Parkview Community FCU is dedicated to the growth and strength of the communities where our members live and work.  Our participation in the community not only consists of our financial support but we give of our time as well.  The credit union philosophy is “people helping people” and everyday we strive to ensure that we here at Parkview Community FCU live up to it.

Please continue to read on to see what we have done so far in the community.

Parkview Community FCU Scholarship Program

Parkview Community FCU is pleased to announce the winners of the 2009 Scholarship Program. 

Daniel Franzetta, a sophomore at University of Pittsburgh (Greensburg), won a $500 scholarship which will help him to earn his Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering and a Certificate in Nuclear Engineering.  Upon graduation Daniel plans to seek employment at a multifaceted company and pursue his graduate degree.  He has been a member of Parkview Community FCU since 1991.

Darius Walker also won $500 to aid in his pursuit of a Doctorate Degree in Pharmacy.  He will be attending the University of Pittsburgh (Johnstown) as a freshman this fall.  Darius plans to become a retail pharmacist at the conclusion of his studies.  He has been a member of PCFCU since 2008.

If you or someone you know is currently pursuing their postsecondary education, scholarship applications are available at our Main Office (McKeesport) and the Branch Office (West Mifflin).  Application deadline is April 1st.  Additional information may also be received by calling 412-678-9564 or 412-655-6868.

Financial Literacy Presentations

Parkview Community FCU still believes that financial literacy is the key to a good solid education and strives to make presentations to all age groups, especially school age children.  PCFCU curriculum as well as Banking On Our Future (non-profit financial literacy organization) curriculum is presented.  Financial literacy presentations have been made to:

• McKeesport Area High School; McKeesport, PA
• McKeesport Founder’s Hall; McKeesport, PA
• Auberle’s Life Skills Program; McKeesport, PA
• Auberle’s Movin’ On Transitional Housing Program; Duquesne, PA
• Serra Catholic High School; McKeesport, PA

Community Sponsorships

Parkview Community FCU takes pride in the many charitable donations that not only it provides but its staff has made donations as well to many area organizations/programs.  We have sponsored the following organizations/program during 2009:

• West Mifflin High School Baseball
• McKeesport Police Department Canine Unit
• McKeesport Firefighters Local #10
• BAF Memorial Fund
• White Oak PTA
• Serra Catholic High School Scholarship Fund
• McKeesport Baseball Association
• Pittsburgh Fallen Heroes Fund
• McKeesport Touchdown Club Golf Classic
• Regional Chamber Alliance
• McKeesport Lady Tigers 3-Pointers Club Golf Outing
• Elizabeth Community Day Kids Area
• East Allegheny Business Association Scholarship Fund
• McKeesport Tigers Football Booster
• Pennsylvania Credit Union Foundation

In addition to the above listed donations, the staff also raised money for our Charity-of-the-Year, the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank.  The staff planned and coordinated several fundraisers during 2009 in order to raise over $5,000.  The Charity-of-the-Year for 2010 will be Intersection, a non-profit community organization located in McKeesport.

Community Sponsorship Request Forms are available at our Main Office (McKeesport) or our Branch Office (West Mifflin).  Additional information may also be received by calling 412-678-9564 or 412-655-6868.

Community Events

Parkview Community FCU not only provides financial support to community organizations/events but it also participates in many programs/events to show its unwavering support of the community.  Some events/programs that we have participated in during 2009:

• Auberle Movin’ On Program Advisory Board
• MVPEC (Mon Valley Provider’s Council) Be Your Own Boss Youth Seminar
• White Oak Elementary PTA Family Fun Night
• East Allegheny High School Senior Exit Interviews
• Elizabeth Township Community Day
• Children’s Hospital Foundation WDVE Radiothon
• Festival of Trees
• Auberle Santa’s Workshop
  
  

Please remember to visit our site often to stay informed on how we support the community throughout the whole year.