For over 100 years First Priority Credit Union has been proud to support local organizations whose tireless efforts provide benefit and support for so many. We are grateful for the opportunity to participate and help strengthen the bonds within our communities. Here are just a few of the events we’ve been lucky enough to support or host!
FPCU’s CEO Tony Paciulli, Chairwoman Aisha Milbury Ellis, Molly Roark, and Michelle Alger of Marcum LLP gathered at HYM’s headquarters to celebrate the achievements of the Veronica Robles Cultural Center (VROCC) and its impactful programs in art, dance, youth entrepreneurship, and cultural education. The evening was filled with heartfelt testimonials from those positively influenced by VROCC, highlighting its significant contributions to the community, and everyone expressed excitement for its future growth and success! 
We were thrilled to stand alongside State Representative Adrian Madaro in his mission to uplift the vibrant community of East Boston and champion the greater good of Massachusetts! It was a heartwarming gathering filled with passionate neighbors and dedicated business owners, showcasing the strength of our collective spirit. Let’s continue to connect, engage, and make a positive impact together!
First Priority’s Fatima Jawhari, Maria Noriega and Joe Cavanaugh, joined Mike Triant to support the Salesian Boy’s and Girl’s Club 6th Swing FORE Kids Classic at the Winthrop Golf Club this past Monday. It’s great to see our communities rally for such amazing programs such as Boys and Girls Club. Make sure to look out for their next event!
FPCU was thrilled to participate in the East Boston Social Center’s Piers Park Picnic!
We were lucky for beautiful weather so we could meet so many people from East Boston and surrounding communities – between free yoga classes and bingo, the fun was endless! Thank you for hosting East Boston Social Center!
Having the opportunity to connect with such visionary leaders from Veronica Robles Cultural Center (VROCC) has truly inspired our team! Veronica and Karina’s passion for community enrichment and their unwavering commitment to fostering growth within East Boston and the surrounding neighborhoods are nothing short of remarkable. As we brainstormed potential initiatives, it became clear that we share a common goal: to uplift our community and create lasting positive change.
Our entire FPCU team and Board of Directors had an amazing opportunity to get to know some of our valued Members, referrals and business partners this past Wednesday at The Marina at The Wharf.
It was a memorable occasion that bring so many wonderful people together over drinks and food while we engaged in great conversations.
We are grateful to all who attended, it was definitely a night to remember!
We are so thankful to partner with NeighborHealth‘s East Boston Farmer’s Market for another year! So wonderful to see so many great local vendors participating each week.
Make sure to stop by our table on August 7th!
Thank you to Boston Main Street Foundation for hosting another spectacular Taste of Eastie on July 23, 2024 at The Tall Ship! Such great food from amazing local restaurateurs and even better company! Looking forward to next year already!
EAST BOSTON FARMER’S MARKET RAFFLE WINNER!
Angela E. was the lucky East Boston Farmer’s Market raffle winner! She won a pair of Apple Airpod Pros!
Make sure to visit First Priority Credit Union’s table tomorrow, July 24th, 2024 at the Farmer’s Market in Maverick Square! We will be there 3:00p-6:30p!
Steve Borgerson, FPCU’s VP of Lending was happy to be a part of the Revere Chamber of Commerce round table discussion on Real Estate this morning, sharing “the discussions were far reaching and very educational, it was all in all a great event”.
Pictured left to right: Attorney Niles Welch, St. Jeans Credit Unions John Kingston, Moderator Don Martelli, Real Estate Broker Peggy Prat, the Director of the Revere Chamber of Commerce Erica Porzio, Steve Borgerson VP of Lending of FPCU, a local Revere developer, Revere City Counselor Angela Guarino-Sawaya, Attorney Francisco Rosa, and realtor Anash Girma.
Despite the heat, it was so amazing to see so many familiar faces at the East Boston Farmer’s Market this past July 17th, 2024! It is so refreshing to connect with the community as well as the amazing vendors – thanks again Neighborhealth for putting together such a great event!
“Cultivating nature’s bounty and our relationships”
“A Trip to Eastie Farms proved to be exactly what Steve and Sanjana needed on a hot summers day “
FPCU was happy to come bearing snacks to nourish the hardworking team, just as they help nourish our communities!
