Houston, TX, Feb. 23, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — First Community Credit Union (First Community) proudly announced the achievement of a major strategic milestone, reaching $2.9 billion in assets, marking the successful attainment of a long\u2011term organizational goal. In celebration, First Community is honoring its people\u2011first mission by announcing a $228,500 donation, funded by its employees, to two impactful Houston nonprofits: Bo\u2019s Place and Houston Children\u2019s Charity. This milestone and the accompanying charitable gift underscore the credit union\u2019s commitment to supporting the communities it serves and recognizing the employees who make its continued growth possible.<\/p>\n
Employee-Led Philanthropy and Community Impact<\/strong><\/p>\n Employees were invited to vote on 35 Houston-area charities to determine which organizations would receive milestone donations on their behalf. At the First Community staff meeting held on January 21, leadership announced that the two charities receiving the highest number of votes were Bo\u2019s Place and Houston Children\u2019s Charity.<\/p>\n Supporting the Heart of Houston<\/strong><\/p>\n \u201cWe are proud to present each of these extraordinary organizations with a check for $114,250 to be used to assist in the impactful work they provide in our communities,\u201d said TJ Tijerina, President and CEO of First Community Credit Union. \u201cWe are so grateful to partner with Bo\u2019s Place and Houston Children\u2019s Charity and to support the incredible services they deliver each day.\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cSurpassing our long-term asset goal is a milestone we celebrate not only within our organization but also by giving back to our community,\u201d Tijerina continued. \u201cBo\u2019s Place and Houston Children\u2019s Charity embody values of compassion, support, and hope, which align deeply with First Community\u2019s mission and roots.\u201d<\/p>\n First Community is proud to see both Houston Children\u2019s Charity and Bo\u2019s Place selected by the employees of First Community, as their missions reflect the compassion and community values our employees champion.<\/p>\n Houston Children\u2019s Charity\u2019s commitment to ensuring that no legitimate request for assistance from underprivileged, abused, and disabled children goes unanswered, along with its decades of providing essential services such as beds, clothing, school supplies, transportation, and other critical support to more than 3 million Houston-area children, represents an impact our employees are honored to support.<\/p>\n \u201cWe are deeply grateful to First Community Credit Union and its employees for this extraordinary gift and for choosing Houston Children\u2019s Charity as a beneficiary of such a meaningful milestone,\u201d said Laura S. Ward, President & CEO of Houston Children\u2019s Charity. \u201cThis generous donation will have an immediate and lasting impact on the children and families we serve, helping ensure that no legitimate request for assistance goes unanswered. We are honored to be supported by an organization whose people-first values so closely align with our mission and who truly believe that investing in children strengthens the entire Houston community.\u201d<\/p>\n Likewise, Bo\u2019s Place carries a deeply meaningful mission to enhance the lives of those who have experienced the death of a loved one by offering free grief support services for children, families, and adults, and by operating the only free, ongoing grief support program for children and families in Greater Houston, grounded in the belief that healing occurs when individuals can share their stories in a supportive environment.<\/p>\n \u201cWe are so very grateful to FCCU for its extraordinary generosity. Your support of our mission will create meaningful impact in the lives of the families that we serve. We are deeply honored by FCCU’s partnership and inspired by your commitment to our community. Thank you for your gift, which will heal the hearts of children and families at Bo\u2019s Place.\u201d said Katherine Parsley, Executive Director, Bo\u2019s Place.<\/p>\n About First Community Credit Union<\/strong><\/p>\n Founded in 1954 by Spring Branch ISD, First Community serves the diverse needs of over 179,000 members with a full array of financial services, 14 full-service branches and on the strength of $2.9 billion in assets. First Community is federally insured by the NCUA and an equal housing opportunity lender. Their mission is to empower members so they can achieve their financial goals. First Community is open to anyone that lives, works, attends school or worships or is part of a Select Employee Group (SEG) in the 41 Texas counties they serve ranging from Houston, DFW, Austin, and San Antonio, or is a relative or family member of an FCCU member or employee. To learn more about First Community, visit FCCU.org.<\/p>\n About Bo\u2019s Place<\/strong><\/p>\n Bo\u2019s Place exists to offer support and community to those who have experienced the death of a loved one. A non-profit, free-of-charge bereavement center, Bo\u2019s Place provides multiple grief support services for children, families, and adults, as well as education and resources for those who assist people in grief. Bo\u2019s Place operates on the belief that it is helpful and healing for grieving children and adults to share their stories, memories, experiences, thoughts, and feelings with those who can understand their journey. Bo\u2019s Place offers the only free on-going grief support program in the greater Houston area for children and their families. For more information, please visit\u00a0https:\/\/bosplace.org<\/a>\u00a0and follow us on\u00a0Instagram<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0Facebook<\/a>.<\/p>\n About Houston\u2019s Children\u2019s Charity<\/strong><\/p>\n Houston Children’s Charity is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to improving the quality of life for Greater Houston\u2019s underprivileged, abused, and disabled children who have been otherwise left behind. Founded in 1996, Houston Children\u2019s Charity provides programs including Chariots for Children, A Better Night\u2019s Sleep, Back2School, HCC Closet, Adopt-A-Family, and Houston Children\u2019s Charity Family Emergency Fund at Texas Children\u2019s Cancer Center. With the support of dedicated sponsors and committed volunteers, Houston Children\u2019s Charity has served over 8 million children and will leave no legitimate request for assistance unanswered. For more information, please visit\u00a0https:\/\/houstonchildrenscharity.org\/<\/a>and follow us on\u00a0Facebook<\/a>, &\u00a0Instagram<\/a>.<\/p>\n –First Community Credit Union\u2014 Houston, TX, Feb. 23, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — First Community Credit Union (First Community) proudly announced the achievement of a major strategic milestone, reaching $2.9 billion in assets, marking the successful attainment of a long\u2011term organizational goal. 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