Interview with LaToia Cash, Remote Operations Coordinator, FedChoice FCU
I am originally from Detroit, Michigan, and the youngest of four children.
The 2024 Guy Fleming Scholarship Awardees
The FedChoice Charitable Foundation (FCF) is delighted to announce the winners of the Guy Fleming Scholarship...
Interview with Jules King, Real Estate Manager, FedChoice FCU
I was born in NW Washington, DC, and grew up in Silver Spring, Maryland. My father was a dentist for…
The FedChoice Charitable Foundation Announces the Winners of our 2024
The FedChoice Charitable Foundation is pleased to announce the winners of our 2024 Educational Scholarship Program.
Brett Noll Wins MDDCCUA 2024 Professional of the Year Award By Sandra Park, FCF Vice Chair
We’re thrilled and proud that Brett Noll, President/CEO of FedChoice Federal Credit Union and President of the FedChoice Charitable Foundation
FCF’s Financial Empowerment Grant Supports Oaklands Elementary School
Thanks to Vizo Financial Corporate CU Financial Empowerment Grant, the FedChoice Charitable Foundation (FCF) provided funding for students' snacks at…
The FedChoice Charitable Foundation Receives Vizo Financial Empowerment Grant
The FedChoice Charitable Foundation (FCF) is committed to making a positive impact in local underserved communities in the Maryland, Washington,…
Celebrating Our Vendors’ Community Impact
We’re so grateful to our 15 amazing vendors and community partners, including Morgan Stanley
FCF Takes Part in the Gratitude Luncheon at Cora L. Rice Elementary School
Our friends at Cora L. Rice Elementary School organized an amazing Gratitude Luncheon to honor its community partners who make…
The FedChoice Charitable Foundation Celebrates One Year of Empowering Education
On April 23, the FedChoice Charitable Foundation (FCF) and the FedChoice Credit Union team visited Cora L. Rice Elementary School…
The FedChoice Charitable Foundation and the National Organization of Blacks In Government
The FedChoice Charitable Foundation is thrilled to announce that it is expanding its partnership with the Blacks in Government, Inc.…
Interview with Ms. Brenda H. Jackson, Chairperson of the FedChoice FCU Supervisory Committee and Board Member
All human beings have a life story. My life story began in Atlanta, GA, where I was born and raised…
FedChoice Charitable Foundation Takes Part in Foundations on the Hill Forum
On Tuesday, February 27, Andrey Gidaspov, Executive Director, FedChoice Charitable Foundation, joined Danista Hunte, Maryland Philanthropy...
Interview with Justin Holtz, CFP, Managing Director, District Financial Advisors (DFA)
I grew up in the mountains near Altoona in Central Pennsylvania and attended Penn State University (PSU) to study finance.…
Twenty Three MD and DC Teachers TAP Into Grant Money from FedChoice Charitable Foundation
On Tuesday, January 30, the FedChoice Charitable Foundation hosted winners of its Fall 2023 Grant Cycle Teachers’ Aid Program (TAP)…
The Power of E3 Comes to School Without Walls in DC
On January 10, Andrey Gidaspov, Executive Director of the FedChoice Charitable Foundation joined a group of students at the School…
FedChoice Charitable Foundation Empowers K-12 Teachers with New Grants
We are thrilled to announce that the FedChoice Charitable Foundation’s Board has approved 23 grants for K-12 teachers from the…
FedChoice Gives Quarterly Newsletter is Out!
Exciting news! FedChoice Charitable Foundation’s quarterly newsletter is now available! https://lnkd.in/eVdZK2yP
Thanksgiving Message from the FedChoice Charitable Foundation
On this Thanksgiving Day, we would like to express our deepest gratitude to you for your support of the FedChoice Charitable…
Our First School Hygiene Drive Brought Much Needed Supplies to Local Schools
Did you know that many children living in underserved areas can’t afford common personal hygiene products? This makes them an…
FedChoice Charitable Foundation Partners with Fairmont Heights High School
Andrey Gidaspov, FCF Executive Director and Leigh Philibosian, Director at the Credit Union Foundation of Maryland and DC, had a…
FedChoice Charitable Foundation Visits Parkdale High School and High Point High School
We're so grateful to Stephan Matthews, MSL, Regional Council President of Blacks In Government Region XI Council, Dr. Michael Caruso,…
FedChoice FCU Volunteers Share their Knowledge at School Without Walls at Francis Stevens
Giving Tuesday is not just about giving money, it is also about sharing your time and volunteering. We are so…
Giving Tuesday
Today is Giving Tuesday, a special global day of giving when millions of people around the world come together for…
Thank You to Our Giving Tuesday Donors and Supporters!
We are so grateful to our numerous donors, supporters and volunteers who donated and helped us share our message this…
Interview with Patrick Kaufmann, Founder of Valentines by Kids Foundation
The FedChoice Charitable Foundation is proud to have a broad range of partners and volunteers who are helping us transform…
Interview with Jenny Creavalle, FedChoice FCU’s Business Development Specialist
My name is Jenny Creavalle, and although I was born in the United States, there is a tiny island in…
The Second Issue of Our Quarterly Newsletter is Out!
