First City Credit Union

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For Our Members in Need

January 2025 – First City is ready to help members with a financial lifeline designed to support individuals affected by the devastating California winds and wildfires. These loans offer immediate access to funds, helping those impacted cover essential expenses such as temporary housing, medical bills, and property repairs.  With low-interest rates and flexible repayment terms, First City aims to alleviate the financial burden caused by the fires.

Member Relief Loan 

• Loan amounts up to $5,000
• No payments for 90 days*
• Up to 36 Month term
• No application fee or prepayment penalties

*Available upon request only. Annual Percentage Rate ranges from 3.99% – 7.99% based on borrower qualification, not all applicants will qualify.  Monthly payment of $29.52 per month on a 36-month loan for $1,000 at 3.99%.  Maximum personal loan allowed, including combined Personal Loan balance and Visa Credit Card available credit, is $50,000.  Applicants must be active members, in good standing.

Skip-A-Pay or Loan Modification

• Payment deferrals available on Auto and/or Personal loans
• Loan modification options for Real Estate Secured loans
• Helps protect your credit

Call 800.944.2200 for assistance or apply online.

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First City in your Community

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International Credit Union Day

 

October 2024 – International Credit Union Day is celebrated annually on the third Thursday of October and is dedicated to recognizing and celebrating the spirit of the global credit union movement. It reflects on the history of credit unions, promotes their achievements, and acknowledges the hard work of those involved. The day is all about raising awareness about the significant contributions credit unions make to their communities and the financial well-being of their members.  First City was proud to celebrate International Credit Union with two major activations and localized branch celebrations! In Altadena, we held a block party in our parking lot and hosted three LA County Sheriff’s Department Captains representing their respective stations, Pasadena Police including their Air Operations crew (who gave us a flyover complete with sirens!), and First City employees who all joined in the food, fun, and games! At the South Special Complex of LA County Department of Public Social Services, we hosted an event that include food and fun!  First City branches offered treats and sweets to members while rocking their Spirit Wear!

It is a privilege and honor to support and recognize the Angelenos who serve and the dedicated team from First City who keeps the Credit Union Movement alive!

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National Night Out

September 2024 – Our team at First City has been busy supporting LAGMC’s Staff Appreciation & Well-Being activities! We’re grateful for the commitment and enthusiasm everyone brought to these events, which help strengthen our connection with the hospital, its employees, and our members. We’re excited to see our team’s dedication to volunteerism in action and look forward to achieving more together. We love every opportunity to meet those we serve, so whether it’s at benefits fairs, our Financial Wellness workshop series, or our business development activations, be sure to stop by to say hello to the First City team! 

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First City and Wescom Blood Drive for Children’s Hospital of Los Angeles

August 2024 – First City partnered with Wescom Credit Union to host a Blood Drive at the Rose Bowl benefitting Children’s Hospital of Los Angeles patients.  Partnering with another credit union underscores our commitment to the cooperative principle and shows the true power of partnership.  Blood transfusions are lifesaving treatment for:

• Bleeding trauma patients
• Patients undergoing surgical procedures
• Patients battling cancers
• Sickle cell disease and thalassemia patients

Blood transfusions also improves quality of life of many other patients who are anemic due to various chronic diseases.  Children’s Hospital Los Angeles is one of the nation’s leading pediatric hospitals and a key SEG of First City.  This drive brought in 35 donors and collected 30 precious units of blood, which can be potentially processed into 60 blood and blood components that can save just as many lives. Out of the 35 donors that rolled up their sleeves to help, 18 of them were first time donors!

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Los Angeles County Department of Public Social Services (DPSS) Toy Loan Backpack, Schools Supplies, and Shoe Give-Away Event

August 2024 – First City Volunteers hard at work supporting the Annual Los Angeles County Department of Public Social Services (DPSS) Toy Loan Backpack, Schools Supplies, and Shoe Give-Away Event in Los Angeles! This annual initiative aims to support low-income children and their families by providing essential school supplies and backpacks.  In addition to distributing backpacks, the event often collaborates with other community services.  Families participating in the drive are usually referred by their DPSS case workers and pre-registered to attend – this year, 550 children are scheduled to pick up backpacks!  The drive is part of a broader effort by DPSS to ease the financial burden on families and ensure children have the tools they need for a successful school year.    

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“Christmas in July” Toy Drive in Partnership with Los Angeles County Department of Public Social Services

“Christmas in July” aims to replenish Los Angeles County’s Toy Loan Program inventory which was impacted by a fire last year

July 2024 – First City Credit Union – in partnership with the Los Angeles County Department of Public Social Services (DPSS) – is proud to announce our “Christmas in July” toy drive. This initiative aims to replenish the toy inventory for the DPSS Toy Loan Program, which has been serving the Los Angeles County community since the 1930s.  In March 2023, the program faced a devastating fire that damaged its downtown L.A. warehouse, severely impacting its toy inventory. As DPSS recovers from both the pandemic and the fire, it continues to seek public, private, and corporate donations to support its services to families in Los Angeles County.

The DPSS Toy Loan Program began during the Great Depression as a community effort in Westchester, Los Angeles. The program allows children from low-income families to borrow toys from community centers, much like borrowing books from a library. Before the COVID-19 pandemic, the program operated approximately 50 Toy Loan Centers (TLCs), serving an average of 30,000 children annually. This initiative has historically received support from notable figures such as Los Angeles County Supervisor Janice Hahn and actor Edward James Olmos.

First City Credit Union, the credit union for DPSS, and all Los Angeles County employees, is leading the “Christmas in July” toy drive to help replenish the Toy Loan Program’s inventory. Donations can be made at any First City Credit Union branch throughout the month of July.

“We’re excited to support the DPSS Toy Loan Program through our ‘Christmas in July’ toy drive,” said Nav Khanna, CEO of First City Credit Union. “When we learned of the fire that destroyed the children’s toys, we knew we had to help replenish their supply to continue bringing joy and learning to children across LA County. This is how we show we’re Angelenos helping Angelenos who serve.”

“The support from our credit union, First City, is invaluable as we work to rebuild our toy inventory and continue serving the children and families who rely on our services,” said Shannon Denby, Administrative Services Manager from DPSS. “This partnership is a testament to the power of community and collaboration.”

Community members are encouraged to bring new, unwrapped toys to any First City Credit Union branch. Find your local branch.

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Anderson Munger Family YMCA Back-to-School Event

July 2024 – First City employees from the Los Angeles branch supported the Koreatown community at the Anderson Munger Family YMCA’s annual Back-to-School event. On the day of the event, over 200 individuals were served, with 150 receiving backpacks, school supplies, and various other goodies contributed by different organizations, significantly impacting the lives of these families.

 

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Supporting the communities and employers we serve.

First City has a rich history of giving back.  We proudly take active roles in numerous events and committees.  Our efforts include: fundraising, charitable donations, financial contributions, event sponsorships, financial education seminars, staff support, and much more!

Preserving strong relations with our sponsors and the communities in which we do business is vital to the long-term success of the credit union. Throughout the year, employees continue to devote their time at First City sponsored events, including the Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department boxing promotions, the Department of Children and Family Services and Department of Public Social Services picnics, LAC+USC Medical Center fairs, the Sheriffs’ Relief Association Family Social, and numerous other local community events.  In addition, our financial education seminars helped thousands of employees at the Department of Children and Family Services, L.A. General Medical Center, and Children’s Hospital Los Angeles.

We love being involved with our sponsors and communities! Follow our Facebook feed to get up to the minute information on our events, financial advice, inspirational quotes, and find out what First City’s friends and partners are up to!