Community Support

Proud to call Maryland home

SECU is committed to strengthening and enriching the lives of our neighbors in the communities where we live and work. By fully embracing the credit union philosophy of “People Helping People,” we’re here to help our state thrive.

Being a part of a community means helping when and where you can. SECU supports Maryland communities through a variety of initiatives and programs that bring SECU employees, members, and neighbors together as a force for good.

SECU MD Foundation

A SECU volunteer works with a high schooler at a Financial Fair, where they learn how to balance a budget in the real world.

SECU leadership at a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the 19 sleep chairs they donated to the PICU unit at University of Maryland Children's Hospital. These chairs allow parents to stay by their child's side and gives them a comfortable place to rest as their child is being cared for.

SECU has a long history of giving back to the communities we serve. To help grow our community outreach initiatives, SECU launched the SECU MD Foundation in May 2017.

The SECU MD Foundation’s mission is to create stronger Maryland communities by empowering individuals to achieve personal and financial wellness. To support this mission, the Foundation oversees an annual scholarship program, provides operating grants to Maryland-based nonprofits, and offers financial education programming in school and community settings.

Learn more about the SECU MD Foundation

Win a $10k college scholarship

For 20 years we’ve helped dedicated, passionate college students pursue their academic dreams.

To celebrate this milestone, the SECU MD Foundation is awarding 20, $10,000 scholarships to Maryland community college students transferring to a Maryland four-year public college/university.

Applications are open Feb. 17 – May 1, 2026

Propel yourself to new academic heights! Click here to learn more and apply.

Employee volunteer program

SECU MD Foundation volunteers working at the Maryland Food Bank.

SECU MD Foundation volunteers getting down and dirty with hands on work.

When we come together as a team to serve our community, there’s no limit to the impact we can make. SECU employees can take up to 12 hours per quarter to volunteer in the community. While opportunities look slightly different in our current environment, SECU employees have come together over the years to volunteer at food banks, participate in the annual Days of Action, and teach students about financial wellness.