Category: Press Releases

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE AFCU Collaborates with “Extreme Makeover: Home Edition” to Help Deserving Utah Families Ogden, Utah – Sept. 4, 2019 – America First Credit Union (AFCU) joined forces with HGTV’s “Extreme Makeover: Home Edition” to build two custom homes in Weber County. In addition to making a cash donation to both projects, the Riverdale-based credit union is providing free financial counseling to both families to help them budget for maintenance expenses and plan for other costs that may arise. “Both the Barobi and Mayo families are extremely deserving of a brand-new home where they can live comfortably without worry,” said…

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE America First Credit Union Cuts Ribbon on New Brigham City Branch Brigham City, Utah – August 16, 2019 – America First Credit Union (AFCU) held a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Monday morning for its newest branch in Brigham City. The branch is located at 450 West 1124 South in Brigham City. The opening of the branch marks AFCU’s 114 branch in Utah and the 128 branch in the U.S. The leading member-owned, not-for-profit cooperative financial institution branch is managed by Michelle Duncan who has been part of the AFCU team for more than 20 years starting as a…

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Raiders and America First Credit Union Announce Exclusive Partnership Las Vegas – August 14, 2019 – America First Credit Union (AFCU) has joined with the Raiders in an expansive partnership, which will include AFCU being named as the Raider’s exclusive credit union and official debit card partner as well as introducing a charitable donation component and a community outreach program to support local small businesses. “The Raiders and AFCU are both committed to excellence,” said AFCU president and CEO John Lund. “We both are dedicated to engaging, growing, and supporting the community. This collaboration is the start…

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 5 Tips of Financial Wisdom for National Financial Awareness Day   Ogden, UT – August 13, 2019 – To promote consumer financial preparedness, America First Credit Union (AFCU) is sharing five fundamentals for financial fitness. “When it comes to finances, education is one of the most powerful tools,” said AFCU president and CEO, John Lund. “Our goal is to equip people for financially sound practices and empower them to develop, achieve and maintain financial well-being. At America First, we believe that informed members make for stronger communities.” For National Financial Awareness Day on Aug. 14, take a…

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE America First Credit Union Cuts Ribbon on New Rainbow Branch LAS VEGAS – June 26, 2019 – America First Credit Union (AFCU) officials held a ribbon-cutting ceremony Friday morning for its newest branch in Las Vegas. The branch is located 1400 South Rainbow Boulevard, near Charleston Boulevard. The opening of the branch marks AFCU’s 15th branch in Southern Nevada (other offices are in Mesquite, Henderson, Overton, Moapa and Caliente) – and its 128th branch is the U.S. The leading member-owned, not-for-profit cooperative financial institution branch is managed by Geri Albores, who has over 24 years of experience…

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE America First Credit Union Continues Expansion into Southern Nevada Market Las Vegas – June 12, 2019 – America First Credit Union (AFCU) opened its 15th branch in Southern Nevada – and its 128th branch is the U.S. – at 1400 South Rainbow Boulevard, centered in the southwest part of the valley. The full-service, 5,197-square-foot branch includes four teller stations; a four-lane drive-up, one lane being an ATM; a coin counter; three loan offices; and two remote expert offices. This branch will help serve more than 107,000 members of the credit union in Clark County. In addition to the South Rainbow…

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE America First Credit Union Holding Shred-Your-Stuff Saturday Riverdale, Utah – (May 29, 2019) – On Saturday, June 1, America First Credit Union (AFCU) will be helping members of the community enhance their personal security during its Shred-Your-Stuff Saturday events. All community members can bring their financial documents and personal information and personal information they want shredded and AFCU will take care of it at no cost. The following AFCU locations will be participating from 9 a.m. to noon: Clinton Branch – 1724 N 2000 W, Clinton, UT Harrisville Branch – 358 North Harrisville Road, Harrisville, UT Herriman Branch…

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Student Athletes Across Utah recognized and awarded by America First Credit Union, KJZZ and KMYU Scholarship recipients gathered at annual Outstanding Scholar Athlete Banquet Riverdale, Utah – (May 3, 2019) – As part of the America First Charitable Foundation, America First Credit Union recently recognized high school student athletes at the Outstanding Scholar Athlete Banquet. The event was held Friday, April 26 at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City, Utah. Throughout the 2018 -“ 2019 high school football season, America First, KJZZ and KMYU stations acknowledged local student athletes each week during the Thursday Night Lights and…

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: America First Credit Union Opens New Branch in West Valley City Utah’s largest credit union opens new branch on Monday, April 29 Riverdale, Utah – (April 26, 2019) – Next week, Utah’s largest credit union, America First Credit Union, will open their newest branch in West Valley City, Utah. The West Valley branch located at 3253 West 3500 South, West Valley City, Utah 84120, was relocated in order to provide its members with an upgraded experience. The new branch will open their doors on Monday, April 29, 2019. The new West Valley branch will hold an extended grand…

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…