Community Support

At SECU, we’re proud to call Maryland home. We are committed to strengthening and enriching the lives of our neighbors in the communities where we live and work. By fully embracing the credit union philosophy of “People Helping People,” we’re here to help our state thrive.

Being a part of a community means helping when and where you can. SECU supports Maryland communities through a variety of initiatives and programs that bring SECU employees, members, and neighbors together as a force for good.

Give the Gift of Warmth – Donate to SECU’s Winter Clothing Drive

Give the gift of warmth this holiday season by donating new winter clothes to SECU’s clothing drive. Your gift can help our Maryland neighbors in need stay warm over the cold winter months. Drop off donations at any of our financial center locations from Nov. 14 – Dec. 10 or purchase items off of our Amazon Wish List.


Corporate Giving

Food Drive September 5 - 30

Support Hunger Relief. Spread Kindness. The 2023 Kindness Campaign kicks off in September with a Food Drive in support of food insecure Marylanders. Donations will be collected at SECU financial centers across the state and through a virtual food drive. All donations will directly benefit the Maryland Food Bank – with each pound donation being counted as an act of kindness. SECU has committed to donating 12,000 pounds of food as their initial act of kindness! Suggested Donation Items Include:

  • Canned soup, beans, vegetables and fruit
  • Pasta and rice
  • Oatmeal and breakfast cereal
  • Nuts and seeds

SECU MD Foundation

A celebration of SECU MD Foundation scholarship winners.
A SECU volunteer works with a high schooler at a Financial Fair, where they learn how to balance a budget in the real world.
SECU leadership at a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the 19 sleep chairs they donated to the PICU unit at University of Maryland Children's Hospital. These chairs allow parents to stay by their child's side and gives them a comfortable place to rest as their child is being cared for.

SECU has a long history of giving back to the communities we serve. To help grow our community outreach initiatives, SECU launched the SECU MD Foundation in May 2017.

The SECU MD Foundation’s mission is to create a stronger Maryland by empowering access to education, supporting health and wellness, and serving as a catalyst for community development. To support this mission, the Foundation oversees an annual Scholarship Program, runs Finance Fairs in local schools, and offers Grant Programs.

2024 Scholarship Program Accepting Applications March 18 – May 3

The SECU MD Foundation has proudly supported members furthering their education for over 18 years through our annual scholarship program. Since the program’s inception, we’ve awarded over $1 million in scholarships.

For the 2024 Scholarship Program, we are awarding $10,000 scholarships to 12 students attending a Maryland community college who are transferring to a University System of Maryland school for the 2024-25 academic year.

The University System of Maryland’s 12 universities have good relationships with Maryland’s community colleges, accepting transfer credits and in some programs offering guaranteed admission. 25% of all new students to University System of Maryland universities were transfer students from Maryland community colleges in 2023.

Community college students have already demonstrated their commitment to furthering their education. We look forward to awarding $120,000 in scholarships in 2024 and helping a new batch of scholars achieve their goal of earning a bachelor’s degree.

Applications are being accepted March 18 – May 3, 2024. Winners will be announced in June.

Learn more and Apply


Employee Volunteer Program

SECU MD Foundation volunteers working at the Maryland Food Bank.
SECU MD Foundation volunteers getting down and dirty with hands on work.
SECU MD Foundation volunteers.

When we come together as a team to serve our community, there’s no limit to the impact we can make. SECU employees can take up to 12 hours per quarter to volunteer in the community. While opportunities look slightly different in our current environment, SECU employees have come together over the years to volunteer at food banks, participate in the annual Days of Action, and teach students about financial wellness.