Family First Credit Union Acquires Focus First Credit Union
Expanded Services and Continued Commitment to the Gates/Chili Community
Family First Credit Union recently acquired Focus First Credit Union, a small but respected financial institution serving the Gates/Chili community. The merger was approved by the Focus First membership on December 1, 2025, and took effect on January 1, 2026. As the continuing credit union, Family First’s accounts, services, and member experience will remain unchanged, with the Focus First membership becoming part of the larger Family First community that has been serving the Rochester area for nearly 60 years.
Through this merger, Focus First members will gain access to Family First’s full suite of financial products and services, including enhanced digital banking, expanded lending solutions, mortgages, and more, while continuing to receive the personalized service from the same friendly faces they’ve come to know and trust. All Focus First employees have officially joined the Family First team, ensuring service continuity while preserving the strong relationships they've built within the community.
The Focus First office will remain open and fully operational throughout the transition to Family First’s operating systems, a process expected to be completed by April 1, 2026. Until that time, Focus First members will continue banking at the Focus First location. Family First members are expected to be able to utilize the new location beginning in February 2026.
“Combining the strengths of these credit unions means greater convenience and expanded offerings for our members, while continuing to deliver the high level of service they deserve,” said Tom Dambra, CEO of Family First Credit Union. “We are thrilled to welcome the loyal members and talented team from Focus First and look forward to building a stronger future together.”
For more information or questions about the merger, please email memberservices@familyfirstny.com or click here for the Merger Details & FAQ page.