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.
We were proud to attend the Carroll County Public Schools (CCPS) Employee Recognition Ceremony, which celebrates the exceptional educators and staff who make a difference in students’ lives every day.
During the event, we had the special honor of recognizing Emily Brynes of Westminster High School, who was named CCPS Teacher of the Year. In celebration of her outstanding achievements and commitment to education, First Financial presented Emily with a gift basket as a small token of our appreciation. Her dedication to shaping the future and supporting student success is truly inspiring.
For more than 30 years, First Financial has been proud to serve the Carroll County community. Supporting local schools and recognizing the incredible work of educators is just one of the many ways we stay connected to the people and institutions that make our community strong.
Congratulations again to Emily Brynes and to all of this year’s honorees. We thank you for everything you do!
First Financial was eager to recently attend the 2026 Carroll County Public Schools Transition Fair! The fair is an annual event that connects families of children and young adults – from infancy to 21 years – with various services, agencies, and post-secondary supports.
The fair featured a mix of presentations, resource exhibitors, and guidance on navigating the transitions from school to adulthood.
First Financial is committed to helping the youth in our community access the services and support networks that prepare them for the next stages of their lives and empower them to thrive!
First Financial was honored to recently attend a networking dinner for the next cohort of the Outstanding Young Women’s Leadership Program, joined by local mentors such as Carroll County Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Cynthia McCabe and Towson University‘s first Presidential Scholar and OWYL founder, Dr. Nancy Grasmick.
The Outstanding Young Women Leadership Program started in 2020 through a partnership between Towson University’s Women’s Leadership Collective, founded by Dr. Grasmick and Baltimore County Public Schools. First Financial is proud to serve as this cohort’s sponsor.
During dinner, students shared conversations with local mentors about their industries, career and life advice, and workshopping different career paths. Dr. Cynthia McCabe and Dr. Nany Grasmick both spoke to the group. As part of the dinner, the students also designed and created centerpieces for each table as well.
First Financial is proud to sponsor this cohort of the Outstanding Young Women’s Leadership Program and to champion the promising futures of these young women!
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 Federal Credit Union’s annual school supply donation to Carroll County Public Schools was a huge success! Thanks to the generosity of our team and community, over $3,000 in supplies were donated to help students start the school year feeling confident and prepared.
What We Donated:
- $365 from our staff to purchase essential school supplies
- $500 donation through our Like for a Cause campaign
- $2,150 in First Financial-branded school supplies
We’ve been proud partners with Carroll County Public Schools for over 30 years, and we’re thrilled to continue supporting the students and educators who make our community so special.
Here’s to a great school year ahead!
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.
Congratulations to the Class of 2024 scholarship winners! We are proud to report this year, we awarded $162,000 in scholarships to 54 outstanding high school seniors! Scholarship recipients were recognized at First Financial’s 71st Annual Meeting on April 18, 2024, at Martin’s Valley Mansion in Cockeysville, MD.
Through the credit union’s annual Scholarship Program, we award $3,000 in scholarships to each high school within our field of membership. Participating high schools include Baltimore, Carroll, Worcester and Somerset County Public Schools, as well as the private schools we serve. Additional scholarships are made available to existing student members who attend schools outside of our field of membership.
We’re honored to provide the annual Scholarship Program to support the youth in our community in achieving their highest academic goals! For the complete list of scholarship recipients, visit the Scholarship Page on our main website.
We wish all the students the very best on their next academic adventure!
First Financial’s annual school supply drive for Carroll County Public Schools was a huge success! Over the summer, our generous employees contributed over $2,350 in supplies to assist CCPS students in the coming year.
Additionally, thanks to the likes and shares from the community during our annual #FFFCULikeForaCause social blitz, we were able to donate an extra $250!
Our Relationship Manager Andrea had the pleasure of visiting CCPS’ Central Office in Westminster, MD to deliver First Financial’s donations. The Student Services Department will utilize these contributions to ensure students have the essential supplies and resources they for a successful school year.
As the credit union for CCPS, we take pride in our 30+ years of service to the Carroll County community. We’re dedicated to making a positive impact in the lives of our members, students, staff, and school systems, helping everyone to live better every day. We are proud to support our partner group and help kick off a successful new school year!
