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$20,000 to Local Non-Profits through the Member Impact Fund

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Donations Stocked the Shelves of Rancho Coastal Humane Society’s Food Pantry

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Giving Back is Part of the Foundation of American 1

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American Red Cross Receives $20,000

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$17,500 in Scholarships to 12 High School Seniors

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First Community Celebrates “Give STL Day” with Donation to Local Pet Rescue Group Needy Paws

Chesterfield, MO – To celebrate St. Louis’ annual “Give STL Day”, First Community is excited to donate to local animal rescue organization, Needy Paws. “Give STL Day” occurs every year on May 1st. St. Louisans and the surrounding Metro area residents are encouraged to support a local community organization through their online giving platform.

First Community got a jump start on raising money by involving their social media following back in March during National Pet Weekend. They encouraged followers to share a photo of their pet, with the goal of reaching 300 photos. They reached that goal in a day and half. First Community was able to $1,000 to a local animal rescue organization, Needy Paws.

First Community is committed to giving back to the St. Louis and surround areas and excited to involve their membership in their philanthropy as well.

About First Community:
First Community Credit Union has been operating for nearly 85 years and serves over 325,000 members. First Community is in the top 100 credit unions in the nation. Its mission is to provide quality products and affordable financial services. It serves all persons living and working in the communities of St. Louis County, St. Louis City, Franklin County, Jefferson County, St. Charles County, Warren County, and the Illinois counties of Madison, Monroe and St. Clair.

About Give STL Day:
Give STL Day and its 24-hour day of online giving will shine the spotlight on our region's vast assortment of nonprofits, their missions, and the extraordinary ways they make St. Louis special.

About Needy Paws:
Needy Paws is devoted to saving animals in need, whose lives are in danger at high kill animal shelters & animal controls, those who are strays, have been abandoned or owner surrenders, regardless of their size or breed. We are a 501(c) 3 non-profit rescue ran entirely on donations. foster-based and all pets stay in approved Foster Homes that have passed inspections, reference checks and are qualified to take care of our rescued animals while they wait for their Forever Family.