Community Involvement

First Tech is a part of the community and it is a part of us. We are committed to being a part of our member’s lives both financially and personally. One way we do that is by supporting events, activities and organizations right in our own backyard, where our members live and work.

First Tech has a rich history of supporting organizations that assist children and families such as, but certainly not limited to: Doernbecher Children’s Hospital, Sacred Heart Hospital, Seattle Children’s Hospital, the March of Dimes, the Oregon Food Bank, the Salem-Keizer Education Foundation, and the American Cancer Society. Our employees and members also give generously to our quarterly blood drives with the Red Cross. First Tech supports these organizations through sponsorships and corporate contributions.

If you would like First Tech to consider a sponsorship with your organization, please fill out and submit this sponsorship request form.
If you would like First Tech to consider making a corporate contribution to your organization, please fill out and submit this corporate contributions request form.

We hope to see you at some of these community events in your region soon!

Seattle Region

05.17.08

Washington Lacrosse Championships
The mission of US Lacrosse is to ensure a unified and responsive organization that develops and promotes the sport by providing services to its members and programs to inspire participation, while preserving the integrity of the game. First Tech is proud to return as a sponsor of the boys and girls championships and LaxFest. For more information, please visit http://www.uslax-wa.org/.

Portland Region

Year Round

AeA
For years, First Tech has been a supporter of the AeA (formerly the American Electronics Association). Founded in 1943, the AeA is a nationwide non-profit trade association that represents all segments of the technology industry and is dedicated solely to helping its members’. The AeA partners with small, medium, and large member companies by lobbying governments at the state, federal, and international levels; providing access to capital and business opportunities; and offering select business services and networking programs. If you’d like to know more about joining the AeA, visit www.aeanet.org/.

Year Round

Morrison Child and Family Services: Cooking for Kids 2008 Series
Morrison Child and Family Services provides a comprehensive range of mental health, substance abuse, juvenile justice, and prevention services for children who struggle with physical and sexual abuse, neglect, exposure to drugs and alcohol, learning disabilities, depression, and serious emotional trauma. Cooking for Kids benefits Morrison and is a series of unique culinary experiences hosted by some of the finest local chefs and vintners. Guests enjoy an evening of cooking demonstrations, presentations from local wineries, a complete dinner, recipes to take home, and the company of culinary experts and other food and wine enthusiasts. To learn more, visit http://www.morrisoncenter.org.

Quarterly

First Tech Blood Drive
First Tech holds quarterly blood drives in partnership with the American Red Cross. Employees and members alike are invited to make a blood donation. Visit http://www.redcross.org to learn more about the American Red Cross.

04.17.08

2008 Oregon InnoTech Conference
This two-day conference and expo is being held at the Oregon Convention Center. The event was created specifically for the education and interaction of business and technology professionals. InnoTech is a great opportunity to meet leaders driving the technology industry in the region. For complete information, visit www.innotechoregon.com.

04.18.08

Celebrate Success 2008
Organized by Dress for Success Oregon, this event supports low-income women for the next year, providing them with professional wardrobes for interviews and work. Some clients will be modeling new fashions from locally owned retail stores.

Location: Oregon Convention Center, downtown Portland Additional Information: http://www.dressforsuccess.org.

04.26.08

March of Dimes March for Babies
First Tech has a very close relationship with March of Dimes. Our internal Charity Committee works year round to raise money for the organization. March of Dimes works to help save premature babies. March for Babies is the organization’s largest fundraiser in which millions of people from all over the country gather donations from sponsors and then take part in the 10K walk. The Portland region walk begins at Rose Quarter Commons. For more information, visit: http://www.walkamerica.org.

06.14.08

Tualatin Hills Park Foundation: Hike ‘n’ Bike for the Future
Hike 'n' Bike is a fundraiser for the Tualatin Hills Park Foundation and its Family Assistance Program. Anyone in the Tualatin Hills areas is invited to bike or hike the trails and help raise money for the foundation. Routes include the scenic Tualatin Hills Nature Park and THPRD trails. To learn more, visit http://www.thprd.org.