The second issue of FedChoice Gives, FedChoice Charitable Foundation's quarterly newsletter
“Sometimes making sacrifices early on can benefit you in the future.” – Deija Crawford
Did you enjoy the cover image? We asked Deija Crawford, one of FedChoice FCU’s most recent hires and a talented…
Fall Grant Cycle for Teachers’ Aid Program (TAP) is Now Open!
If you are a teacher or an administrator (or know of one), the FedChoice Charitable Foundation opened the Fall Grant…
The Heart of Purpose by Sandra Park, CCUE FedChoice FCU’s Chief Strategy and People Officer
Our recent celebration of the Educational Scholarship and Teachers’ Aid Program Awards reminds me of an extraordinary story.
Interview with Kimberly Byrd, Special Education Teacher, Dranesville Elementary School
I was born and raised in the suburbs outside of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. I am the youngest of four children (three…
Interview with Marie Biabo, Reading Teacher, Cora L. Rice Elementary School
My name is Marie Biabo. I was born in Cameroon and moved to the United States 20 years ago. I…
Interview with Ms. Michelle Hibbert, Community Liaison, Cora L. Rice Elementary School
I’m Michelle Hibbert and home for me will always be the Caribbean Island of Trinidad and Tobago, where I was…
The FedChoice Charitable Foundation Takes Part in the Blacks in Government (BIG) National Training Institute
FedChoice Charitable Foundation (FCF) took part in the Blacks in Government (BIG) National Training Institute in National Harbor
FedChoice Charitable Foundation Receives Financial Literacy Grant
The FedChoice Charitable Foundation (FCF) is committed to making a positive impact in local underserved communities.
FedChoice Charitable Foundation Sponsors Blacks In Government (BIG) DC Chapter’s Community
The FedChoice Charitable Foundation is thrilled to announce that it is expanding its partnership with the Blacks in Government Chapter
FedChoice Charitable Foundation Announces Winners of 2023 Educational Scholarship Program
FedChoice Charitable Foundation is delighted to announce the winners of its inaugural Educational Scholarship Program
FedChoice Charitable Foundation Announces Winners of its Teachers’ Aid Program (TAP) Awards
The FedChoice Charitable Foundation is helping teachers TAP into funds to support classroom programs and student development
Message from the Chair
It was only about a year ago when a decision was made to reinvent the Foundation
Interview with Evelyn Sayikanmi, FedChoice Operations Specialist
Sometimes life comes full circle. A few days before the big FedChoice Headquarters visit by Cora L. Rice ES students
FedChoice Charitable Foundation Builds Strong Partnerships with BIG and FLAG
At FedChoice Charitable Foundation, we are focused on creating mutually beneficial partnerships
Will you support our community programs?
The FedChoice Charitable Foundation strongly believes in making a difference in the lives
We Appreciate our Generous Sponsors and Donors: Over $18,000 Raised in Our First Vendor Campaign!
We are extremely grateful to each of our corporate sponsors and individual supporters for your participation
Bringing Financial Literacy Where It’s Most Needed
The Foundation’s Board of Directors was unanimous in their decision to make a strong commitment
“FedChoice, I Love You!” – How 77 Third-Grade Students Changed Our Lives
At 9:30 am on Friday, June 2, Michelle Hibbert, Community Liaison at Cora L. Rice Elementary School in Landover
Interview with Sandra Park, FCF Board Member and FedChoice FCU’s Chief People & Strategy Officer
I came to the United States when I was 10. I immigrated from South Korea with my parents and younger…
Over 75 Elementary School Students Take Part in a Special Tour of FedChoice Federal Credit Union
On Friday, June 2, FedChoice Federal Credit Union hosted over 75 third-grade students and teachers from Cora L. Rice Elementary…
Interview with Susan Barnes, Chief Operating Officer, FedChoice Federal Credit Union
Originally, from Emmitsburg, Maryland, I grew up on a dairy farm where I received my early education on how to…
Interview with Stephan Matthews, President, BIG, Robert C. Weaver HUD Chapter
I was born in Washington, D.C., and grew up mainly in the city and in Prince George’s County, Maryland.
Interview with Brett Noll, Chairman of the Board, FedChoice Charitable Foundation
I grew up in a small town in Upstate New York following my sister and brothers' decision to attend The…
Marcia Lynch, FedChoice Business Development Manager Shares Her Story
Originally, I was born and raised in Wilmington, Delaware. I moved to Maryland in 2006 I hold a degree in…
Interview with Karen Sandor, Director, FedChoice Board of Directors: “Keep on, Keepin’ on.”
I was born and raised in New Jersey, near the beach, and spent many summers frolicking in the ocean as…
FedChoice Charitable Foundation Celebrates Relaunch and New Community Focus
FedChoice Charitable Foundation is pleased to announce its official relaunch and expanded focus on bringing financial literacy and education programs…