America First Charitable Foundation to Provide 80 Scholarships in Celebration of 80th Year

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: America First Charitable Foundation to Provide 80 Scholarships in Celebration of 80th Year Scholarship applications are now open through May 31, 2019 Riverdale, Utah – (April 23, 2019) – Proudly serving members and communities for 80 years, the America First Charitable Foundation is pleased to announce they are providing 80 $1,000 scholarships to members. America First Credit Union has a strong emphasis on education and financial literacy, and the America First Charitable Foundation is looking for candidates who embody the credit union philosophy of “People Helping People.” In order to be eligible, members must be graduating high school…
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America First Credit Union Elects New Board of Directors at 80th Annual Meeting

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: America First Credit Union Elects New Board of Directors at 80th Annual Meeting Riverdale, Utah – (April 19, 2019) – On Tuesday, April 16, America First Credit Union held their 80th annual meeting. Members heard from James Wendler, the Chairman of the Board of Directors, and John Lund, President and CEO of America First Credit Union, as they gained insight on the financial state of the organization. The following individuals were elected to the America First Credit Union Board of Directors. • Kenlon Reeve • Barney Chapman • Mike Roden The newly elected Board Officers include: Chair:…
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America First Credit Union to Elect Board of Directors at Annual Meeting

For Immediate Release: America First Credit Union to Elect Board of Directors at Annual Meeting 80th annual event to be to be held at the David Eccles Conference Center on April 16 Riverdale, Utah – (April 9, 2019) – America First Credit Union will hold its 80th annual meeting at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, April 16 inside the David Eccles Conference Center. The meeting provides America First Credit Union members an opportunity to hear and gain insight on the financial state of the organization. Members will hear from the President and Chairman of the Board and have the ability to…
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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…
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LendKey Reaches $2.6 Billion Loan Milestone, Expands its Partner Network with America First Credit Union

New York, February 6, 2019 -- LendKey, the leading lending-as-a-service platform, announced that it has originated a total of more than $2.6 billion in loans on behalf of its financial institution partners as of the end of 2018. LendKey’s turnkey solution provides banks and credit unions with a state-of-the-art platform to offer digital loans. “Reaching the $2.6 billion milestone is a testament to LendKey’s position as a trusted partner for financial institutions to expand their digital lending offerings and grow revenue and their asset portfolios,” said Vince Passione, CEO and Founder of LendKey. Highlights for 2018 included record loan origination…
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Save Money with America First Credit Union

With technology flourishing, we are in an era where pretty much everything has gone digital, including your bank apps. Nicole Cypers from America First is here today to tell you how you can save money by switching to their credit union. Right now, they have an offer through the end of February for a 3% balance transfer. This allows you to transition all your debt to a Visa card and get up to 3% back, drawing your debt down. There are many other benefits, such as card customization, free Card Guard® mobile security, member perks and so much more! For…
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America First Credit Union Offers Furlough Assistance Loan to Members Affected by Government Agency Shutdowns

For Immediate Release: America First Credit Union Offers Furlough Assistance Loan to Members Affected by Government Agency Shutdowns RIVERDALE, Utah – January 3, 2019 – America First Credit Union is helping to ease the burden of its members affected by the shutdown of government agencies across the nation by providing a special Furlough Assistance Loan. The personal loan of up to $4,000 will be made available to federal employees who have been furloughed due to the recent government shutdown. Additionally, America First, which has more than 988,000 members, is also offering members no-cost counseling services, loan extensions and numerous free and…
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The benefits of savings accounts for children

Nicole Cypers from America First Credit Union joined us to follow up on their 24th annual 'Warm the Soles' program. More than 1,800 pairs of gift-wrapped shoes were delivered to children in need throughout the month of December. The program was funded by America First member donations and their 'Skip a Payment' program. America First Credit Union aims to help children not only through programs like 'Warm the Soles' but through promotions that benefit them as well. For only a few more days, when you open a new youth account for minors (17 and under), America First Credit Union will match up to $25 of the…
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America First Credit Union Gifts More Than 1,800 Pairs of Shoes to Underprivileged Students Throughout Utah and Nevada

Riverdale, Utah – (Dec. 19, 2018) – As part of its annual Warm the Soles of Kids initiative (Warm the Soles), America First Credit Union distributed more than 1,800 pairs of gift-wrapped shoes to children in need throughout the month of December. This year, 24 schools and agencies spanning across Utah and Southern Nevada took part in the project. America First employees visited several schools in December including Midvale Elementary, Dixie Sun Elementary, Lakeview Elementary, Hurricane Elementary, Red Rock Elementary, Gibson Middle School and Hill Air Force Base to hand out shoes and host a festive holiday celebration. Celebrating its 24th…
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“Give Back” Winners For September 2018

America First Credit Union continues to honor the community for their marvelous deeds including their Community Food Drive on October 20 at all their locations in Nevada. This month, meet our "Give Back" winners, Ryan and Jodee Prouse from Buff Bomb Bar. For more information on AFCU, visit AmericaFirst.com Source  
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