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Dear Fellow Members,

I hope this message finds you and your family well as we enter spring—a season for growth and rejuvenation. As we continue into our 85^th anniversary year, our First Harvest team is seeking new and exciting ways to reinvest in our Southern New Jersey community and offer more accessible banking solutions for our members.

We expanded further into Atlantic and Gloucester Counties by installing four new ATMs to provide accessible banking solutions for our members and Select Employer Groups (SEGs) in the area. In addition, we have established our first Cape May County presence with an ATM on the Cape May Court House campus of Atlantic Cape Community College. Our efforts reinforce the continued support for our community partners and Southern New Jersey.

Additionally, we are holding our annual First Harvest Scholarship program to once again invest in our student-members and their future academic endeavors by awarding a total of $12,000 in scholarships. We encourage families with college-bound students to take advantage of the opportunity and apply for the program before the fast-approaching deadline of April 30, 2025.

We were founded in Camden in 1940. To commemorate 85 years of service, we have several exciting community giveback programs in store, including our upcoming tree planting events taking place over the next two months. This program will enhance and revitalize our local parks and green spaces throughout Camden County and offer our staff a hands-on opportunity to make a positive change in their community.

Also in the coming months, we will be hosting various appreciation efforts benefiting teachers, healthcare workers, and first responders within the six counties we serve. A large portion of our membership and SEGs fall within the education and healthcare industries, and we are excited to celebrate the dedicated workers for their commitment to the health, well-being, and future of our community members.

Looking ahead to this celebratory year, we want to assure our members that our top priority is to provide you with quality financial solutions and inclusive banking programs to help you navigate the current economic climate. Despite any uncertainties about the future, we remain committed to offering some of the region’s lowest fees, competitive rates, and affordable financing options.

We want to thank you for your continued loyalty and trust that enables us to be South Jersey’s largest member-owned financial institution, serving over 46,000 members and 700+ Select Employer Groups. We look forward to celebrating First Harvest’s 85^th Anniversary milestone with you and continue to offer you financing products and services that empower your next steps!

As always, I thank you for choosing First Harvest Credit Union!

Sincerely,

Mike Dinneen
Member
President & CEO
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