Press releases

Eagles Legend Brandon Graham is Back in the Game - Partnering with Firstrust Bank to Give Local Businesses the Edge

August 22, 2025

Graham will be featured in Firstrust’s new “Edge” campaign, playing on his reputation as one of the NFL’s most-feared edge rushers.

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Firstrust Executive Chairman and Owner Richard J. Green to Receive Prestigious Ellis Island Medal of Honor

May 13, 2025

Firstrust Bank Executive Chairman and Owner Richard J. Green has been named a recipient of a 2025 Ellis Island Medal of Honor, presented by the Ellis Island Honor Society.  

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Firstrust Bank Partners with Autobooks to Empower Small Businesses with Seamless Digital Invoicing and Payment Solutions

April 1, 2025

The partnership with the leading fintech for small business banking will simplify and enhance solutions for Firstrust Bank customers.

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Oliver Heating & Cooling Gets Boost From Firstrust Bank, Philadelphia Eagles’ Brotherly Shove Business Spotlight

November 13, 2024

Oliver, a heating and cooling servicer based in Morton, Pa, awarded a comprehensive promotional package to support growth and brand awareness.

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Firstrust Bank Leads $1 Billion Banking Facility for College Ave

September 16, 2024

Firstrust Bank is excited to announce their role as the lead bank for College Ave, arranging a $1 billion banking facility to support the continued growth of their student loan program.

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Firstrust Bank Partners with African-American Chamber of Commerce to Expand Resources for Black Businesses

September 4, 2024

Firstrust Bank partners with the African-American Chamber of Commerce of PA, NJ & DE to expand financial resources for black businesses. The partnership aims to address growth and sustainability challenges faced by local entrepreneurs.

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Green Family Foundation and Firstrust Bank Award $360,000 to 18 High School Seniors

May 30, 2024

18 students from the Greater Philadelphia region honored with four-year $20,000 Scholarships at the 55th annual Samuel A. Green Scholarship program ceremony.

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Firstrust Bank Expands Q2 Partnership to Strengthen Customer Engagement and Deposit Growth

February 13, 2024

Firstrust Bank uses Q2 ClickSWITCH to provide customers with a seamless digital account opening experience.

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The Green Family Foundation and Firstrust Bank Call For Submissions For Annual College Scholarship Program

November 27, 2023

55th Annual Samuel A. Green Scholarship Program will Award $360,000 in Multi-Year Academic Scholarships to College-Bound Students in the Greater Philadelphia and Lehigh Valley Regions.

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Eagles Pride In Every Purchase: Firstrust Bank Launches New Kelly Green Debit Card

October 10, 2023

The Official Bank of the Philadelphia Eagles is offering an exclusive Kelly Green card for Eagles FirstPay Checking Customers ahead of game debut of Kelly Green uniforms.

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Firstrust Bank Announces 2023 Summer Promotion Supporting Variety – The Children’s Charity

June 21, 2023

Firstrust pledges $25 for all new CDs opened to support summer camp for children with disabilities.

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Green Family Foundation And Firstrust Bank Award $365,000 To High School Seniors At 54th Annual Samuel A. Green Scholarship Program Ceremony

May 18, 2023

Twenty-four college-bound students from across the Greater Philadelphia and Lehigh Valley region honored.

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Strength in Stability: Firstrust Bank's Assurance Amid Banking Uncertainties

May 5, 2023

We want to take a moment to reinforce that Firstrust Bank remains well capitalized, with strong operating results, strong loan loss reserves, and ample sources of liquidity.

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Philadelphia Eagles and Firstrust Bank Announce Finalists in Student Business Pitch Competition

April 20, 2023

Seven teams of students from high schools in the Greater Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey regions competed in a business pitch challenge hosted by the Philadelphia Eagles and Firstrust Bank.

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Firstrust Bank: Upholding Financial Security and Trust in Volatile Markets

March 13, 2023

We want to take a moment to reinforce that Firstrust Bank remains well capitalized, with strong operating results, strong loan loss reserves, and ample sources of liquidity.

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Firstrust Bank Celebrates Opening of Reimagined Corporate Headquarters

January 20, 2023

Firstrust Bank re-opened its fully-renovated corporate headquarters, marking a major investment for the enterprise’s workforce, future growth and the local economy. 

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Firstrust Announces Timothy J. Abell Will Become CEO; Richard J. Green to Serve as Executive Chairman

September 8, 2022

This change, effective January 1, 2023, is part of a planned transition, ensuring the bank's growth and continuity.

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Firstrust Bank Announces Summer Promotion Benefitting Longstanding Partner Variety – The Children’s Charity

June 21, 2022

Firstrust pledges $100 for every new checking account opened to support summer camp for children with disabilities.

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The Green Family Foundation And Firstrust Bank’s 53rd Annual Samuel A. Green Awards Grant $180,000 In College Scholarships

May 25, 2022

Twenty-nine college-bound students from across the Greater Philadelphia and Lehigh Valley Region honored.

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Firstrust Bank Subsidiaries Apex Mortgage, Firstlease Merge To Become Apex Commercial Capital

April 11, 2022

Apex Commercial Capital Corp. will focus on providing commercial mortgage lending and equipment financing to small businesses.

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The Green Family Foundation And Firstrust Bank’s 52nd Annual Samuel A. Green Awards Grant $140,000 In College Scholarships

May 19, 2021

Thirty college-bound students from across the Greater Philadelphia and Lehigh Valley Region honored.

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Philadelphia Eagles & Firstrust Bank To Launch New In-School Digital Learning Platform Focused On Entrepreneurship

April 22, 2021

Firstrust Bank-Philadelphia Eagles Entrepreneurs Game Plan powered by EVERFI will be implemented in 30 high schools acrossthe Greater Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey regions beginning in September 2021.

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Six Philadelphia-Area Black-Owned Small Businesses Win $2,500 Grants from 76ers and Firstrust Bank Small Business Spotlight Program

April 5, 2021

Firstrust is thrilled to be able to provide grants to these tremendous Black-owned small businesses to help them continue to grow and serve the community.

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Remembering Daniel B. Green

August 26, 2020

Dan served as our President and CEO from 1970 until 1995 and as Chairman of the Board from 1979 until 2015, completing 65 years of service at Firstrust and as Chairman Emeritus until this week for a total of 70 years of faithful and professional service to our customers. 

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Philly's Hometown Bank Soars: Firstrust Bank Becomes the Official Bank of the Philadelphia Eagles

July 23, 2020

An exciting new partnership takes flight as the Philadelphia Eagles announce that Firstrust Bank will become the Official Bank of the Philadelphia Eagles.

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