First Choice America Community FCU recently received first place in the Dora Maxwell Social Responsibility Program from the WV Credit Union league for 2022.
First Choice’s entry showcased its philanthropic efforts toward local charities, with emphasis on leadership and volunteerism. First Choice America maintains its intensive, year-round community involvement practices through financial support, as well as countless hours of support by its officials, management, and staff of a variety of charitable organizations throughout the Ohio Valley.
Dora Maxwell was an original signer of CUNA’s constitution and a tireless organizer of hundreds of credit unions nationwide. She also developed volunteer organizer clubs and worked diligently with organizations on behalf of the poor. The Dora Maxwell Award is presented to credit unions for outstanding social responsibility projects in their communities.