Our First Financial volunteers were thrilled to visit Patapsco High School for the latest Adulting 101 session! Our team helped 120 students navigate the budgeting simulation and make smart financial decisions.
Adulting 101 is an engaging program where students experience a month in the life of a working adult. They receive a “Life Scenario” with a job, salary, family situation, and potential student loans.
Then the students will visit various stations that represent major budget items, such as housing, transportation, childcare, groceries, entertainment and more. The First Financial team guides them in making informed decisions to stay within their scenario’s budget!
As a credit union founded by an educator, we believe in continuing education beyond the classroom. That’s why we’re dedicated to providing free and fun financial education and resources to the youth in our community!
Interested in scheduling Adulting 101 for your classroom? Please contact our Youth Outreach Team at youthoutreach@firstfinancial.org.
First Financial was honored to join the 2024 Outstanding Young Women Leadership Program Annual Picnic, hosted by Towson University and Baltimore County Public Schools!
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. First Financial is proud to serve as the program’s primary sponsor.
Each year, the program brings together current and former students to attend and share their experiences. This year, the alumni came to visit the 5th cohort at the picnic as they shared their experiences and advice regarding the transition to college. They also answered any questions the current students had about the entire process, helping to better prepare themselves for this next stage in their life.
First Financial’s Youth Outreach Manager Cindy and Youth Outreach Coordinator Jocelyn attended the picnic not only as sponsors of the program, but also mentors for these young women to succeed in their future careers.
First Financial hosted students from Dundalk High School during their Career Exploration Summer Camp to learn about all the possible careers in the field of finance. The students were greeted by First Financial CEO Eric Church in a virtual message and then heard from team members across many departments within First Financial, including HR, Innovation & Strategy, Lending, Accounting, Quality Assurance, Marketing, Information Technology and Information Security. The students were given a tour of First Financial’s Administrative Center located in Sparks, Maryland, where they had the opportunity to ask questions and learn more about the various careers available within the financial field!
First Financial provides many different financial wellness initiatives for students. To learn more or schedule your school’s visit, please contact our Youth Outreach Team at youthoutreach@firstfinancial.org for more information.
The First Financial team was thrilled to be back with the Boys & Girls Clubs of Carroll County for their annual Lemonade Stand. This year, the kids raised over $400 to support activities and programs at the Club!
This fun event is more than just a lemonade stand. We team up with the Club each year for a summer entrepreneurship project, teaching the kids the fundamentals of running a successful business. From preparing their product, making marketing and promotional signs, providing customer service, managing proceeds and more – each member had an important role in making the lemonade stand a success!
The kids served up fresh-squeezed lemonade and offered a summertime Baltimore favorite – lemon with peppermint sticks. The BGCCC Lemonade Stand opened for business on Main Street, ready to serve and bring joy to the Westminster community!
Financial education goes beyond the classroom. That’s why our team is committed to providing financial literacy through engaging projects, like the lemonade stand, for the youth in our community.
A huge thank you to the BGCCC for having us and to the community for making the day a lot of fun!
Our First Financial volunteers kicked off their first Adulting 101 session for the 2024-2025 school year with Catonsville High School! Our team helped over 230 students navigate the budgeting simulation and make smart financial decisions.
First Financial’s Adulting 101 program guides students through a month in the life of a working adult. They receive Life Scenarios that include their job, salary, family situation and potential student loans. From there, students will visit various stations to make budgeting decisions on housing, transportation, childcare, groceries, entertainment and more. The First Financial team helps the students make informed choices to stay within their scenario’s budget!
As a credit union founded by an educator, we’re dedicated to providing free and fun financial education and resources to the youth in our community. Interested in scheduling Adulting 101 for your classroom? Please contact our Youth Outreach Team at youthoutreach@firstfinancial.org.
The First Financial team was honored to attend this year’s JA Leading Ladies event and participate as mentors!
JA Leading Ladies connects accomplished businesswomen from various industries with exceptional high school students in the Baltimore area. The event featured motivational speakers, interactive skill-building sessions and the opportunity to build a supportive network with peers and mentors.
Junior Achievement recognizes women thrive, lead with confidence, and feel empowered when they connect with strong female mentors. The event celebrates the power of women at various ages and stages of life, and inspires participants to further their career goals and expand their networks.
A big thank you to Junior Achievement for inviting us and hosting such a meaningful event!
Our First Financial volunteers had a blast with 64 students from Garrison Forest School for yesterday’s Adulting 101 program! The new budgeting activity helps young adults navigate through one month of the life of a working adult.
Adulting 101 is an interactive budgeting activity that takes students through one month of the life of a working adult. They each receive a “Life Scenario” that includes a career, salary, their family situation, and potentially any student loans. Then, the students visit various stations with the First Financial volunteers where they must make important budgeting choices for housing, transportation, childcare (if necessary), health insurance, groceries, and more!
Our volunteers help the students navigate these choices to stick to their scenario’s budget and just like in the real world, they have to navigate some speedbumps along the way too!
As a credit union founded by an educator, we’re dedicated to providing free and fun financial education and resources to the youth in our community. The program is a great opportunity for students to learn financial wellness skills they can use now and in their futures.
Interested in scheduling Adulting 101 for your classroom? Please contact our Youth Outreach Team at youthoutreach@firstfinancial.org.
The First Financial team had a blast at the sold-out Designer Bag BINGO hosted by The Education Foundation of Baltimore County Public Schools! From name-brand bags, special games, raffles, door prizes and more, our team enjoyed the fun-filled evening and even had a few lucky winners!
Proceeds from the inaugural event will support stocking the shelves at the Exchangerees located in Rosedale/Golden Ring and Windsor Mill. The Exchangerees are Team BCPS resource centers that provide supplies for students and teachers to promote educational success.
Plus, we were thrilled to support our partner’s event as a Trendsetting Special Game Sponsor with a $300 donation! Thank you to the Education Foundation for a fantastic evening!
Check out the photo gallery below for some event photos.
Congratulations to the Baltimore County Public Schools (BCPS) Baltimore County Police Department (BCoPD) School Resource Officers (SRO) of the Year! Their hard work and dedication to keeping #TeamBCPS safe is truly appreciated!
- Elementary School SRO of the Year: Officer Gilbert
- Middle School SRO of the Year: Officer Pitts
- High School SRO of the Year: Officer Long
As the credit union for BCPS, we were proud to be part of the surprise SRO of the Year Ceremonies and recognize the Officers for their service. First Financial’s Relationship Manager Joan, Youth Outreach Manager Cindy and Youth Outreach Coordinator Jocelyn were thrilled to present gift baskets to show our gratitude.
The SRO partnership between BCPS and BCoPD helps to ensure safe learning environments for the schools and offices. Additionally, the Officers serve as mentors and role models to the students. Thank you to the Officers for all that they do!
Check out the photo gallery below for a few highlights from each ceremony.
First Financial had a blast at our partner, The League for People with Disabilities, Inc.’s PRIDE Parade! Our team was honored to serve as a guest judge for the float parade and sponsor the Kona Ice Truck as a treat for the hot summer day!
Departments from The League were challenged to design and create a miniature float that embodied the spirit of diversity, equity, and inclusion in support of their colleagues neighbors, family members and friends. Floats were awarded for “The Most Loving Float,” “The Happiest Float,” “The Most Welcoming Float,” and “Best Use of a Rainbow Float!”
The League for People with Disabilities supports youth and adults with disabilities and their families through a variety of services and programs. They’re committed to offering individuals the opportunity to gain independence, increase self-sufficiency, and lead fulfilling lives.
