First Citizens Community Bank

Over the past 3 months, members of our team have been in a friendly "Tab War," competing to see who could collect the most aluminum can tabs to benefit the Ronald McDonald House. Last week, we finally weighed in all the tabs, and the results were amazing! Our teams collected almost 90 pounds of tabs in total, with Wellsboro Operations taking the win with a huge 43-pound, 13-ounce contribution! ❤️ They’ll soon be enjoying a well-deserved pizza party. 🍕 Here’s the impact our community made together: ➡️In 4 years of collecting, the nonprofit Kids Can’t Fight Cancer Alone provided $100,000 in direct aid and helped 21 families in need in Bradford, Sullivan and Tioga Counties. ➡️ With roughly 1,267 tabs in a pound, the tabs we collected this year total 3,163,192 tabs! 🤯 That means, placed end to end these tabs would span nearly 70 miles! Thanks to everyone who helped make this happen!

On Monday October 21 we celebrated Hispanic Heritage Month with the Wellsboro Team! They enjoyed a taco bar and corn tortilla demonstration with Mariel Torres Lopez, manager of our Mount Joy Branch. There was lots of love and fun felt in this branch. Pictured on the left, Mariel poses with our winner, Eve Hind, who won this experience for her team. She also was able to take home a tortilla press to practice on her own. A big thank you to Mariel for sharing her culture and to the Wellsboro Branch for making us feel so welcome!

This year's Cancer Classic Golf Outing raised an incredible $25,000! Thanks to the support and generosity of our participants, sponsors, and community, we are proud to donate these funds to the American Cancer Society. Together, we’re making a meaningful impact in the fight against cancer.

A heartfelt congratulations to our CSBS National Case Studies first place winners, Hannah Caccia, Ariane Rouffignac, and Eric Shaw who recently presented at the 2024 Community Banking Research Conference in St. Louis. Along with honor of presenting at the conference, the team from Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania also had their paper published in the 2024 Journal of Community Bank Case Studies. This team was led by their academic advisors, Dr. Atika Benaddi, Ph.D., from the Mansfield University campus, and Dr. Victoria Geyfman, from the Bloomsburg University Campus. FCCB had the esteemed privilege of being the partner bank throughout the competition. LeeAnn Gephart, FCCB’s EVP, Chief Banking Officer, had the pleasure of accompanying the group to St. Louis to participate in the conference presentation. Everyone at FCCB is so proud of the team’s accomplishments, and is honored to be a part of the Conference of State Bank Supervisors (CSBS) competition. Thank you to CSBS, St. Louis Federal Reserve, FDIC, Pennsylvania Bankers Association, Commonwealth University and everyone else who assisted in promoting and providing opportunities like this to our youth.

We are proud to stand with the American Bankers Association in supporting the relief efforts for those impacted by Hurricanes Milton and Helene in Florida. Starting this week, all FCCB branches will be accepting donations to help provide critical resources to those affected. Every contribution, no matter the size, makes a difference.

Members of our mortgage team had an amazing time attending the 2024 Delaware Association of Realtors Convention & Expo in Dover! This year's event was packed with insightful Continuing Education sessions and incredible opportunities to connect with industry leaders. We’re excited to be part of an event that continues to shape and inspire the real estate industry in Delaware. Check out these snapshots of our team in action! 📸

Born and raised in Tioga County, Danielle Pifer is a familiar face in the community and brings years of experience from the mortgage world. She’s passionate about helping people achieve their dream of homeownership and is ready to meet customers, making the process as smooth as possible. Say hello to Danielle when you see her, and let her help you turn your home dreams into reality! Member FDIC Equal Housing Lender NMLS: 401353

Our recent fundraiser raised $8,066 to support the recovery efforts for Tioga County residents affected by the recent flooding! Last week, our President Randy Black presented the donation to Sue Sticklin from the Tioga County Partnership for Community Health. The outpouring of generosity from our customers and the dedication of our employees have made this possible. We’re honored to support our community in its time of need and will continue to stand by Tioga County’s long-term recovery through donations, financial assistance, and special recovery loans. #communitybanking #myfccb

We are proud to share the success of our "Thought Leadership for Those Who Lead" events! We brought together nonprofit leaders from Wilmington, DE and Lancaster County, PA to gain insights from expert speakers, network with peers, and learn about tools to elevate their missions. Our events featured presentations on nonprofit governance, volunteer and fundraising engagement, leadership development, and strategic planning. We also awarded $500 to four outstanding nonprofits in each community: Wilmington: PAWS for People, American Red Cross of the Delmarva Penninsula, Ronald McDonald House, and Faithful Friends. Lancaster County: Hilltop Playground Association, Mount Joy Area Chamber of Commerce, National Addiction Awareness Complex, and True Life Youth Ministries. We're committed to supporting nonprofits and providing them with valuable resources like our free FCCB Academy financial literacy platform. Learn more about how we're making a difference in our communities at https://bit.ly/47X9tjc

We're happy to announce that Jeff White has joined our team as our new Chief Operating Officer. With over 15 years of experience in finance and risk management, Jeff brings a wealth of knowledge to the table. His expertise will help us continue to grow, innovate, and provide exceptional service to our community. Welcome aboard, Jeff! 🎉