LOS ANGELES– First City Credit Union is celebrating its 80th anniversary with a number of celebration events in September, culminating on the credit union’s “birth date” or date of establishment, Sept. 28.
Open houses will take place in each of the credit union’s eight branches in downtown Los Angeles, Lakewood, West Covina, Claremont, Palmdale, Lancaster, and Pasadena. The open houses will take place on each Friday in September with refreshments, member gifts, and special product offers for its members.
Sponsor and member appreciation celebrations will also take place in September. Food trucks will be deployed at several of First City’s main sponsor groups, providing free lunch to staff, while the branches will have refreshments and gifts on random days as appreciation for its members.
First City was officially founded on Sept. 28, 1937, as Los Angeles County Employees Number 11 FCU, with 65 members and a grand total of $149 in deposits. Today it boasts more than 55,000 members, $630 million in assets, and 11% in capital.
“Through the years, we’ve helped thousands of members fulfilling their financial needs” said First City CU CEO Jim Miller. “Our success is a reflection of our relationship with the members, sponsors, and communities that we serve.”
The credit union said its commitment to its sponsor organizations and the communities it serves is highlighted by its involvement, fundraising, or sponsorship of several events, including the Lakewood Fun Run, Department of Public Social Services Funmania, Los Angeles Sheriff’s Fight for Life, Department of Children and Family Services Family Fun Day, Los Angeles Sheriff’s Chili Cook-off, LAC+USC Medical Center’s American Heart Association Heart Walk, Antelope Valley Salute to Youth, Children’s Hospital Los Angeles Holiday from the Heart, Children’s Miracle Network Credit Unions for Kids, and Claremont’s Shoes That Fit. In addition, First City conducts Financial Literacy programs for the sponsors and communities it serves.
At right, from left, First City Credit Union Business Development Representative Joseph Uribe, Business Development Manager Dionne Arciga, and President and CEO Jim Miller at a recent Member Appreciation Day.