Pictured: Jenny and Kannan from Eastie Farms, Sanjana, AVP – Retail Operations and Steve, VP – Lending
” The Go-To Place in East Boston”
“First Priority Credit Union’s Vice President and Lending Manager, Steve Borgerson (third from the left) is seen here presenting First Time Home Buyer Safi S. (second from the left) with a check for $30,806 which was used for down payment and closing cost assistance for the purchase of his new condo in Winthrop. First Priority Credit Union was able to secure the down payment assistance grant through the Credit Union’s Partnership with the Federal Home Loan Bank of Boston. The FHLBB’s Equity Builder Program provides grant funds to assist qualified First Time Home Buyers with the purchase of a primary residence. Safi was the second credit union member that they able to secure grant funds for. Said Mr. Borgerson “with affordable housing being such a challenge for the average person the credit union was happy to participate in the Equity Builder Program and make home ownership possible for two of our members”. Also seen in the picture is Brian Spehar, Sr. Underwriter at FPCU (first from the left) and attorney Joseph Cattoggio (forth from the left), who facilitated the sale of the property.”
Credit: East Boston Times
Congratulations to our loyal Member’s who won June’s raffle! Theresa Davis won the BBQ grill and Legend X. Pierre won the TV!
Congratulations to Sadeeq & Paloma for purchasing their first home! 
It was especially exciting for First Priority Credit Union because as it was our first closing using an FHA loan!
From left to right: Sedeeq F., the buyer, Steven Borgerson, Lending Manager at FPCU, Paloma R., co-buyer, and Attorney Joseph Cattoggio.
Wonderful to see the community come together to ensure each child has the opportunity to participate in their Summer Camp and Club Programs!
Zack’s ice cream was COOL enough to serve our staff and Member’s with free ice cream and treats yesterday! Make sure to check out our page for more upcoming events for our friends and communities!
FPCU is proud to support NeighborHealth (formally East Boston Neighborhood Health) and was grateful to attend their 2024 Art of Healthcare event at @mfaboston!
NeighborHealth is committed to serving our Boston and surrounding communities to ensure the well being of all – a commitment that FPCU aligns with!
Special thank you to Maria Valentini-Brito, pictured below with our President/CEO, Anthony Paciulli.
WINNERS!
The lucky winners of our East Boston 100th Anniversary Raffle were Ed Coglin and Michael Palsonetti! June we will be raffling off a grill and Smart TV! Make sure to stop by a branch for your chance to win!
Congratulations to Gustavo, our Boston branch winner of a 65” HD smart TV! He’s pictured with First Priority Credit Union‘s Maria Noriega. Gustavo generously brought our branch a cake to say thank you!!
Don’t miss your chance to enter our raffle. In celebration of our 100th anniversary we’ll be raffling off prizes at our locations every month throughout July 2024!
Our East Boston winner was Craig R. who was thrilled to receive his FREE TV as well, pictured with our East Boston Branch Manager, Fatima Jawhari.
As we continue to celebrate FPCU’s 100th anniversary we were happy to announce the March raffle winner – Ron Vitale! Stop by to enter!
HAPPY 100th BIRTHDAY FIRST PRIORITY CREDIT UNION!
We are celebrating our 100th anniversary by celebrating you! Stop by one of our branches to enter for your chance to win one of our amazing prizes.
You could win a BBQ grill, 65” HD smart TV, Apple AirPods, Apple Watches and more! Our prizes will vary month to month all the way into the summer. This month we’ll be raffling off an Apple Watch! Winners will be notified at the end of March.
Don’t miss your chance to enter!
Happy New Year to all! First Priority Credit Union is happy to announce our winners of our children’s bike raffle: Tayla Puopolo and Lorraine Gwynn! FPCU looks forward to a happy and healthy 2024 for each one of you!
FPCU’s Meet Santa Event! – December 9, 2023
Meet Santa was a HUGE success!
Thank you to all who stopped by on Saturday, December 9th to Meet Santa!
FPCU invited anyone interested in partaking in our scrumptious Holiday themed Hot Cocoa Bar and the opportunity to meet with Santa and to have your photos taken by professional photographer, Tayla Puopolo of Tayla Jane Marketing Co.! Santa made sure to spread the Holiday Cheer by gifting every child of all ages a present!
Don’t forget you can still enter our Kids Bike Raffle until December 22nd, when we will announce the winner just in time for Christmas! You can enter at our East Boston or Boston GMF location!
We wish you and yours a Happy Holiday Season and Happy New Year!
East Boston Farmer’s Market – August 9, 2023
Donation to East Boston Pop Warner, July 2023
Holiday Helpers – December 2022
FPCU’s generous team was excited to deliver a pair of PJs and book for each child receiving support from Crossroads/St. Mary’s Center for Women and Children in East Boston just in time for their annual holiday party!
Back-to-School Block Party – September 10, 2022
Salesian’s Boys and Girls Club – Summer Fundraiser, June 16, 2022
