Neighbors Helping Neighbors
Caring for the Communities, We Serve
TEGFCU’s philosophy of neighbors helping neighbors is a part of everything we do. At TEG, being a full-service financial institution goes beyond offering products and services. TEGFCU is committed to improving lives in our community through support and participation in various causes. TEG employees are proud to give back and make a difference. We contribute volunteer hours, donations, and education to those who need it most. When we come together, everyone grows.
Education
Founded by teachers, financial education is our passion. TEGFCU hosts free financial workshops and seminars that are designed to help members and non-members make educated financial decisions and plan for their futures. We truly understand the value of lifelong knowledge and want to help the members of our community reach their goals! These initiatives include partnering with Vision Retirement and hosting numerous webinars and seminars throughout the year and in-person classes through Arlington Continuing Education.
Local Business Affiliations
Chambers of commerce are crucial for fostering economic growth, business development, and a sense of community among local businesses. TEGFCU is proud to be active members in several counties’ Chamber of Commerce, such as Dutchess, Orange, Ulster, & Westchester, which offer many opportunities for community involvement.
Scholarships
AT TEGFCU, we believe in the power of educational opportunities for our young members.
TEGFCU Joyce A. Betros Scholarship
Every year, we award three scholarships to graduating high school students who have demonstrated academic excellence and community service throughout their high school careers. The TEG Joyce A. Betros Scholarship gives students the opportunity to receive a $1,000 scholarship from TEG to help with their college education expenses. Click here to learn more.
Dutchess Community College and Orange Community College Scholarship
Students can apply for the $1000 scholarship through each Community College’s scholarship application process. Refer to your college for application and deadlines.
Marist College Scholarship
Students can apply for the TEG-sponsored $1,000 scholarship through Marist College’s scholarship application process. The scholarship may require applicants to write an essay and meet other criteria. Refer to the college for application and deadlines.
Dutchess BOCES Awards
- Cathy Romano Writing Scholarship
- Career and Technical Training
- 8th Grade Moving Up Ceremony – Outstanding Achievement Award
- Good Citizen Award
- Overcoming Obstacles Award
Dutchess BOCES Student of the Month
Eight Dutchess BOCES students are recognized by the Poughkeepsie-Arlington Rotary Club for their community service, leadership, and concern for others throughout the year. They are presented with a Student of the Month Certificate and a new savings account provided by TEG. TEG generously deposits the first $50 into each account.
Dutchess County Regional Science Fair
TEG awards six Dutchess County Regional Science Fair winners $25 when the winners open a savings account at TEG.
Sponsorships
We greatly value and continue to expand our partnerships with local organizations that share our “neighbors helping neighbors” philosophy. We support local teams, events, and organizations in our communities. Organizations we partner with include:
- Abilities First (Candy for a Cause)
- Adopt a Family
- American Heart Association (Candy for a Cause)
- American Red Cross
- Beacon Police Youth Academy
- Beekman Athletic Club
- Bleu’s K9 Rescue, Inc.
- Children’s Home of Poughkeepsie (Candy for a Cause)
- Community Action
- Community Matters 2, Inc.
- Cory’s Community
- CPCA (Candy for a Cause)
- Dutchess BOCES Education Foundation (Candy for a Cause)
- Dutchess County Sheriff’s Office
- Dutchess Outreach
- Dutchess SPCA (Candy for a Cause)
- Earth Angels Believe Foundation
- Food Bank of the Hudson Valley (Candy for a Cause)
- Girls on the Run HV
- Habitat for Humanity Newburgh & Poughkeepsie (Candy for a Cause)
- Hope for Heroes (Candy for a Cause)
- Hudson Valley Gives
- Hyde Park Little League
- Hyde Park Touch-a-Truck
- Meals on Wheels Greater Newburgh (Candy for a Cause)
- MHA
- Middletown PBA
- Miles of Hope (Candy for a Cause)
- The Alzheimer’s Association – Subzero Heroes (Candy for a Cause)
- Town of Newburgh Little League
- Toys for Tots
- United Way
- Wallkill Police Department
- Wappingers Little League
- Wappingers PBA
Jessica and the TEG team were extremely helpful in finding a home loan that would suit our needs. Not only was she knowledgeable, she also went above and beyond answering questions and emails after hours. We ended up doing a construction to perm loan. This being the first time my husband and I were building, we had so many questions. It was comforting to know that Jessica was able to answer our questions at any time. I would definitely recommend Jessica to anyone searching for a home loan!
This Month’s Candy for a Cause
Neighbors helping neighbors make a difference one candy bar at a time. Stop into your local TEGFCU branch to make a purchase and support a local charity.
