Houston, TX (February 5, 2026) |
First Community Credit Union (First Community) proudly announced the achievement of a major strategic milestone, reaching $2.9 billion in assets, marking the successful attainment of a long‑term organizational goal. In celebration, First Community is honoring its people‑first mission by announcing a $228,500 donation, funded by its employees, to two impactful Houston nonprofits: Bo’s Place and Houston Children’s Charity. This milestone and the accompanying charitable gift underscore the credit union’s commitment to supporting the communities it serves and recognizing the employees who make its continued growth possible.
Employee-Led Philanthropy and Community Impact
Employees were invited to vote on 35 Houston-area charities to determine which organizations would receive milestone donations on their behalf. At the First Community staff meeting held on January 21, leadership announced that the two charities receiving the highest number of votes were Bo’s Place and Houston Children’s Charity.
Supporting the Heart of Houston
“We are proud to present each of these extraordinary organizations with a check for $114,250 to be used to assist in the impactful work they provide in our communities,” said TJ Tijerina, President and CEO of First Community Credit Union. “We are so grateful to partner with Bo’s Place and Houston Children’s Charity and to support the incredible services they deliver each day.”
“Surpassing our long-term asset goal is a milestone we celebrate not only within our organization but also by giving back to our community,” Tijerina continued. “Bo’s Place and Houston Children’s Charity embody values of compassion, support, and hope, which align deeply with First Community’s mission and roots.”
First Community is proud to see both Houston Children’s Charity and Bo’s Place selected by the employees of First Community, as their missions reflect the compassion and community values our employees’ champion.
Houston Children’s Charity’s commitment to ensuring that no legitimate request for assistance from underprivileged, abused, and disabled children goes unanswered, along with its decades of providing essential services such as beds, clothing, school supplies, transportation, and other critical support to more than 3 million Houston-area children, represents an impact our employees are honored to support.
“We are deeply grateful to First Community Credit Union and its employees for this extraordinary gift and for choosing Houston Children’s Charity as a beneficiary of such a meaningful milestone,” said Laura S. Ward, President & CEO of Houston Children’s Charity. “This generous donation will have an immediate and lasting impact on the children and families we serve, helping ensure that no legitimate request for assistance goes unanswered. We are honored to be supported by an organization whose people-first values so closely align with our mission and who truly believe that investing in children strengthens the entire Houston community.”
Likewise, Bo’s Place carries a deeply meaningful mission to enhance the lives of those who have experienced the death of a loved one by offering free grief support services for children, families, and adults, and by operating the only free, ongoing grief support program for children and families in Greater Houston, grounded in the belief that healing occurs when individuals can share their stories in a supportive environment.
“We are so very grateful to FCCU for its extraordinary generosity. Your support of our mission will create meaningful impact in the lives of the families that we serve. We are deeply honored by FCCU's partnership and inspired by your commitment to our community. Thank you for your gift, which will heal the hearts of children and families at Bo’s Place.” - Katherine Parsley, Executive Director, Bo’s Place.