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Kyla Schmidt, Why I Care Member Recipient
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As a young woman facing an unplanned pregnancy, Kyla Schmidt knew the challenges of navigating community resources in order to provide for herself and her newborn son. |
Maureen Nicholson, Why I Care Employee Recipient
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Maureen Nicholson and Kyla Schmidt (a former SEFCU employee in her own right), saw a need to help expecting moms and served as a founding board member for a non-profit to support these women. |
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Financial Wellness Series: Pursuing Economic Stability – for ages 18+
This series is focused on guiding teens to build financial skills for real-world experiences. Themes include employment, financial tools, budgeting, and setting goals.
Financial Capability Series: The Future is Now – for ages 14-18
This series is focused on guiding teens to build financial skills for real-world experiences. Themes include employment, financial tools, budgeting, and setting goals.
Financial Education Series: Learn to Earn – for ages 5-13
This series aims to build awareness of financial concepts for our youngest community members. Youth practice making financial decisions and setting goals, learn the benefits of saving, and explore philanthropy and kindness.
Care Kits to Support Unity House
On June 8, National Best Friend Day, SEFCU volunteers assembled and delivered 225 care kits to support the programs of Unity House Domestic Violence Services.
Tips to detect and avoid vacation rental scammers
As the demand for vacation rentals rises, there is also an increase in vacation rental scams. Follow the tips below to help detect and avoid vacation rental scammers.
Creating an Income Plan While in Retirement
Taking Money Out of Retirement Without a Plan is a Recipe for Trouble
You‘ve saved for years. Now that you are retired, did you create an income plan from your savings?
Employee Spotlight - Sean Smith
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This month we are highlighting Sean Smith, Member Service Leader at our SEFCU Square and Albany St. branches in Schenectady.
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Portia Lee - Secretary
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I’m Portia Lee, Managing Director of Public Finance and Portfolio Monitoring. |
Why Choose SEFCU?
Choose SEFCU because you want a career not a job. You take pride in what you do and want to be part of a company that allows you to be part of something bigger than yourself. Volunteerism is highly encouraged and you will have many opportunities to support organizations near and dear to your heart and ours. At SEFCU, employees are #1. Here is list of official benefits all who work 20 or more hours per week can enjoy.
Corporate Tenets
SEFCU was founded in 1934 with the credit union philosophy of people helping people. Fast forward more than 80 years later and our mission is the same. Changing Lives Every Day is about making a positive impact in the neighborhoods we live, work, and play. Become a SEFCU employee and help make a difference.
Five SEFCU Board Members Elected to Additional Terms
Albany, NY – Earlier this spring, SEFCU Board of Directors members Vincent W. Colonno, Philip Fields, Kenneth C. Hahn, Timothy J. Jennings, and Mary Warr-Cowans were all elected to an additional term. This is Philip's first election to a full term after serving in an interim capacity, and Vince, Ken, Tim, and Mary are re-elected incumbents.
