Thirty-two Seniors Honored by America First Credit Union

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Thirty-two Seniors Honored by America First Credit Union $16K in Scholarships Awarded to High School Student Athletes Riverdale, Utah – June 1, 2020 – America First Credit Union (AFCU) is recognizing 32 Utah high school senior student-athletes, awarding $16,000 in total scholarships. To date, the credit union has awarded over $76,500 in scholarships to deserving students. Each of the students who were awarded were nominated by their school for their involvement in a sport, their 3.5 or higher-grade point average, and outstanding citizenship and community involvement. This effort, in partnership with Utah TV stations KJZZ and KMYU’s Thursday…
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The FUNdamentals of Football

America First Credit Union is safely open, and has also joined the Las Vegas Raiders in presenting the "FUNdamentals of Football," a new video series that gets you ready for the NFL on the Strip! For more information, click here. In the meantime, nominate a GIVE BACK recipient by clicking here. Source  
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How America First Credit Union can help you financially

Nicole Cypers joined Good Things Utah to discuss some of the realities of the current economy and address some of the misconceptions about you and your money. There’s been a rumor circulating that missed payments on mortgages won’t impact credit scores. Missed payments can still have an effect on your credit score, so make sure to get into contact with an America First Credit Union representative if you’re having any trouble making payments or expect a delay. If you encounter financial difficulties, they encourage you to contact an America First member service representative to discuss your specific situation. As a service to…
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Avoid COVID 19 Scams

Avoid COVID 19 Scams

  Fraudsters will look for opportunities to take advantage of people, especially during times of increased stress. As a reminder, America First representatives will never ask for your PIN. We also will never reach out to you over the phone or via email to request sensitive information, such as your Social Security or account numbers. If you receive any messaging that asks you to do this, please forward it to phishing@americafirst.com and we will take the necessary steps to request the site to be taken down in a timely manner. Additional steps that you can take to spot a scam and keep…
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America First Credit Union Awarding Scholarships to High School Seniors and College Students

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Riverdale, Utah – March 5, 2020 – America First Credit Union (AFCU) is calling for submissions for its America First Charitable Foundation Scholarship Program. The credit union will be awarding ten $1,000 scholarships to graduating high school seniors and undergraduate students at two- and four-year technical colleges or universities who share our passion for helping others. The America First Charitable Foundation is looking for candidates who embody a people-helping-people philosophy. Those who play an active role in giving back to their community, whether through volunteering or other meaningful contributions of time, effort, and care are encouraged to apply.…
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Ogden-Weber Chamber Inducts AFCU’s Sheryl Cox into Wall of Fame

Two America First Credit Union VPs Recognized by Ogden-Weber Chamber Ogden, Utah – March 3, 2020 – Ogden-Weber Chamber of Commerce is recognizing two America First Credit Union (AFCU) Vice Presidents for their outstanding impact in the community. Each year the Chamber is proud to honor outstanding achievements from local business and community members at their Annual Gala. This year, AFCU’s Vice President of Government and Community Relations, Sheryl Cox, was inducted into the Chamber’s Wall of Fame while Kimberli Green, AFCU’s Vice President of Business Development, was honored as the chamber’s ATHENA® Leadership Award recipient. The Wall of Fame honors…
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America First Credit Union announces Vice President of Trust Services

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Riverdale, UT - February 10, 2020 - America First Credit Union (AFCU) welcomes Dirk Samson to its leadership team as Vice President of Trust Services. In this role, he will assist credit union members located in Salt Lake and Utah counties with their financial and estate planning needs including promotion of the credit union's trust services to estate planning attorneys and other professionals. With more than 20 years of proven experience in trust administration, estate settlement, and investment management services, Samson is passionate about the opportunity to educate credit union members and estate planning attorneys on AFCU's…
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New Title Sponsor and Community Partner for the Ogden Marathon

New Title Sponsor and Community Partner for the Ogden Marathon

For Immediate Release Contact: Sara Mejeur Marketing Manager, GOAL Foundation PH: 801-399-1773 Email: sara@goalfoundation.com Ogden, UT – February 6, 2020 - The GOAL Foundation, producers of the Ogden Marathon, is proud to announce a new title sponsor. America First Credit Union (AFCU) has signed a multiyear contract to be the presenting sponsor of the Ogden Marathon. “2020 is going to be such a special anniversary year for the Ogden Marathon and we couldn’t be more thrilled to partner with America First Credit Union,” said Eric Bauman, Executive Director of the GOAL Foundation. “AFCU is doing wonderful things in our community.…
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America First Credit Union Opens Business Center in Salt Lake City

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE SALT LAKE CITY – February 4, 2020 – On the heels of the Silicon Slopes Tech Summit which celebrated Utah’s entrepreneurs, America First Credit Union (AFCU) is opening a Business Center in Salt Lake City to support and champion Utah businesses. The downtown-based center is a hub and resource for business-owning members to find tools, products, services and people that will help them meet their businesses’ dynamic needs. “The collective drive to excel is one of the things I love most about being able to work with the Utah companies, and one of the things that makes…
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