeForACause?
At the end of the campaign, our donation will go to support 4 of our incredible partner school systems that are imperative to the continued success of the teachers and students in our community.
Help support the teachers and students of BCPS, CCPS, SCPS, and WCPS by following our official Instagram today!
For more information, read our 2025 Like For A Cause Official Rules.
First Financial welcomed students from Dundalk High School during their Career Exploration Summer Camp to explore various career options in finance. The students were greeted by First Financial CEO, Eric Church, and listened to presentations from team members across different departments, including HR, Innovation & Strategy, Lending, Accounting, Quality Assurance, Marketing, Information Technology, and Information Security.
Students also toured First Financial’s Administrative Center in Sparks, Maryland, where they had the chance to ask questions and learn more about careers in the financial industry.
First Financial provides many different financial wellness initiatives for students. Visit our Educator Resources to learn more or schedule your school’s visit today.
