Community Support

At SECU, we’re proud to call Maryland home. We are 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 a stronger Maryland by empowering access to education, supporting health and wellness, and serving as a catalyst for community development. To support this mission, the Foundation oversees an annual Scholarship Program, supports Financial Wellness in the community, and offers Grant Programs.

Support Maryland College Students – Donate to SECU’s College Essentials Drive

Seek Support. Essential items drive September 3-30

College tuition is expensive. But did you know that while many college students struggle to pay for tuition, books, and other school supplies, they may also be struggling to pay for food and other basic necessities?

To help, SECU is running a College Essentials Drive to support college students across Maryland October 1-31, 2024. The drive kicks off our annual Kindness Campaign, and each donation counts as an act of kindness on our Kindness Tracker.

Essential items include (but are not limited to):

Hygiene products (menstrual products, deodorant, soap, lotion, toothbrush, toothpaste, shaving cream, mouthwash, shampoo, conditioner, hairbrushes)
Canned goods (veggies, soup, fruit, beans, spaghetti sauce)
Rice
Chicken and beef broth
Knorr’s or Hamburger Helper meals
Breakfast items (oatmeal, grits, breakfast bars, granola bars, cereal, shelf stable milk)

Condiments (ketchup, mustard, peanut butter, jelly, soy sauce)
Uncooked pasta
Gluten Free snacks
Vegan/Vegetarian Options
Can openers
Cookware (pots and pans)
Tupperware
Laundry detergent
Utensils
Seasonings
Olive Oil

Donations can be made at any SECU financial center. Items can also be donated through our Amazon wish list. Help tomorrow’s leaders become the best they can be by gifting them the items they need to succeed.

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.