Chesterfield, MO - January 22, 2020 – In their continued efforts to support the St. Louis and Metro community, First Community Credit Union recently presented a $10,000 check to local organization, Friends of Kids with Cancer. This organization works with families to provide support and resources when a child is battling cancer.

First Community employees participated by making a monetary donation in exchange for two weeks’ worth of dress down days during the Christmas and New Year holidays.

All proceeds raised for Friend of Kids with Cancer stay in the St. Louis community. You can find information on ways to support this organization on their website including two upcoming events. Their Young Friends annual “VooDoo in the Lou” event will be on February 8th and a trivia night on March 28th.

About First Community:
First Community Credit Union has been operating for 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 Friends of Kids with Cancer
Friends of Kids with Cancer is devoted to enriching the daily lives of children undergoing treatment for cancer and blood related diseases. Their mission is to be an advocate for these special kids and provide them and their families with the Recreational, Educational, and Emotional support needed throughout the long hours of chemotherapy, illness and isolation.