Matthew Tress, a Baltimore County school teacher, founded First Financial Federal Credit Union in 1953. Started by Baltimore County Public Schools staff for BCPS staff, First Financial has grown from one person and $5 in a cigar box that Mr. Tress kept at home to over 71,000 members and $1.2 billion in assets.
FFFCU serves not only employees, we welcome students and their families as well. First Financial representatives regularly attend new hire/new educator orientations, recruiting fairs, and on-site engagements with Transportation, Nutrition Services, Support Services, Finance, and other BCPS departments. Over 30% of First Financial members are BCPS-affiliated.
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2025-10-17
First Financial Supports the 11th Annual Tee Off for Team BCPS Golf Tournament
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2024-06-21
Dundalk HS Student Professional Discovery Day 2024
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On October 29th, First Financial Federal Credit Union recognized and celebrated Baltimore County Public School (BCPS) educators by awarding ten $1,000 Putting Students First Grants during a ceremony at its Administrative Center. This marks the third year of a five-year commitment to the BCPS grant program. The Putting Students First Grant was established by First […]
First Financial Federal Credit Union recently expanded their support of the TU Outstanding Young Women’s Leadership Program with a $30,000 sponsorship benefitting students from Baltimore County Public Schools and now, Carroll County Public Schools. The Outstanding Young Women Leaders program offers select high school students from Baltimore and Carroll County the opportunity to develop essential […]
To support the graduating class of 2025 in the local youth community, First Financial Federal Credit Union has awarded $165,000 in scholarships to 55 graduating seniors for post-secondary education through its Scholarship Program. The program is open to graduating students who attend Baltimore, Carroll, Worcester, and Somerset County Public Schools as well as private schools […]