First Choice America’s “People Helping People” scholarship applications are available online by clicking on the following link: People Helping People Scholarship Application . The scholarships are for $1,000 each. Applications must be turned in by February 28, 2026. Qualified applicants must be a high school senior, high school graduate, or equivalent and do not have to be a first year student. Applicants may attend any accredited college, university, or trade school. The applicant must be a member of First Choice America Community Federal Credit Union. Complete guidelines accompany the application.
Scam Alert: Business Impersonator Scam
Please be aware of this text message scam (below) that is targeting our credit union members. The man (Thomas) claims to work for the credit union. There is no person by the name of Thomas working in our fraud department.
Unfortunately, we may have members that will fall for this. If you feel that you have been a victim of this scam please contact one of our eight offices.
If a debit card transaction triggers a red flag in our system and generates a call from our fraud center, the member will be asked to answer “yes or no” whether it was a valid transaction. There should not be any links to click or phone numbers for them to call. The member needs to call the number on the back of the card if they have any concerns after hours and the call center during regular business hours.
This scam results in the member providing their personal information, account numbers, and login information because they trust that it is the credit union contacting them. It is very important to remember that we will never contact them and ask for this type of information over the phone.
To learn more about this scam and what to do if you are a victim of the scam, please click on the following link: Business Impersonator Scam Information
Ron “Fritz” Williams Golf Tournament Set
Memorial Golf Scramble Set – First Choice America Credit Union made a generous contribution to the Ron “Fritz” Williams Golf Scramble to take place at Mountaineer’s Woodview Golf Course on Saturday, August 23rd. The outing pays tribute to the late All-America basketball player at Weir High School and West Virginia University who was a No. 1 draft pick in the NBA. All proceeds from the tournament benefit The Fritz Williams Scholarship Fund.
Pictured(l-r): William Zimmerman, Youth Leader and Golf Committee Member; Cassandra Butto, Mother of Scholarship Recipient; Maleea Faulks, Scholarship Recipient: Scott E. Winwood, First Choice America President and Chairman of the Board; William Currenton, Golf Committee Chairman; Gianna Barker, Scholarship Recipient; and Seretha Miller, Grandmother of Scholarship Recipient.
Discount Tickets Available
Make some great memories this summer at one of our local amusement parks. We sell discount tickets to Kennywood, Sandcastle and Idlewild. The prices are as follows:
| Park | Our Price | Gate Price |
| Kennywood | $41.00 | $75.99 |
| Sandcastle | $33.00 | $62.99 |
| Idlewild | $38.00 | $66.99 |
Purchase your tickets at any of our eight offices!
25 Year Club Picnic Set
Supported by a generous contribution from First Choice America Credit Union, the Weirton Steel 25-Year Club will stage its ladies and men’s annual summer picnic on Saturday, July 12, 2025 at the Serbian Picnic Grounds in Weirton. The 25-Year club has been in existence for over 75 years. This year’s picnic is not only for the employees and retirees of the former Weirton Steel Corporation/Arcelor Mittal plant with 25 years of service but also for active employees at Cleveland Cliffs.
Pictured from left, seated are members of the 25-Year Club: Ernie Nicholas, Jr., Kathy Bailey, Brenda Ice, Alan Carroll, Dan Kelly, and David Dulaney. In back presenting the check donation pictured from left, standing are: John R. Thayer, First Choice America Board Member; Kenneth W. Truax, First Choice America Board Member; Ron Baker, 25-Year Club President; Scott E. Winwood, First Choice America President and Chairman of the Board; Thomas F. Thayer, First Choice America Board Member; and Edward O. Kennedy, First Choice America Board Member.
Recent Flooding Assistance
If you have been affected by the recent flooding in our area and are in need of financial relief assistance, please call us at 304-748-8600 or come visit any of our eight offices.
