FREEDOM ROCKS ’24: An Epic Night of Music, Fun, and Giving Back

Freedom Federal Credit Union and The Freedom to Help Foundation Sell Out 1st Annual Bull and Shrimp Roast in Support of Local Community Initiatives

Air Guitar Contest at Freedom Rocks — Rockstar vibes took center stage as contestants shredded their way through the Freedom Rocks ’24 Air Guitar Contest, delivering electrifying performances that had the crowd cheering and the room buzzing. Credit: Lisa Snodgrass

November 26, 2024 Bel Air, MD – Freedom Federal Credit Union, through The Freedom to Help Foundation, hosted its first-ever Freedom Rocks ’24 Bull and Shrimp Roast on Saturday, November 16th, raising over $21,000 to support its mission of enriching the community. The event brought together attendees for a night filled with food, fun, and philanthropy at Boumi Shriners in Rosedale, MD.

The proceeds from the sold-out event will directly benefit The Freedom to Help Foundation, which provides critical resources to support education, health and wellness, and military families throughout the communities it serves, which now includes Baltimore City, Baltimore County, Carroll County, and Harford County.

The evening’s festivities included highlights such as an air guitar contest, a glow stick party, a TapSnap photo booth, basket auctions, a money wheel, 50/50 raffles, and a playlist of the greatest rock hits from the ’70s, ’80s, and ’90s. Attendees, dressed in their best concert gear, embraced the spirit of the night and helped make the event a tremendous success.

Every guest had an opportunity to visit the Freedom Rocks Merch Stand and select a complimentary Freedom Rocks T-Shirt to remember the night.

Freedom Federal Credit Union extends its deepest gratitude to all the sponsors who contributed to making this event possible. Special thanks go to The Kelly Group (Headlining Sponsor), Velera, and The Baltimore Sun Media Group, whose generous support made a significant impact.

Additional thanks go to the other event sponsors: Bravura, Community College of Baltimore County, MD|DC Credit Union Association, Elegant Restoration, Enradius, Harford Community College, Hartman Executive Advisors, Jones Junction, TB3, The Servion Group, Redmer Insurance Group, Kearly & Company, SIAB, Ben’s Tires, CBIZ Insurance Services, Dolphin Debit Access, Gerety Insurance, Global Memories Travel, Hopkins Farm Brewery, Origence, and Pixelspoke.

The Freedom to Help Foundation, established in 2023, continues to fulfill its mission of empowering communities, providing resources for individual success, and supporting those in need. Events like Freedom Rocks ’24 demonstrate the power of community partnerships in driving positive change.

For more information about The Freedom to Help Foundation, please visit freedomfcu.org/foundation. View additional photos from the event on Freedom’s Facebook page at facebook.com/freedomfcu.

About The Freedom to Help Foundation

The Freedom to Help Foundation supports Freedom Federal Credit Union’s commitment to the people and communities of Baltimore and Harford Counties. Established in January 2023, the Foundation’s mission is to enrich the communities we serve, empower individual success through education, provide resources for health and wellness, and to support our military and their families. Learn more at freedomfcu.org/foundation.

About Freedom Federal Credit Union

Freedom Federal Credit Union is a community-chartered federal credit union offering business banking services and consumer financial services to those who live, work, volunteer, worship, attend school, or have family in Baltimore City, Baltimore County, Carroll County, and Harford County. To learn more, visit freedomfcu.org.

FREEDOM ROCKS ’24 Bull and Shrimp Roast

SOLD OUT event!

FREEDOM ROCKS ’24 BULL AND SHRIMP ROAST

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 2024

7:00PM – 11:00PM

BOUMI SHRINERS
5050 KING AVENUE ROSEDALE, MD

Attire: Casual (Wear Your Best Concert Gear)

Join Freedom Federal Credit Union for our first major fundraiser, Freedom Rocks ’24 Bull and Shrimp Roast in Support of The Freedom to Help Foundation.

Hearken back to a time when the Monsters of Rock ruled over the music world, and the sound and fury of some of the greatest songs ever written filled the airwaves.

At Freedom Rocks ’24, you’ll enjoy an evening of great fun, food, drinks, and music, including your favorite songs from the greatest bands of the ’70s, ‘80s, and ‘90s.

The Freedom Rocks ’24 Bull and Shrimp Roast includes:

Pit Beef, Turkey, and Smoked Ham, Buffalo Wings, Mac and Cheese
Steamed and Fried Shrimp, and Maryland Crab Soup
Full Buffet Dinner, including Vegetarian Options, and Desserts
Beer, Wine, and Open Bar
50/50 and Prize Raffles
Money Wheels
Rock Memorabilia Giveaways
Air Guitar Competition
Concert-Like Atmosphere
DJ Playing Your Favorite Rock Songs

Wear your favorite concert gear and enjoy a great evening with family, friends, business and community partners, all for a great cause.