06.21.08-
06.22.08

Relay for Life- Hillsboro
First Tech is honored to be a part of the Relay for Life walk in the Hillsboro area. This year’s relays will be held at Hillsboro Stadium. Relay for Life is a fundraiser for the American Cancer Society, as well as a time to remember cancer victims and celebrate survivors. For more on Relay for Life, check out http://www.relayforlife.org.

06.28.08-
06.29.08

22nd Annual Doernbecher Softball Tournament
Doernbecher Children’s Hospital is an organization that First Tech holds dear. Through our partnership in Credit Unions for Kids, First Tech holds various fundraisers each year to benefit the hospital. By sponsoring the Doernbecher Softball Tournament at the Tualatin Hills Park & Recreation Softball Fields, we found just one more way to help out the hospital that’s changing kids’ lives right here in Oregon.

07.03.08-
07.06.08

2008 Waterfront Blues Festival
The Blues Festival is one of the most popular summer time events in Portland. All proceeds benefit the Oregon Food Bank. This cultural event combines some of the greatest blues musicians in the world and delicious local foods in four days of fun. First Tech has been a long time sponsor of this family event and we hope to see everyone at Tom McCall Waterfront Park! For complete information about the festival, visit http://www.waterfrontbluesfest.com.

Salem Region

Year Round

Salem-Keizer Education Foundation (SKEF)
SKEF is the driving force behind Oregon’s second largest school district. This foundation is a catalyst for the enhancement of the education of Salem-Keizer public school students by providing resources for creative and innovative programs while educating and mobilizing the community. First Tech is excited to support SKEF’s premier event, the Awesome 3000, by returning as the event’s title sponsor! Also in 2008, First Tech is joining SKEF as its Literacy Partner and throughout the year, we’ll be collaborating on new ideas to benefit Salem-Keizer Schools.

04.26.08

March of Dimes March for Babies
First Tech has a very close relationship with March of Dimes. Our internal Charity Committee works year round to raise money for the organization. March of Dimes works to help save premature babies. March for Babies is the organization’s largest fundraiser in which millions of people from all over the country gather donations from sponsors and then take part in the 10K walk. The Salem region walk begins at Bush Park in the Soap Box Derby area. For more information, visit: http://www.walkamerica.org.

05.03.08

Awesome 3000- Presented by First Tech Credit Union
This is the 26th anniversary of Awesome 3000! It’s a hugely popular event in the Salem community and First Tech is proud to return as the title sponsor! Students from Salem-Keizer schools participate in a day of physical activity while being cheered on by their families and teachers at McCullough Stadium. The Salem-Keizer Education Foundation divides the money raised into grants for teachers to help them implement a variety of educational strategies. To learn more about Awesome 3000 visit http://www.skeducationfoundation.org.

06.13.08

Relay for Life
First Tech is honored to be a part of the Marion County Relay for Life. This year’s relay will be held at Chemeketa Community College. Relay for Life is a fundraiser for the American Cancer Society, as well as a time to remember cancer victims and celebrate survivors. For more on Relay for Life, check out http://www.relayforlife.org.

06.28.08-
06.29.08

Books Across Borders Community Book Sale
Books Across Borders is a community book sale held annually at the World Beat Festival. The World Beat Festival is a Salem tradition taking place at Riverfront Park. The community book sale is a family literacy event which is planned, promoted, and run by teens. Proceeds will be used to establish a multicultural education grant. To learn more about the festival, check out http://www.worldbeatfestival.org.

Lane County

05.01.08

Treeplanting Festival Talent Show
A sell-out crowd and the most entertaining talents in Oakridge make this event one of the community’s premier events. Organized by volunteers from our Warrior Branch, First Tech has been sponsoring the talent show at Oakridge High School for 26 years! Proceeds go toward a scholarship for a deserving graduate.