We are driven by a sense of service. Service to our members, providing them with the best financial services possible. Service to our communities, fostering financial wellness for everyone. Service to Maryland, helping our state thrive.
We’re kicking this spirit of service into overdrive this April as part of National Volunteer Month. All month long, our employees will volunteer their time, expertise, passion, and hearts to worthy causes around Maryland.
You’ll be able to follow all their amazing work and impact here. Check back every week to see where we’ve been and what we’ve done.
Junior Achievement of Central Maryland
SECU volunteers guided 132 students from the Baltimore Design School and Elmer Henderson School in creating a balanced household budget and paying their monthly bills. We shared perspectives and experiences on personal finance concepts, as well as investing, saving, and career exploration.
And we weren’t the ones sharing financial advice. The students shared a few key insights with us, as well.
“My budget strategy is to spend only my parents’ money so I can save.”
“You don’t have to donate dollars to be charitable.”
Harford Family House
In partnership with Maryland’s Department of Human Services, Harford Family House (HFH) offers the Ready by 21 Program to young adults aging out of foster care. This program provides temporary housing for single young adults in the HFH Family Shelter and an assigned case manager to accompany them on their six-month journey toward independence and self-sufficiency. The program focuses on goal setting related to life skills, housing, education, employment, finances, mental health, physical health, and building a network of support.
Our SECU volunteers spend the morning painting an apartment for a young man participating in Ready by 21.
After painting, volunteers created 50 “Kind Notes.” HFH leaves these notes on residents’ doors each week to spread kindness and positivity.