All proceeds benefit The Freedom to Help Foundation. Established in January, 2023, The Freedom to Help Foundation’s Mission is to enrich the communities we serve, empower individual success through education, provide resources for health and wellness, and to support our military and their families. To learn more about the great work The Freedom to Help Foundation is doing in the Baltimore County and Harford County communities, please visit: The Freedom to Help Foundation.

Thank you to all our amazing sponsors! Our sponsorship deadline was 10-25-24.

THIS IS A SOLD OUT EVENT AND IT’S GOING TO BE EPIC!!!

Grab your friends, wear your best concert gear, and get ready to Rock and Roast, all for a great cause!

Have questions? Email us at marketing@freedomfcu.org.

Aiden Jablon Receives Freedom Federal Credit Union’s First Annual Freedom to Help Award

The North Harford High School senior designates Harford Family House to receive a $1,000 donation on his behalf

Aiden Jablon Accepts Freedom to Help Award in 2024 — Freedom Federal Credit Union Representatives presented the First Annual Freedom to Help Award to North Harford High School senior, Aiden Jablon, along with a check for $1,000 to contribute to his favorite local nonprofit organization, Harford Family House. Left to Right: Sue LeBuhn, Robin Tomechko, Aiden Jalon, Mike MacPherson, and Lisa Snodgrass

February 15, 2024 – Freedom Federal Credit Union is pleased to congratulate Aiden Jablon, a senior at North Harford High School, on winning the Credit Union’s First Annual Freedom to Help Award. The award is intended to celebrate an unpaid volunteer, who has chosen to spend their free time in the service of a local charitable mission – someone who has gone above and beyond in making the cause theirs.

Jablon was nominated by Harford Family House, a local nonprofit who strives to combat homelessness through housing, resources, and support. Jablon first started volunteering with Harford Family House in middle school and has come to be a valued leader. Sue LeBuhn, Harford Family House’s Volunteer Engagement Manager, spoke highly of Jablon, noting that despite a demanding sports and academic schedule, “Jablon’s support as a project leader and his recruitment of other volunteers exemplifies the impact a dedicated individual can have on the community.”

In addition to his volunteer work with Harford Family House, Jablon volunteers with Best Buddies and Sports for Life through his school, two programs that work with people of differing abilities. “I think my volunteer experiences have made me more well-rounded and introduced me to things that I wouldn’t be accustomed to regularly,” said Jablon. “I’m just doing my small part to further their work.”

Jablon’s dedication to volunteerism seems to have taken hold, as he looks to the future, he wants to continue to give back. “Wherever I go to college I definitely want to continue volunteering, whether that’s with homelessness or not, but and even when I come back home, I hope to continue volunteering with Harford Family House,” stated Jablon.

Jablon and his mother, Tricia Jablon, met with representatives from Freedom Federal Credit Union and the grateful staff at Harford Family House at the nonprofit’s Aberdeen location for the award presentation. While appreciative of the award, Jablon was especially thrilled that as a result, Freedom donated $1,000 to Harford Family House.

Mike MacPherson, Freedom’s President and CEO, expressed his delight in meeting Jablon, “It’s truly been a pleasure to meet Aiden, and to recognize him for his service to our community. At the very core of Freedom is our commitment to our ‘people helping people’ philosophy. Through service to our members and to our community, we carry out this mission, and today, we have the opportunity to highlight and thank a very special person who shares in that philosophy. Congratulations, Aiden.”

After five years of running the viral #FreedomtoHelpChallenge on their social media pages, Freedom launched the Freedom to Help Award to bring even more focus to the individual volunteers shaping the community for the better. Twelve deserving finalists were highlighted during a weeklong public voting period on Freedom’s Facebook and Instagram pages, allowing their powerful stories to spread across the community and beyond.

The Freedom to Help Award accepts nominations in November exclusively from employees associated with local nonprofit organizations in Harford and Baltimore County. To get more information about nominations in 2024, please reach out to enter@freedomfcu.org and follow Freedom Federal Credit Union’s Facebook page for the latest.

About Freedom Federal Credit Union

Freedom Federal Credit Union is a community-chartered federal credit union offering consumer financial services to those who live, work, volunteer, worship, attend school, or have family in Harford or Baltimore County. Additionally, Freedom offers a full-line of banking services for all businesses, associations, and other organizations that are based in Harford or Baltimore County. Freedom has been in business since 1953 and has six locations throughout Harford and Baltimore County. To learn more, visit www.freedomfcu.org.