Message from Our CEO: Spring Redesign and Reinvestments

Dear Fellow Members,

On behalf of the entire First Harvest Credit Union team, I hope you and your family are enjoying the fresh start that spring brings to us. As we welcome this season of renewal and growth, our team remains dedicated to providing exceptional service, inclusive financial solutions, and meaningful social commitments that directly support our New Jersey community.

We continue to explore innovative ways to reinvest in our members through improved banking solutions, accessible lending options, and programs that uplift future leaders. Our annual First Harvest Scholarship Program is open through April 30, 2026, offering $12,000 in scholarships to eligible high school senior members. We encourage families to take advantage of this opportunity to help offset the cost of higher education. Additionally, we look forward to hosting dozens of students this summer for our annual Future Bankers event, where participants gain real-world banking experience and hands-on exposure to key roles across our credit union.

We are also excited to share the launch of our newly redesigned First Harvest website. The new site features improved navigation, enhanced search options, Spanish translation capabilities, and expanded self-service resources that make managing your finances easier than ever! In the coming months, we are developing an enhanced mobile app and online banking experience as well.

We know that many of our families are feeling the strain of rising costs, and we want you to know that we feel it too. Inflation continues to affect everyday expenses, including the operational costs required to deliver the services upon which our members rely. Our service fees remain among the lowest of any financial institution in New Jersey, reflecting our ongoing commitment to providing exceptional value, fairness, and the high level of service our members deserve.

Thank you for your continued trust in our organization. As South Jersey’s largest member-owned financial institution, now serving more than 50,000 members and over 700 Select Employer Groups, we remain committed to offering competitive rates, affordable financing solutions, and world-class service to our entire membership and the Southern New Jersey community.

Sincerely,

Mike Dinneen
Member
President & CEO
CEO@FirstHarvestCU.com