CHROME Federal Credit Union

We had such a fun time at this year's All For Her: Educate, Motivate, Inspire event hosted by the Observer Reporter and UPMC Washington. This year, we created friendship bracelets with attendees. According to the tradition of friendship bracelets, you wear the bracelet to honor the time, energy, and love put into your friendships. We were also honored to sponsor the Style Show supporting Dress for Success Pittsburgh, an organization whose mission is to help unemployed and underemployed women achieve economic independence by providing a no-fee program, development tools, and professional attire to thrive in work and in life. #womeninleadershiproles #womenempowerment #empoweringwomen #friendhsip #womensupportingwomen #allforher #women #womensevent #frienshipbracelet #financialempowerment #financialwellness #financialfreedom #creditunion

Juniors at Trinity Area School District High School gained real-world financial insights at the Financial Reality Fair, hosted by CHROME FCU & Trinity High School. Before attending, students researched careers and an estimated salary take-home pay to determine their net salary and monthly budget. Following, they joined this immersive exercise making choices related to housing, transportation, food, clothing, insurance, entertainment, and spinning the wheel of reality, while aiming to build a realistic budget. Afterward, financial counselors reviewed their decisions, offering guidance for calculations on accounts and improving their budgets. Students will continue the conversation in their Economics class this year. "Our goal is to educate students so that they don't make some of the same financial mistakes we all made as a result of our lack of knowledge." - Robert Flanyak, CEO & President Financial Reality Fairs are hosted by credit unions in partnership with local schools, colleges, and universities, and focus on educating and preparing students to make healthy financial decisions in adulthood. Thank you Trinity High School for hosting this valuable experience for your students! Thank you to our volunteers from the community who helped make this day a success! Britney Hollick, Washington Area Federal Credit Union, Washington & Jefferson College, Range Resources, Downtown Washington PA - Washington Business District Authority, Southwest Training Services, Inc., Blueprints, Frick Financial Federal Credit Union, Washington County Chamber of Commerce, Valley 1st FCU, and Ignite Business Incubator and Co-working Space.

While the credit union was closed for the federal holiday, CHROME employees were out in full force participating in CU Kind Day! Our employees teamed up with Food Helpers to help pack 1,600 Little MOOCHI bags, a program that promotes healthy eating habits while tackling food insecurity at local Washington County schools. This is a day for credit union employees, members, volunteers and partners to come together and do one simple thing – spread kindness. #cukindnjpa #cukindday #creditunion #creditunionindustry #spreadkindness #kindnessisfree #kindness #cukind #communitykindness #community

Congratulations to our amazing employees Katie Hamilton, Member Relationship Advocate, CCUFC, Jenna Bartrug, CHROME Rep II, and Angel Wooton, Deposit Process Specialist who celebrated September work anniversaries! An extra shout out to Angel who celebrated 20 years of serving CHROME FCU and our members. Thank you, Angel!

Thank you to Range Resources Corporation for inviting us to join Power of Her this year! Power of Her is an event for female high school juniors and seniors who experience an interactive day focused on real-world topics like finances, professional development, and emotional growth while networking with peers. CHROME Employees Jasmine M. Hughes, AVP, Marketing & Community Relations, Jennifer Grudi, CHROME Care Team Lead, and Katie Hamilton, Member Relationship Advocate, CCUFC joined local female leaders from Range Resources, Dress for Success Pittsburgh, Southwest Training Services, Inc., United Way of Washington County, PA, and Domestic Violence Services of Southwestern PA to help host the sessions for the day. CHROME's breakout session, titled "Fun with Budgeting," guides students through a more relevant budgeting experience. The students select an event, Prom or Senior Trip, then work together on picking their budget, plan their purchases, and make conscientious choices to stay within their chosen budget.

"Gaining knowledge, is the first step to wisdom. Sharing it, is the first step to humanity." A shoutout to our CHROME employees who were sharing their knowledge with others last week! Michele Wilson, CUDE spent a day at Trinity Area School District speaking to Mrs. Husk's Accounting classes about various banking topics including types of accounts, debit cards, fraud, and the differences between a credit union and a bank. Tracy Barnabi offered her knowledge on hot HR topics at the most recent Mon Valley Credit Union Chapter meeting. Jasmine M. Hughes joined a panel for CrossState Credit Union Association's Emerging Leaders to discuss Personal Branding and topics around advancing your career and self. #creditunion #peoplehelpingpeople #speakers #community

Saturday, CHROME employees and their families came together for the Tunnel to Towers Foundation Pittsburgh, PA 5K Walk/Run, a powerful reminder of the sacrifices made by first responders on 9/11 and those who continue to serve today. As we reflect on their bravery and selflessness, we honor those who gave their lives to save others and current first responders who uphold their legacy daily. On this day, we honor the memory of those we lost and stand united in the enduring spirit of resilience and hope. Guided by the mantra "While we have time, LET US DO GOOD," the event was a tribute to their legacy and a call to uphold the values in our own lives, making the most of every opportunity to contribute positively to our communities. Photo credit: Tunnels to Towers Pittsburgh #alwaysremember #neverforget #tunnelstotowersfoundation #tunnelstotowers

Welcome back to school Trinity Area School District students! An extra special welcome, to our 2024-25 student tellers, Slyvia, CJ, Haley, and Kayla. Last week, The Hiller Vault opened for business. Conveniently located in the high school cafeteria, during their lunch periods, students played prize drop for fun Hiller Vault swag, entered a raffle, and had the chance to explore the branch. Enjoy these photos from Freshman Orientation and the first day of school. As the student tellers embark on this new journey, we encourage them to embrace the values of integrity, responsibility, and teamwork that are at the core of our credit union's mission. Have a great school year! #creditunion #studentruncreditunion #credituniondifference

Each month, CEO & President, Bob Flanyak treats employees to an anniversary lunch at the local Cracker Barrel to recognize their years of service and dedication to CHROME and our members. Congratulations to our amazing employees who celebrated their August anniversary. Your dedication and hard work continue to drive our team forward. Thank you for all that you do! #employeeanniversary #hardwork #thankyou

Happy National Dog Day! Today, we're celebrating the joy and companionship that our furry friends bring into our lives. Let us introduce you to some of the wonderful dogs that are part of our extended family here at CHROME. Raise your hand if you have a furry friend who joins you in your work-from-home space. 🐾 #nationaldogday #culture