Press Releases

America First Credit Union Celebrates 80 Years of Serving Members

For Immediate Release:

America First Credit Union Celebrates 80 Years of Serving Members
Credit Union asks members to share their thoughts and pictures on Friday, March 15, 2019

Riverdale, Utah – (Thursday, March 14, 2019) – With a long-standing history of 80 years, America First Credit Union is inviting members to participate in their Member Appreciation Day on Friday, March 15.

Using the #AFCU80years hashtag, America First Credit Union is asking members to celebrate with them by sharing on their social media platforms. Post a picture, share a story or let America First know how long you have been a member. America First will also be providing cookies at all branches on Friday to celebrate with members.

“As the primary financial partner to more than one million members, we’re excited to celebrate this milestone with them,” said John Lund, president and CEO of America First Credit Union. “For 80 years our members have trusted us as their financial institution and we will to continue to serve our members with the upmost admiration for the years to come.”

America First Credit Union was founded on March 16, 1939 at the Hotel Newhouse in Salt Lake City, Utah. At that time, a Prince Albert tobacco can was used to hold all cash deposits, which totaled $788 in total assets and 79 members. For eight decades, America First Credit Union has remained dedicated to creating lifetime memberships with those served.

For more information, visit www.americafirst.com. Find America First Credit Union on Facebook and Twitter or follow @AmericaFirst on Instagram and Pinterest.

###

ABOUT AMERICA FIRST CREDIT UNION
Proudly celebrating 80 years of servicing members and a long-standing history, America First has become one of the largest, most stable and most progressive credit unions in the country, and has remained a member-owned, not-for-profit cooperative financial institution. Today, America First has 128 locations, and is the 10th largest credit union in assets in the United States with over $10.3 billion, and the sixth largest credit union in membership in America with more than 1,000,000 members.

Media Contact:

America First Credit Union
Nicole Cypers
ncypers@americafirst.com

Quillin Advertising, Public Relations & Social Media
Julian Lupo
D: 702-818-1637
julianl@quillinlv.com

Dave Stuart

Recent Posts

America First Credit Union Supports Service Members at 2025 Commanders Cup Tournament

Hill AFB represents Utah in national military soccer tournament hosted by Real Salt Lake  …

2 weeks ago

Help America First Deliver 1,500 Backpacks to Students This Summer

Backpack Bonanza runs through August 10 — join us in making a difference RIVERDALE, Utah…

4 weeks ago

America First Federal Credit Union and Meadows Bank Enter into a Purchase and Assumption Agreement

  Strengthens Business Lending Capabilities and Adds Meadows Bank’s Premier Team of Local Business Advisors…

1 month ago

AFCU and God’s Garage Honor Ogden Mom’s Community Service with Surprise Car

America First and God’s Garage continue tradition of partnering and giving together After 15 years…

2 months ago

America First Credit Union to Host Free Private Skate For Silver Knights Debit Cardholders on June 28

Event to be held at America First Center in Henderson HENDERSON, Nev. (June 17, 2025) –…

2 months ago

American Advertising Federation and America’s Credit Unions Name America First Credit Union “Best of Show”

AFCU takes home six ADDY Awards and ten Diamond Awards, including Best of Show  …

4 months ago