Past Events

First Source did their part in the fight against heart disease raising over $4,000 through personal pledges and fundraising efforts including a 50/50 raffle, Hang-A-Heart sales and a jeans day. With their corporate donation, the total given to the local American Heart Association was $19,079! They had 74 employees participate in either the Rome walk, Sangertown Square mall walk, or the Utica College Walk. They were also seen with the HUG on Heartbreak Hill, March 3rd, handing out red "HUG YOUR HEART" awareness bracelets and encouraging the walkers and runners up the hill.

Proceeds will benefit Faxton St Luke's Medical/Surgical nursing unit renovation.

A Taste of First Source.


First Source sponsored and participated in the ever-growing and sold out, Taste of Home event, on November 3rd at the Turning Stone Casino. It was a great evening of cooking tricks and tips from the popular cooking magazine, Taste of Home! Look for this event again next year!

 

On October 24th 2011, after months of planning and construction, Utica College's newest classroom was dedicated to First Source Federal Credit Union. The state-of-the-art learning center featuring curved-glass floor-to-ceiling exterior walls, dual-screen computer workstations with specialized financial and investment software, video walls, and smart boards that will allow professors to display real-time stock data, videos, and other financial information. Surrounding the perimeter is a 65-foot long, real-time stock ticker that runs up-to-minute stock data in full color. Located on the first floor of Hubbard Hall, the First Source FCU Trading Room will host business, economics and investment classes.  Click here to view more photos from the event.

 
Creating Miracles.

Thank you to everyone who "liked" First Source's facebook page in the month of September. First Source donated .25 for every "like" their page received to the Children's Miracle Network. We are proud to announce the lucky facebook fan who was randomly chosen was Ronald Abate' Jr (shown above with First Source's Pamela Way) from Utica. Ronald won a Miracle Home Makeover ticket valued at $100. This is what Ronald had to say when he found out; "I was shocked and pleasantly surprised when I received the call, I had to keep playing the message back over and over again. I had purchased a miracle ticket for the past three years and this is the first year I had not." Ronald went on to say that if he wins, he is going to add on a Master bedroom suite to his home.

The drawing is to be held October 18th at 6:00. Tune into WKTV and find out who the lucky winner is!

Making Strides Against Breast Cancer.



34 First Source employees and their family members gathered at the Masonic Care Community on Sunday, October 16th, to help show their support during the American Cancer Society's 2011 Making Strides Against Breast Cancer walk. "We had a record breaking year", said Melodie Greiner, Herkimer Branch Manager. "I think we had a great turnout, the weather was perfect and it was just a great day for a great cause!"

They Wiggled They Waggled They Walked.

On September 18th, 24 First Source employees and family members along with 14 of their furry friends walked the scenic New Hartford Town park as part of the 19th annual Wiggle Waggle Walk-A-Thon. Team First Source also participated in the costume contest and placed 1st as all their dogs dressed as a "HUG" after their newest mascot. Together, team First Source raised $1,200 and the event brought in over $42,000! The donations didn't stop there, much needed food and supplies were also collected through the month of September at all their branch locations.

You're First Scholarship. First Source was pleased to award 14 students attending colleges and universities in the Mohawk Valley, with a $1,000 scholarship for the 2011/2012 school years. Since 1995, First Source FCU has awarded scholarships to deserving students, granting more than $234,000 in total.

Applicants were asked to write an essay of 250-500 words about how education has made a difference in their life and how they intend to make a difference in the lives of others through their schooling. Essays were reviewed by an independent panel of judges, including both First Source Representative and participating college representatives.

First Source is proud to play a part in helping these students achieve their dreams and congratulates the 14 recipients for their hard work and commitment to continuing their educations.
Names of the winners: Abby Black; HCCC, Joseph Johnson; HCCC,  Brittany Kane; MVCC, Jaime Seaman; MVCC, Alicia Maury; Utica College, Danielle McHarris; Utica College,  Francesca Palladino; SUNY Institute of Technology, Alexander Grimmer; SUNY Institue of Technology, Karen McClain; USC The Business College, John Williams; USC The Business College, Kal Campbell; Hamilton College, Mirra Campbell; Hamilton College, Jennifer Rougeux; Hamilton College; and Jordan Graziadei; Hamilton College. 

Creating Miracles.

On July 28th and 29th, nine First Source employees answered phones in the lobby of Faxton St Lukes during the Children's Miracle Network Radiothon. The total rasied was $29,247. Money raised from events like this help create miracles by funding vital programs, services, equipment and education that saves and improves the lives of more than 18,000 local children each year.

Relay For Life.

First Source was a proud sponsor of the 2011 Relay For Life that took place June 11th at Mohalk Valley Community College in Utica. Despite the weather, team First Source was present and raised over $2,000 for the American Cancer Society. The event brought in over $138,000! The funds raised through Relay for Life allow the American Cancer Society to help people get well, help people stay well, find cures, and fight back!

What A Ride.

Seven First Source employees participated in this year's annual Ride for Missing Children, which took place May 20th. First Source served as the luminary sponsor of this year's ride and a portion of their sponsorship provided funding for a new "label printer" for the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children's regional office that will print addresses directly to the envelope for mailing rather than using printed, adhesive labels. Team First Source also set up a web page for donations, hang A Bikes were sold in branches and a 50/50 raffle and bake sale took place, bringing in more than $9,100 dollars.