First Commonwealth Plans Week of Activities as Part of America Saves Week
April 4, 2025, INDIANA, PA ― First Commonwealth Bank has a week of activities planned from April 7-11 throughout its footprint in Pennsylvania and Ohio as part of America Saves Week, an annual national campaign that encourages and empowers individuals, families, employers, and communities to review their finances.
The 2025 “Saving for Your Past, Present, and Future” campaign focuses on several important topics that make up one’s financial landscape with a realistic economic approach, including saving for emergencies and unexpected expenses, leveraging automatic savings, retirement, and reducing debt. Additionally, more niche topics such as talking to families about money, understanding employer's financial wellbeing benefits, and the mental and emotional effects of financial stress.
“With so many Americans still feeling the impact of inflation, rising costs, and interest rates, this national conversation is timely and needed,” said Anna Frank, First Commonwealth Financial Education Coordinator. “We look forward to supporting our community in gaining better savings habits and getting key strategies that improve the financial lives of our neighbors and their businesses.”
Last year, approximately 4,600 organizations reached more than 3.9 million Americans during America Saves Week, supporting their individual commitments to save more successfully. Participating banks and credit unions reported that savers deposited more $353 million as a direct result of their America Saves Week efforts.
Throughout America Saves Week, First Commonwealth will host the following financial education events:
Monday, April 7
• 9 a.m.―Area High School seniors from River Valley, West Shamokin Apollo Ridge, and United school districts will visit First Commonwealth Bank (654 Philadelphia Street) and other Indiana businesses to practice skills that they will need to be successful employees.
• 2 p.m.―Elk County Housing Authority virtual financial education session. Register online at: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_PReOdED1SAupgdol6F3yDw.
Tuesday, April 8
• 9 a.m.―Area high school seniors from Homer Center school district will visit First Commonwealth Bank and other Indiana businesses to practice skills that they will need to be successful employees will visit First Commonwealth Bank (654 Philadelphia Street) and other Indiana businesses to practice skills that they will need to be successful employees.
• First Commonwealth employees will read books about saving at eight Westmoreland Community Action Head Start locations:
• 9:30 a.m. ― 842 State Road 31 Ruffs Dale, PA; 11600 Parkway Drive, North Huntingdon; 331 Weldon St Latrobe PA; 1049 5th Ave New Kensington PA; 1000 Lowey Ave Jeannette PA, 15634; 301 E Pittsburgh St., Delmont PA.
• 10:00 a.m. ― 255 3rd Ave., New Kensington, PA; and250 Crest Ave Belle Vernon PA.
Wednesday, April 9
• 11 a.m.―Financial education session at McKinley (Ohio) Senior High School (2323 17th St. NW, Canton).
• 4 p.m.―Virtual financial education session Resident Resources Network. To register, go online at: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_rgN3QDclSRe1NopLw-bskw.
Thursday, April 10
• 10 a.m.― Virtual financial education session Resident Resources Network. To register, go online at: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Gi3E_ffQTEyDCURToTVHmg.
First Commonwealth are also offering free virtual community financial education webinars, titled “Where Do I Find Money To Save.” Days, times and registration information are as follows:
• Monday April 7 at 5:30 p.m. https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_qOPzGiXkQLiqWhYXj3Oe3Q
• Wednesday, April 9 at 12:30 p.m. https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_raz3tLPZQvOiIGJeMRCeSQ
• Friday, April 11 at 8:30 a.m. https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_UG4QkKuNThmyjhB58T6KGg
About First Commonwealth Financial Corporation
First Commonwealth Financial Corporation (NYSE: FCF), headquartered in Indiana, Pennsylvania, is a community bank committed to its mission of improving the financial lives of its neighbors and their businesses. First Commonwealth operates 125 branches throughout Pennsylvania and Ohio and also has business banking centers in Pittsburgh and Harrisburg, Pennsylvania; and Cleveland, Canton, Cincinnati and Columbus, Ohio. First Commonwealth, through subsidiaries First Commonwealth Bank and First Commonwealth Insurance Agency, provides a full range of commercial and retail banking services, including mortgage, wealth management and insurance solutions, along with equipment financing and SBA and indirect lending. For more information about First Commonwealth or to open an account today, please visit www.fcbanking.com.
About America Saves Week
Since 2007 America Saves Week, coordinated by America Saves and its partners, has been an annual celebration as well as a call to action for everyday Americans to commit to saving successfully. Through the support of thousands of participating organizations, together we encourage our local communities to do a financial check in to get a clear view of your money story and saving behaviors. The America Saves pledge is the online tool that allows savers to set a goal, and make a plan to achieve better financial stability.
Media Contact:
Ron Wahl
724-463-6806
RWahl@fcbanking.com