COMMUNITY COMMITMENT

We’re committed to serving the places we call home.

First Fed has been rooted in Western Washington communities since 1923, but our commitment goes beyond banking. It’s about showing up, giving back, and strengthening the neighborhoods where we live and work.
Crab Fest Volunteers
Topo Swoop
Sequim Food Bank Donation 2026

Investing in Community Well-Being

We support the vitality and quality of life in our region through:
Donations & Sponsorships: Financial support through First Fed and the First Fed Foundation to local non-profits and community events. 
Grants & Partnerships: The Foundation awards grants twice a year to organizations making measurable impact in our communities.
Volunteer Engagement: Team members are encouraged to serve with local organizations, contributing thousands of volunteer hours each year.

Giving Snapshots

$10M+

donated to local nonprofits, sponsorships, and community causes over the past decade.

 

25,000+ hrs

volunteered across hundreds of organizations over the last five years.

 

 

 

Community Superstars

Serving Beyond the Branch

First Fed team members are encouraged and supported with paid volunteer time each year, empowering them to give back to causes they care about across the communities we serve.

food banks and housing organizations to arts programs and youth mentorship, our team contributes thousands of service hours annually — strengthening the places we call home.

 

Club 100

We proudly recognize team members who contribute 100 or more volunteer hours in a year through our Club 100 program. Their dedication reflects our belief that community involvement isn’t optional — it’s essential.

Club 100 2025

 

Back row: Jason Robinson, Sara Myers, Curt Queyrouze, Kyle Henderson, Jennifer Chaussee, Lori Larson Front row: Stephanie Whitehead, Robin Bookter, Jodi Alexander, Kaitlyn Fudally, Kelisha Solaita, Marlo Desser, Phyllis Nomura, Donya Alward Not pictured: Candice Cotterill, Jorge Alvarez, Emily Patterson, Allison Mahaney

 

Team Member Spotlight

Robin’s commitment to community service exemplifies how our team lives out First Fed’s Community First values every day.

 

Stories of Community Impact

We’re proud to partner with nonprofits and community organizations working to expand opportunity, strengthen neighborhoods, and support those who need it most. Explore recent spotlights to learn more about the organizations making a lasting impact.

 

See Community Spotlights

 

 

 

First Fed Foundation

Established in 2015, the First Fed Foundation exists to extend our impact through strategic grantmaking and community investment. The Foundation supports programs and organizations that strengthen financial well-being, expand economic opportunity, and build community resilience.

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Community Reinvestment & Transparency

As part of our ongoing commitment, First Fed maintains a Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) public file that details our efforts in affordable housing, community development lending, financial education, and more.

First Fed is committed to supporting the communities we serve. We strive to live this value daily.  This commitment to the community means that we take our life-long relationships within the communities we serve very seriously.

We continue to serve the varied needs of our communities by contributing time, talent, services, and charitable donations.  Whether it is providing credit for affordable housing or other community development lending, providing financial literacy education, or supporting local charitable causes, we believe it is our duty and privilege to give back to the individuals, families, businesses, and communities First Fed serves. 

First Fed encourages staff to volunteer and serve others whenever possible.  Over the years, our employees have donated countless hours serving local organizations, schools, churches, non-profits and more.

Under the Community Reinvestment Act (CRA), First Fed maintains and, upon request, makes available for public inspection, a complete copy of its CRA Public File, current as of April 1 of the current year.  For your convenience, we have made our CRA Public File available online below.

If you would like to review the hard copy of this file, please visit our Administration Office at 108 W. Eighth Street, Port Angeles,  WA 98362 or contact the Community Reinvestment Officer at the address at the bottom of the page.  Each of our branches will provide more limited sections of our CRA Public File upon request and provide the full CRA Public File within five calendar days of your request.  Please note, First Fed may charge a reasonable fee not to exceed copying and mailing expenses for a hard copy of the public file. 

CRA Public File Documents

Assessment Area Documents

If you would like to receive a hard copy of the CRA Public File or have comments or questions about First Fed’s CRA performance, please send a written request to:

Lisa Priest-Hill
SVP Director of Risk & Compliance
First Fed Bank
PO Box 351
Port Angles, WA  98362
[email protected]

 

Support Through Sponsorships & Donations

We welcome requests from charitable organizations, nonprofits, and community partners aligned with our focus areas, including:

Affordable housing

Community development

Financial education

Economic inclusion

Fill out our request form to start a conversation and explore opportunities: