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Commercial Lending to Preserve History


Take a sneak peek at how Freedom First's financing of the redevelopment of Fire Station #1 in Downtown Roanoke City is preserving a piece of our region's rich history.
Established in 1956, we have a mission of Helping People Prosper — Helping Communities Thrive. Learn more about what it means to Bank for Good.
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November 18, 2021
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Who Are We?
Freedom First is a not-for-profit credit union with assets of over $800M located in the Roanoke & New River Valleys and serving Southwest and Central Virginia. Our mission is Helping People Prosper - Helping Communities Thrive. The 2018-19 Impact Report tells our story.

When you bank with Freedom First, we reinvest profits directly back into your community. Plus, your deposits are insured up to $250,000 by the NCUA and backed by the full faith and credit of the United States, just like a bank.
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