Homeruns for Healthy Kids

Posted on June 22, 2018June 22, 2018 by Susan Tannahill

Partnership with Aberdeen Ironbirds Benefits Kids

Freedom cares about Harford’s kids. We’ve partnered with the Aberdeen Ironbirds and MedStar Health to create Homeruns for Healthy Kids. Each time an IronBirds player hits a homerun during the season we’ll donate $100! These funds benefit services for children at the MedStar Health Bel Air Medical Campus.

This sponsorship began with the start of the Ironbirds season on June 15 and runs through the end of the regular Ironbirds season, when a check will be presented to MedStar Health at one of the final games.

Homeruns for Healthy Kids builds on Freedom’s partnership with MedStar Health. To date, we’ve donated over $30,000 to MedStar Health to support initiatives benefiting pediatrics and neurological rehabilitation services for children in Bel Air.

Join us in supporting our local team, and our local kids!

Summer of Freedom FCU

Posted on June 11, 2018June 21, 2018 by Susan Tannahill

It’s the #SummerofFreedomFCU Photo Contest!

Stop by any Freedom branch to get your free FreeedomFCU sunglasses. Take a picture with the sunglasses and post to your favorite social media site (Facebook, Twitter or Instagram) using #SummerofFreedomFCU.

It’s that easy to be part of the #SummerOfFreedomFCU! Your entry could win you one of our weekly prizes, or the Grand Prize—$500!

Members and non-members alike are welcome to enter. And the more often you enter, the better your chance of winning! See our Contest Rules for full details.

Take a fun, creative picture with your Freedom sunglasses
Pick your preferred social channel
Like or Follow Freedom’s page
Post the picture using #SummerofFreedomFCU
Check back every Friday for weekly winner announcements!

Automated Fraud Alerts

Posted on May 18, 2018May 25, 2018 by Susan Tannahill

Accelerated, Automated

Your Best Defense Against Fraud.

At Freedom, we’re serious about protecting you from fraudulent activity on your accounts. That’s why we’ve strengthened our defenses. Our new automated system can identify threats faster, notify you sooner, and give you the tools you need to take IMMEDIATE action against fraud.

The new system allows you to receive an automated call that easily walks you through reviewing suspicious activity on your card. You may also sign-up to receive Automated Fraud Alerts text messages on your mobile phone.

Our new automated system includes:

IMMEDIATE Alerts
When suspicious activity has been detected on your account, our automated system will contact you by text or phone.
2-Way Communication
You can take action the second you receive your alert. Simply follow the instructions to answer questions regarding your recent card activity.
Real-time Support
Our live agents are ready to assist you at any time to ensure you receive the best defense exactly when you need it. Don’t delay – you’ll want to sign up to receive the full benefit of this powerful new automated fraud prevention system. Log into Online Banking to register for text fraud alerts today!

Members should be aware that, while Freedom does monitor fraudulent or suspicious account activity and may proactively contact a member about this activity, we will never call and ask for confidential information such as your entire account number or PIN. Please contact us at 1-800-440-4120 to let us know if you have provided confidential information.

Free Onsite Mortgage Consultations

Posted on May 18, 2018June 22, 2018 by Susan Tannahill

Take Advantage of Our Mortgage Days

Mike Ostrowski, Mortgage Manager
443-640-4708
[email protected]

Get a free onsite mortgage consultation with Freedom’s Mortgage experts! These one-on-one discussions will give you a:

Custom mortgage analysis
Step-by-step guide to the mortgage process
Explanation of your home equity options
Free, easy mortgage prequalification

Sessions available on June 1, June 8th, and June 15th. Stop by the branch most convenient to you! To schedule a consultation, call us at 1-800-440-4120.

Mortgage Days Schedule:

June 1, Bel Air South

Fountain Green Branch
1304 Churchville Rd, Bel Air

June 8, Bel Air North & Havre de Grace

Park Avenue Branch
2019 Emmorton Road, Bel Air

Swan Creek Branch
1830-C Pulaski Highway, Havre de Grace

June 15, Forest Hill & APG South

Forest Lakes Branch
1990 Rock Spring Rd, Forest Hill

Edgewood Branch
5002 Hoadley Road, Edgewood Area, APG South

Spring Shred Day

Posted on April 27, 2018May 11, 2018 by Susan Tannahill

Shred Day, Saturday, May 12, 9 am–12 pm*

When:

Saturday, May 12th, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
*Or until truck is full

Where:

Park Avenue Branch (Located at 2019 Emmorton Rd in Bel Air)

Bring your financial documents to shred

– Please limit the number of boxes to 4

– No business materials

Enter our Shred Day drawing for a chance to win a new shredder!

Shred Day Drawing/Sweepstakes Rules

Home Selling Seminar May 15

Posted on April 20, 2018May 17, 2018 by Susan Tannahill

Register Online for Our Free Home Selling Seminar

Are you looking to sell your home? Plan to attend our free Home Selling seminar on May 15 at MedStar Health’s Turner Community Room.

This convenient seminar covers everything from staging to settlement. Topics include how to get the necessary documents in order, what happens when your house goes on the market, and what happens at closing.

Seminar Details:

Date: May 15, 2018

Time: 6:30–8:00 p.m.

Location:
MedStar Health’s Turner Community room
12 MedStar Blvd, Bel Air (next to our branch on Emmorton Road)

Registration:
Please register for this event. Please register online, or call our Contact Center at 800-440-4120 for assistance.

Open a Freedom Youth Account

Posted on April 6, 2018May 9, 2018 by Susan Tannahill

Open a Youth Account, Get a Deposit Match!

Start a youth account at Freedom, and we’ll help you start out right. Open a new Youth Club account in April and we’ll match your initial deposit up to $25!¹

We’ve got accounts with special benefits for young people ages birth to 25:

Stork — For parents of infants to 2 years of age
Kirby Kangaroo — For kids age 3 to 12
CU Succeed — For teens age 13 to 17
Choices — For young adults age 18 to 25

Each club comes with special benefits, financial education, special savings and loan terms.

To get your match, stop by one of our five branches, or open a Youth Account online!

Opening an account for your kids or grandkids? Bring the family and join us for a special Youth Day Event on May 5, with treats, games and more!

1Freedom will make a matching deposit up to $25 on all new Youth Club memberships opened April 1-30, 2018

Chamber of Commerce Foundation Scholarships

Posted on March 6, 2018March 6, 2018 by Susan Tannahill

Scholarships Available to Harford County Residents

Each year the Harford County Chamber of Commerce Foundation awards scholarships to local residents. Scholarships are available to recent Harford County high school graduates and adults who want to attend college. In 2017 the Chamber gave 10 scholarships to adults, veterans and high school seniors.

Chamber scholarships fund a wide range of studies. High school seniors may received funding from the following scholarship types:

Arts, Media and Communication
Business, Finance and Information Technology
Health and Human Services
Service, Engineering and Technology
Technology/Trade
Chuck Boyle Business Scholarship
William B. Seccurro Teacher Education

Scholarships available to adults include a veterans scholarship, a Technology/Trade scholarship, and a general scholarship.

To download this year’s Scholarship application go to: http://www.harfordchamber.org/resources/scholarships/

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