First Financial Celebrates 70 Years Maryland School for the Blind First Recipient of Seven $10,000 Grants

​In celebration of its 70th anniversary, First Financial Federal Credit Union (FFFCU) is recognizing seven of its foundational partners by making a $10,000 donation to each in support of their organizations. The first recipient of a $10,000 donation is The Maryland School for the Blind (MSB), a private, statewide school that provides educational programs to youth who are blind or low vision, of all abilities.
 
“We sincerely appreciate the whole First Financial team for their ongoing support of the Maryland School for the Blind, and their willingness to go above and beyond as community partners,” stated Marlo Jacobson, MSB Director of Development. First Financial has partnered with The Maryland School for the Blind since 1977, notably being one of the first groups to be added to First Financial’s field of membership outside of Baltimore County Public Schools.
 
Donations benefit their out-of-school time (OST) program, which supports activities for students that take place beyond the school day, such as yoga classes for students of all abilities, crafting clay pottery, visiting museums, and other enrichment activities. The out-of-school time programs allow MSB students to participate in these activities that will assist them in reaching their fullest potential.
 
“Our relationship with the Maryland School for the Blind has spanned over four decades and shows the importance of our foundational partners in the growth of First Financial over the years,” stated Stephanie Peltzer, First Financial VP/Chief Marketing Officer. “We are honored to support their innovative programming and look forward to their continued success and partnership for years to come.”
 
For details on First Financial outreach initiatives held throughout the year, visit firstfinancial.org/community. To learn more about being a part of the First Financial difference, visit firstfinancial.org or call Member Services at 410-321-6060, option 5.

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