Category: Press Releases

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE America First Credit Union Opens Second Idaho Branch in Rexburg Rexburg, ID – December 16, 2019 – America First Credit Union (AFCU) is celebrating the opening of a new branch in Idaho on Monday with a new location in Rexburg. The member-owned credit union is doubling its footprint in the state with its other branch located in Boise. The new branch, opening on Dec. 16, is located at 510 N 2nd E in Rexburg. The leading, not-for-profit cooperative financial institution branch will be managed by Andrew Hadlock who has been part of the AFCU team for three…

For Immediate Release December 12, 2019  Nonprofits Receive $110,000 in Donations from America First Credit Union to Make Impact on Local Communities   Riverdale, Utah - To uplift the communities in which America First Credit Union (AFCU) is invested, the group donated $110,000 to 11 nonprofits serving Utah and Southern Nevada. As part of the credit union's Community Assistance Program (CAP), the credit union recognized each of the nonprofits at an annual event celebrating nonprofits. During the event, each organization was presented with a $10,000 check, which they will use to further their respective missions. The local nonprofits recognized include:…

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE America First Credit Union Releases 2020 Calendar Featuring Member-Commissioned Photos Photo: Tsai Yueh-Ting’s photo was one of 13 out of 2,400 photos chosen to be featured in AFCU’s 2020 wildlife-themed calendar. More photos can be viewed here. Riverdale, UT – November 19, 2019 – America First Credit Union (AFCU) released its 2020 calendar unveiling this year’s theme of wildlife. The photography for the calendar was commissioned through a social media contest where more than 2,400 people submitted photos. Of those, 13 were selected to be featured as the cover and monthly photos for the upcoming year. The…

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE America First Credit Union Escorts Two Local Veteran on Honor Flight to DC Photo: Matt Dice, America First Credit Union (AFCU) Durango branch manager and Deborah Murphy, AFCU market manager of the Craig branch pose with Ralph Reggans and Richard Wellington. Dice and Murphy escorted the veterans on their honor flight to Washington, D.C. They were part of a larger group of veterans and guardians who escorted WWII Veterans, Korean War and Vietnam War veterans to the memorials in Washington, D.C. More photos/videos can be viewed here. LAS VEGAS – November 12, 2019 – An 84-year-old combat…

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE America First Credit Union Donates 22,225 Pounds of Food to Utah and Nevada Agencies Photo: AFCU employees donated more than 10,500 items of the 22,225 pound donation to local agencies. More photos can be viewed here. Riverdale, UT – November 6, 2019 – On Wednesday, America First Credit Union (AFCU) delivered more than 17,500 pounds of donated food to the Utah Food Bank. An additional 4,725 pounds of food was donated to other agencies including Southern Nevada’s Three Square and Northern Utah’s Catholic Community Services. The donated nonperishable food items were collected during the credit union’s 15th…

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE AFCU Provides Tips on How to Avoid Being Haunted By Credit Card Debt Riverdale, UT – Oct 17, 2019 – Ghosts and ghouls may not be the only thing haunting this Halloween. Poor financial decisions, including credit card debt, may also be rising from the grave. Utahns/Nevadans have an average credit card balance of $5,961/$6,401 and during the upcoming holiday season will rack up an average of $1,054 in additional debt. “It’s easy to become buried by credit card debt and the thought of clawing your way out can be paralyzing for many,” said America First Credit…

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Jump$tart and AFCU Awarding Students for Financial Literacy Proficiency Riverdale, UT – Oct 15, 2019 – The Utah Jump$tart Coalition for Personal Financial Literacy (UJ$C) and America First Credit Union (AFCU) are now accepting applications for Fall 2019 Scholarships. The first round of the Utah Jump$tart Scholarship Competition will be open thru November 30. Utah high school seniors who have completed a financial literacy course can enter to win one of three $1,250 college scholarships provided by AFCU. “When it comes to finances, education is one of the most powerful tools which is why we encourage all…

MEDIA CONTACT: Nicole Cypers America First Credit Union 801.827.8655 ncypers@americafirst.com FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE AFCU Named as One of Credit Union Journal’s 2019 Best Credit Unions to Work For Riverdale, Utah – OCT.8, 2019 – America First Credit Union (AFCU) has been named one of the 2019 Best Credit Unions to Work For. Credit Union Journal has partnered with Best Companies Group to identify companies that have excelled in creating quality workplaces for employees. “It’s an honor to be named alongside many incredible credit unions for the fourth consecutive year,” said AFCU President and CEO John Lund. “We believe in taking care of…

For Immediate Release America First Credit Union Offers Exclusive Youth Soccer Clinic Contest with Las Vegas Lights FC September 16, 2019 - LAS VEGAS – Children in Las Vegas will get a chance to practice, learn and play soccer directly from Las Vegas Lights FC coaches and players thanks to America First Credit Union (AFCU). Now through Thursday, Sept. 19, people can enter by visiting the company’s social media channels to nominate a child for the Amazingly Fabulous Completely Unbelievable youth soccer clinic. During the clinic, players and coaches will run a practice for participants similar to their own professional…