Parkview Community FCU is dedicated to the growth and strength of the communities where our members live and work. Our participation in the community not only consists of our financial support but we give of our time as well. The credit union philosophy is "people helping people" and everyday we strive to ensure that we here at Parkview Community FCU live up to it.

Please continue to read on to see what we have done so far in the community.

Parkview Community FCU Scholarship Program

Parkview Community FCU is excited to announce its newly created scholarship program! This program was created to financially assist members who are seeking to pursue their postsecondary education. At least one (1) $500 scholarship will be awarded in July to the most worthy applicant. In order to be considered, students must complete an application and submit it before April 1.

Click here for a scholarship application or pick one up at either the Main Office (McKeesport) or the Branch Office (West Mifflin). Additional information may also be received by calling 412-678-9564 or 412-655-6868.

Safety Fair

Please be sure to join us on May 17, 2008 from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm for our 2nd Annual Safety Fair. The event which is FREE to the public will feature the following:

• Child ID kit processing, bicycle safety and prevention conducted by McKeesport Weed & Seed Initiative
• Fire prevention and education conducted by McKeesport Area Fire Department
• Appearance by McGruff, the Crime Dog
• Child safety seat inspections conducted by PA State Police
• Passport processing conducted by United States Postal Service (please call the credit union for the necessary items needed for processing)
• Document shredding conducted by Shred-it
• Identity theft presentation conducted by USPS Financial Crimes Task Force (must RSVP no later than 5/5/08 by calling the credit union)
• Live radio broadcast by Y108
• Special guest appearance by Pittsburgh Steelers #69 Jason Capizzi
• Food, fun, games, prizes, etc.

Financial Literacy Presentations

Parkview Community FCU still believes that financial literacy is the key to a good solid education and strives to make presentations to all age groups, especially school age children. PCFCU curriculum as well as Banking On Our Future (non-profit financial literacy organization) curriculum is being presented. Financial literacy presentations have been made to:

• McKeesport Area High School; McKeesport, PA
• McKeesport Founder's Hall; McKeesport, PA
• Auberle's Life Skills Program; McKeesport, PA
• Auberle's Movin' On Transitional Housing Program; Duquesne, PA
• Serra Catholic High School; McKeesport, PA

Student Mentoring

Parkview Community FCU continues to provide career mentoring to students in the McKeesport Area High School through CLAAY (Center for Competitive Workforce Development), a program provided through Duquesne University.

Community Sponsorships

Parkview Community FCU takes pride in the many charitable donations that not only it provides but its staff has made donations as well to many area organizations/programs. We have sponsored the following:

• 2007 RCA Science Fair
• MVEC Library Penny Drive
• Cathy G Charities (credit union & staff)
• Serra Catholic High School Drama Club
• Salvation Army Golf Outing
• McKeesport Tigers Football
• McKeesport Baseball Association
• RCA Golf Outing
• Versailles Boro Kid's Day
• UPMC McKeesport Hospital Foundation
• American Cancer Society Relay for Life
• McKeesport Lady Tigers Basketball

Click here for a Community Sponsorship Request Forms or pick one up at either the Main Office (McKeesport) or our Branch Office (West Mifflin). Additional information may also be received by calling 412-678-9564 or 412-655-6868.

Community Events

Parkview Community FCU not only provides financial support to community organizations/events but it also participates in many programs/events to show its unwavering support of the community. Some events/programs that we have participated in or plan to participate in are:

• Auberle Movin' On Program Advisory Board
• MVPEC (Mon Valley Provider's Council) Be Your Own Boss Youth Seminar
• McKeesport Weed & Seed Initiative's Community Expo
• MVEC (Mon Valley Education Consortium) Community Guest Reader Day
• East Allegheny High School Senior Mock Exit Interviews
• RCA (Regional Chamber Alliance) Science Fair
• Auberle Spelling Bee
• McKeesport Good Neighbor Days
• UPMC McKeesport Healthier Communities Fair
• American Cancer Society Relay for Life
• RCA (Regional Chamber Alliance) Fundraiser Golf Outing
• Auberle Make A Difference Fundraiser Bingo

Please remember to visit our site often to stay informed on how we support the community throughout the whole year.