Firemen’s Federal Credit Union Selected for National Credit Union Foundation’s At-Risk Youth Financial Well-Being Grant

New Orleans, Louisiana — September 2026 — Firemen’s Federal Credit Union has been selected to receive funding through the National Credit Union Foundation’s At-Risk Youth Financial WellBeing Grant. Firemen’s FCU is one of 24 credit unions nationwide chosen for this year’s cohort, after the Foundation received the strongest response to a call for applications in the program’s history.

The credit union will leverage its grant award to expand financial well-being education and create meaningful pathways to financial capability for youth ages 15–18 from underserved communities in New Orleans and Picayune, Mississippi. Working alongside local workforce development partners, the program will reach young people already preparing for employment and adulthood, equipping them with practical financial knowledge, tools, and experiences that can help them build confidence, make informed financial decisions, and begin creating a stronger financial future.

“Every young person deserves the opportunity to build a strong financial future, regardless of the circumstances they face today. This grant allows us to meet young people where they are, provide them with the knowledge and tools to make informed financial decisions, and help create pathways toward greater financial stability,” said Judy DeLucca President & CEO, Firemen’s Federal Credit Union. “At Firemen’s Federal Credit Union, we believe in the power of People Helping People, and investing in our youth is one of the most important ways we can strengthen the future of our communities.”

“A young person’s financial well-being is the throughline that influences nearly every opportunity that follows, from education and employment to housing and long-term stability,” said Lauren Culp, executive director at the National Credit Union Foundation. “What we saw in this grant cycle was extraordinary commitment from 24 credit unions eager to address those challenges in their communities.”

The grant period runs September 30, 2026, through September 30, 2027. Firemen’s Federal Credit Union joins 23 other credit unions nationwide selected for this year’s cohort.

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About Firemen’s Federal Credit Union

Firemen’s Federal Credit Union is the second oldest federally chartered credit union in the United States and a full-service financial institution serving members throughout Louisiana and Mississippi. As a certified Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI), Firemen’s Federal Credit Union is dedicated to expanding access to financial services while creating opportunities for individuals, families, businesses, and communities to thrive.

Serving more than 450 Select Employee Groups (SEGs), as well as underserved and underbanked communities, Firemen’s Federal Credit Union offers a comprehensive suite of financial products and services designed to promote lifelong financial well-being.

Membership is provided at no cost to eligible employees through participating in Select Employee Groups, offering access to competitive financial products, personalized service, and a trusted lifelong financial partner. Employers interested in extending this valuable benefit to their employees are encouraged to contact Firemen’s Federal Credit Union to learn more about becoming a Select Employee Group.

Guided by its mission of helping people achieve financial success, Firemen’s Federal Credit Union continues to strengthen the communities it serves by investing in people, supporting local employers, and delivering exceptional financial solutions.

For more information about Firemen’s Federal Credit Union or to learn how to become a Select Employee Group, visit www.noffcu.org.

About the National Credit Union Foundation (ncuf.coop)

The National Credit Union Foundation (the Foundation) is the charitable arm of the U.S. credit union movement and exists to improve financial well-being with and through credit unions. Through innovations, grants and programs, the Foundation is strengthening financial wellbeing, energizing purpose, instilling knowledge about the credit union difference, and uniting resources to help credit union people during disaster. Donations to the Foundation ultimately enable credit unions to help their members reach life-changing goals and achieve financial wellbeing.