Summer in Philadelphia means neighborhood celebrations, cheering on our favorite teams and finding new ways to give back. For PFCU, it also means getting out into the communities we serve and being part of the moments that bring people together.
From packing thousands of backpacks for local students to supporting future homeowners and joining community events across the region, our team spent the summer connecting with neighbors and supporting local organizations.
Take a look at where PFCU showed up this summer!
PFCU Business Development Specialist Yorkenia Gomez attended the Paruwo Sita Festival on July 11, hosted by the African Family Health Organization. PFCU was glad to join the celebration and meet residents from across Philadelphia.
Yorkenia Gomez, PFCU Business Development Specialist, attended the Paruwo Sita Festival hosted by the African Family Health Organization.
PFCU Community Relations Specialist and Financial Educator Yahné Jackson participated in the Philadelphia Youth Network Career Panel on July 13 at Drexel University. The event connected young people with professionals who shared insights on career opportunities and professional development.
Yahné Jackson, PFCU Community Relations Specialist and Financial Educator, participated in the Philadelphia Youth Network Career Panel at Drexel University.
PFCU joined the Lower North Philly CDC for its annual Jazzin' on the Ridge celebration on July 25 along the 2200 block of Ridge Avenue. Yahné Jackson represented PFCU at the neighborhood gathering, meeting neighbors and enjoying the annual celebration.
Yahné Jackson represented PFCU at Lower North Philly CDC’s annual Jazzin’ on the Ridge community celebration.
PFCU participated in Senator Christine Tartaglione's Summer Community Picnics on July 30 and August 4, with Yorkenia Gomez representing the credit union at both gatherings. Families enjoyed entertainment, refreshments, school supply giveaways and opportunities to connect with local organizations.
Yorkenia Gomez represented PFCU at Senator Christine Tartaglione’s Summer Community Picnics, connecting with local residents during the neighborhood gatherings.
PFCU's Yahné Jackson and Leanne Dewitt, Business Development Manager, joined volunteers from the Mayor's Office of Education on August 4 to help pack 5,000 backpacks filled with school supplies for Philadelphia students. The backpacks will help students head into the school year with the supplies they need.
Volunteers, including PFCU team members, helped pack 5,000 backpacks with school supplies for Philadelphia students.
A look at the backpacks packed with school supplies during the volunteer event with the Mayor’s Office of Education.
On August 13, PFCU continued its back-to-school support at the Philadelphia Housing Authority's Youth and Family Center Back to School Block Party. Leanne Dewitt represented PFCU at the event, where 1,500 backpacks were distributed to students to help them start the school year prepared.
Leanne Dewitt represented PFCU at the Philadelphia Housing Authority’s Youth and Family Center Back to School Block Party, where 1,500 backpacks were distributed.
On August 21, PFCU Business Development Specialist Shannon Lutz welcomed incoming freshmen and transfer students at Temple Fest. Students stopped by to learn more about PFCU, pick up helpful information and spin the prize wheel for co-branded giveaways.
Shannon Lutz, PFCU Business Development Specialist, welcomed incoming freshmen and transfer students at Temple Fest with information and co-branded giveaways.
PFCU supported Temple University during its September 12 football game against Penn State. Fans received co-branded thundersticks, while PFCU leadership participated in the ceremonial ball presentation, celebrating the university and its community.
From left, Mary Simmons, PFCU Chief Marketing Officer, Brian Mahoney, General Manager, Vag Wagner, Patricia Craven PFCU President & CEO and Arthur Johnson, Director of Temple Athletics.
PFCU sponsored a free-admission Day of Play at the Bloomsburg Children's Museum on September 14, giving local families an opportunity to enjoy a day of exploration and learning.
On September 15, Yorkenia Gomez represented PFCU at Voices Beyond the Walls, an event involving the Philadelphia City Commissioners' Office and Eastern State Penitentiary.
Yorkenia Gomez, PFCU Business Development Specialist, pictured with Omar Sabir, Chairman of the Philadelphia City Commissioners, at Voices Beyond the Walls.
PFCU participated in its first tabling event on September 16 at the Northeast Regional Library. Yorkenia Gomez connected with library visitors and shared information about the credit union and its financial products and services.
Yorkenia Gomez represented PFCU during its first tabling event at the Northeast Regional Library.
PFCU employees and their families came together for an evening of baseball on September 23 as the Philadelphia Phillies took on the Milwaukee Brewers. It was a fun night for employees and their families to enjoy some baseball together.
PFCU employees and their families gathered for an evening at the Philadelphia Phillies game against the Milwaukee Brewers.
On September 26, Yorkenia Gomez and Yahné Jackson represented PFCU at the Philadelphia Housing Development Corporation's Annual Home Buying Fair, held at Temple University's STAR Complex.
PFCU connected with prospective homebuyers and shared information about resources available to support their homeownership goals.
From left: Yorkenia Gomez-Almonte, PFCU Business Development Specialist, and Yahné Jackson, PFCU Community Relations Specialist and Financial Educator, represented PFCU at the PHDC Annual Home Buying Fair.
On September 29, PFCU wrapped up the quarter at the Philadelphia Housing Authority's Homeownership Program event at Vaux Big Picture School.
Yahné Jackson attended on behalf of PFCU, connecting with residents interested in learning more about homeownership and the financial resources available to support their goals.
Yahné Jackson, PFCU Community Relations Specialist and Financial Educator, attended the Philadelphia Housing Authority’s Homeownership Program event at Vaux Big Picture School.
Being part of the Philadelphia community means more to us than providing financial services. It means supporting local families, showing up for neighborhood events and working alongside organizations that care about the people who live here.
We're thankful for our community partners, volunteers and PFCU team members who helped make this summer a success. We look forward to continuing that work and finding more ways to give back to the neighborhoods we're proud to serve.
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