Service Credit Union joins Folds of Honor New England as founding partner

Service Credit Union has become the third founding partner of Folds of Honor New England, backing annual scholarships for first responder families across the region. The move expands scholarship support for spouses and children tied to law enforcement and public safety communities in New England.

Why it matters: - The partnership adds new scholarship funding for first responder families across New England. - Folds of Honor New England says the commitment will help expand the number of available scholarships and widen its regional impact. - The agreement deepens support for families connected to law enforcement, fire, police, and state trooper organizations.

What happened: - Service Credit Union became the third founding partner of Folds of Honor New England, alongside Dane Street and AON. - The partnership was announced July 28, 2026, in Boston. - Service Credit Union will fund annual Folds of Honor scholarships dedicated to first responder families across New England. - The scholarships will honor members of PFFNH, PFFM, MASSCOP, SPAM and NHSTA. - Robbie Zalzneck, chapter director of Folds of Honor New England, called the partnership a major moment for the chapter.

The details: - Service Credit Union was founded in 1957 and is New Hampshire's largest credit union. - The credit union serves more than 350,000 members across New England, U.S. military installations overseas and around the world. - Service Credit Union has branches across New England and on U.S. military installations overseas. - The credit union says its mission is to improve the financial well-being of military personnel, veterans, first responders and their families. - Jaime Yates, AVP of Community Development at Service Credit Union, said the partnership turns the credit union's commitment into direct action. - Since 2007, Folds of Honor has provided educational scholarships to spouses and children of fallen or disabled military service members. - Since 2022, Folds of Honor has extended scholarship support to families of first responders. - For the 2025/2026 academic year, 14 scholarships were awarded to New England first responder families. - Each scholarship can support a qualified recipient pursuing any level of education or a skilled-trade pathway.

Between the lines: - The partnership gives Folds of Honor New England a larger funding base just as the chapter continues to build after its May 2024 launch. - Service Credit Union's focus on public safety unions fits a broader strategy of community-based financial and philanthropic support. - The scholarship program targets both traditional education and trade pathways, which broadens the pool of eligible recipients and the practical value of the awards.

What's next: - Folds of Honor New England plans to expand the number of scholarships available with the new funding. - The chapter will continue directing support to first responder families across the region. - Service Credit Union says its commitment will continue through annual scholarship funding tied to the partnership. - More information is available at Service Credit Union and Folds of Honor New England.