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Field of Membership Expansion

First Heritage is excited to announce the expansion of our field of membership into eight additional counties throughout New York and Pennsylvania.

 Field of Membership Expands Across 11 Counties

CORNING, NY – First Heritage Federal Credit Union, headquartered in Corning, NY, has expanded its field of membership into eight additional counties throughout New York and Pennsylvania. The field of membership will enable First Heritage to be present in a total of eleven counties.

Membership opportunities are available to anyone who lives, works, or worships in the following counties:

  • Allegany, NY
  • Bradford, PA
  • Chemung, NY
  • Lycoming, PA
  • Livingston, NY
  • Potter, PA
  • Schuyler, NY
  • Tioga, PA
  • Steuben, NY
 
  • Tioga, NY


  • Yates, NY



Tom Pisano, First Heritage President & CEO, shared, “We are a community partner that just happens to offer financial services.  This expansion is an opportunity for First Heritage to help more organizations, businesses, individuals and families who reside in these communities.”     

First Heritage provides a robust member-centric digital banking experience, which includes 24/7 access for all of your banking needs, loan and membership applications, in addition to online appointment scheduling with the option to meet virtually or in-person with a First Heritage team member.

First Heritage Board of Directors Chairman Robert J. Blair said, “Our board and executive management team are thrilled about the expansion into eight new counties. We will continue to focus on the success and growth of the credit union and building meaningful and beneficial member relationships.”

First Heritage is the 28th largest credit union headquartered in New York State and was recently recognized as the best Credit Union of the Twin Tiers.  For over 68 years they have focused on providing products and services, both digitally and in-branch, that improve the financial well-being of its members.  Over the last five years, the credit union has experienced tremendous growth in assets by 43%, deposits by 46%, and loans by 45%.

About First Heritage Federal Credit Union

Founded in 1954, First Heritage Federal Credit Union is a community-chartered credit union that serves more than 44,000 members in eleven counties across New York and Pennsylvania with its products and services that are continuously improved and expanded. First Heritage strengthens the communities it serves by making monetary donations to local charities and volunteering countless hours with several area non-profit organizations.