April brings together two things we love at SECU: volunteering in our communities and advancing financial literacy and education in Maryland.
With National Volunteer Month and Financial Literacy Month happening at the same time, you know we’ll be out and about, spreading kindness and knowledge from Frostburg to Salisbury. This post will recap some of those event so you can follow along and see our impact. Check back throughout April to see where we’ve been and what we’ve done.
Towson University and Community College of Baltimore County
Unfortunately, nearly half of all college students reported food insecurity in the past 30 days.
To combat this growing problem, a group of 18 SECU volunteers spent time assembling hundreds of ready-to-go snack bags for Towson University and Community College of Baltimore County students. These snacks will allow students to focus on what they’re in college to do: study, learn, grow, and work on becoming Maryland’s next generation of leaders.
Money Masters Challenge at University of Maryland
SECU hosted this energizing and fun-filled event in partnership with the Collegiate Financial Management Association. We welcomed five student teams who competed in a series of field day–style financial education challenges, including a fast-paced credit relay and an interactive financial quiz. Teams went head-to-head for cash prizes benefitting their student organizations, bringing both excitement and friendly competition to the event. The event blended financial education with hands-on fun, leaving students energized, informed, and eager for future Money Masters challenges.
Baltimore Hunger Project
The Baltimore Hunger Project does amazing work to close the weekend hunger gap for children in the Baltimore area. Twenty-three SECU volunteers spent time packing snack bags for children who might otherwise go without food. They worked hard and fast, packing 2,500 bags in just 90 minutes. The Baltimore Hunger Project will deliver the pages to 66 schools across the region, ensuring students have the nourishment they need to get through the weekend and return to school ready to learn. This really shows the connection between community involvement, academic success, and future financial wellness.
The effort even caught the attention of WMAR news. You can read the article here or watch the video clip of the event here.
Baltimore Center Stage
Blocking, timing, and line memorization are all skills actors use on the stage. But what financial skills do they need to showcase off stage?
We teamed up with Baltimore Center Stage to bring financial education to young actors participating in Center Stage’s Spring Break Camp. Over two weeks, we delivered our FinStart program to 40 campers, using fun, interactive lessons to cover essential topics like saving, budgeting, and smart spending.
This creative collaboration offered students early exposure to money basics and skills they can use on and off the stage for years to come. Campers walked away with a stronger understanding of their finances, newfound confidence, and of course, smiles on their faces after shopping at the SECU store for goodies.
Junior Explorers
In celebration of Take Your Child to Work Day, SECU welcomed 11 Junior Explorers. They spent the day participating in financial education activities and learning about financial services careers.
They also gave back to our community, raising over $500 for BARCS animal shelter, and packing over 200 snack bags that we will distribute to college campuses across Maryland.
Frederick Community College
SECU volunteers supported Frederick Community College students facing food insecurity by distributing healthy snack bags and offering guidance on building financial stability. The outreach provided immediate nourishment to students who may be struggling and opened a dialogue about long‑term financial wellness, trusted financial resources, and ways to manage their money, reduce stress, and focus on their education. This underscores our commitment to strengthening Maryland communities through both practical support and financial education, meeting students’ essential needs today while helping them build a more secure tomorrow.
