To protect you and your family from fraud, NEVER give out your account information even if the text message, email or phone number appears to be from a trusted source or they say they are contacting you from our credit union.

MCCFCU will NEVER contact you to ask for your account number, PIN, online or mobile banking passwords, card numbers, or social security number.

If you are uncertain who you are communicating with, STOP and contact our credit union directly.

May 13, 2026

Mercer County Community Federal Credit Union (MCCFCU) celebrated 69 years of dedicated service to its members at its Annual Meeting held on April 18, 2026. Sandi Carangi, CEO of MCCFCU, stated that financial empowerment for members was the focus of the credit union over the past year. Numerous financial seminars were held, student accounts were introduced, and online financial literacy webinars were offered.

Ms. Carangi noted that she is especially proud of the contributions made during CU Kind Month, an annual initiative dedicated to spreading kindness throughout the community. “This past year, our members, employees, board members, and supervisory members volunteered and donated hundreds of hours to local organizations,” said Carangi. “We then matched this goodwill by donating $2,100 to 21 charitable organizations.” The credit union also received national recognition from America’s Credit Unions for this initiative.

The highlight of the Annual Meeting was the Scholarship Awards presented to six local high school seniors. The following students each received $1,000 scholarships:

Honorable mention awards in the amount of $100 were also given to nineteen additional students:

MCCFCU is proud to support continuing education for youth in the community. Since 2000, over $134,000 has been awarded to 265 students pursuing an academic, professional, or vocational post-high school education. MCCFCU congratulates all the award winners!

May 1, 2026

Last week, we joined other local businesses in presenting our credit union at the Mercer County Business & Industry Career Fair. We talked to hundreds of students about career opportunities and the benefits of joining a credit union.

Thank you, West Central Job Partnership, for organizing such a great event. We’re proud to be part of this investment in the next generation.

March 30, 2026

_{^{Back Row:  Jake Rickert (Junior Achievement Board Member & Penn-Northwest Development Corporation, Associate Executive Director) and Brad Mantzell (Junior Achievement Board Member). Front Row: Ligaya Kurelko (Penn-Northwest Development Corporation, Director of Workforce Development), Tammy Calderwood (MCCFCU, Marketing & Business Development Manager), Tessica Campbell (MCCFCU, Assistant Teller Supervisor), Sandi Carangi (Junior Achievement Board Member & MCCFCU, CEO), Abby Postlewaite (MCCFCU, Marketing Coordinator), Elaine Patton (Junior Achievement Board Member & MCCFCU, VP HR & Operations)}}

On March 3^rd, Mercer County Community Federal Credit Union (MCCFCU) staff had the opportunity to volunteer at Junior Achievement (JA) of Western PA’s experiential learning lab JA BizTown®. JA Board of Directors members and MCCFCU employees, Sandi Carangi and Elaine Patton, were joined by fellow JA board members Brad Mantzell and Jake Rickert. Additional volunteers included Abby Postlewaite, Tammy Calderwood, and Tessica Campbell of MCCFCU, as well as Ligaya Kurelko of Penn-Northwest Development Corporation.

Designed for fourth through sixth-grade students, the JA program begins with an in-class curriculum that encompasses financial literacy, work readiness, and entrepreneurship. After completing the coursework, students are invited to spend a full day at JA BizTown®, located in South Fayette Township, PA.

JA BizTown® is a fully interactive mock town that simulates the daily operations of a thriving community. Students assume professional roles within their businesses, designed to expose them to real-world scenarios through hands-on experience. Some activities include holding company meetings, processing payroll, setting up a storefront, and doing business at a credit union, all while working to repay a startup business loan.

“JA BizTown is a wonderful experience designed to foster financial literacy and entrepreneurship,” said Sandi Carangi, CEO of MCCFCU and JA board member. “I’ve seen students leave the simulation with more confidence than they came in with after discovering a new role they enjoy. We are honored to be a part of this unique program.”

More than 50 students from West Hill and CM Musser Elementary Schools in Sharon, PA, participated in the simulation. Later in March, 150 students from Ionta Elementary in Hermitage, PA, will travel to BizTown® to experience their own version of the mock town. Earlier this year, MCCFCU donated $1,000 to Junior Achievement of Western PA, which the credit union received through Visa’s Community Investment Program. This contribution supports JA’s financial literacy initiatives and helps expand educational opportunities for students throughout the community.

March 16, 2026

This week is National Consumer Protection Week (NCPW). NCPW is a time to talk about fraud, scams, and consumer rights. Help spread the word and join us and the Federal Trade Commission in conversation about how to avoid, report, and recover from fraud.

As a reminder, MCCFCU will never text or call you to ask for personal information. If you are unsure of the legitimacy of a phone call, hang up and call our office to report this activity.

If you have been a victim of identity theft, visit https://www.identitytheft.gov/ to make a report and get a recovery plan.

March 2, 2026