Our Steubenville and Three Springs drive thrus will be closing early on Tuesday, August 20, 2024. They will close at 5:30pm. We apologize for any inconvenience.
Helping the Fight Against Cancer
Helping to fight the battle against cancer, First Choice America Credit Union is a Gold Level Sponsor for the American Cancer Society Relay for Life. The 2024 Relay for Life of Brooke/Hancock Counties is scheduled for Saturday, June 1st at Central Park in Wellsburg from 6pm to 11pm.
Pictured are (l-r) Tammy Hornick co-chair for the Relay for Life Brooke/Hancock Counties and Scott E. Winwood, President & CEO of First Choice America Credit Union. Tammy has been involved in the Relay for Life for approximately 20 years and thanked First Choice America for their continued support and generosity over the years.
Celebrating 85 Years
Pictured are the Board of Directors of First Choice America, from left to right: Edward L. Kennedy, Vice Chairman; Scott E. Winwood, President and Board Member; John R. Thayer, Board of Director; Kenneth W. Truax, Chairman; and Robert G. Mrvos, Treasurer.
First Choice America’s 85th anniversary celebration on May 17, 2024 attracted thousands of members to our eight offices for swag bags and prizes. Each person was given a commemorative goodie bag filled with several give-away items including souvenir 85th anniversary logo key rings.
Each office awarded five $85 cash prizes to members. The Credit Union also awarded five surprise $85 prizes to members who used the Credit Union’s electronic services on May 17th. There was one grand prize winner of a $500 VISA Gift card. The grand prize winner was Michael Gooderl.
The Credit Union was founded on May 17, 1939, and by the end of that year, listed 977 members and assets of $20,000. Today, First Choice America with over 33,500 members and assets of approximately $625 million and ranks as the second largest credit union in West Virginia.
Celebrating Our 85th Anniversary
Join us on May 17th for our 85th Anniversary!
- Giveaways at All Offices
- 5 Lucky Members at Each Office Will Win $85.00
- Additionally, 5 Lucky Members Who Make Electronic Transactions Will Win $85.00
- One Lucky Winner Will Win a $500 Gift Card
Stop by and enter to win!
*One entry per person for the $500 Gift Card.
2024 Essay Contest
April is “Teach Your Child to Save Month” so First Choice America would like to get our youth excited about saving with an essay contest. For Students in 5th thru 8th grade, in one hundred words or less please answer the following question:
If you were granted $50,000, what would you do with the money? And why?
All essays need to have the student’s name, grade and telephone number or school on the
essay. All essays need to be turned in by April 30th at any of our eight locations. Or you can send it by mail to: First Choice America Community Federal Credit Union, Attention: Marketing, 3501 Main Street, Weirton, WV 26062. Winners will receive a $25 VISA Gift Card.
*No purchase necessary.
2024 Coloring Contest
April is “Teach Your Child to Save Month!” We strongly encourage all children to save. It is never too early to start saving! To celebrate “Teach Your Child to Save Month,” First Choice America is having a Coloring Contest! The contest is for Kindergarten through 4th Grade. The sheet can be downloaded from this page and then will need to be sent back to the Credit Union either by mail or at any of our eight locations. If you choose to send it in by mail, please send it to: First Choice America Credit Union, Attention: Marketing, 3501 Main Street, Weirton, WV 26062. To enter, on the back of the sheet please put your child’s name, grade level (K, 1, 2, 3, or 4) and phone number. The contest ends on April 30th.
Follow the link for the Coloring Sheet: 2024 Coloring Contest
