Category: Press Releases

For Immediate Release: America First opens remodeled branch at Kearns Harmons Utah’s largest credit union opens newly remodeled branch inside Harmons Grocery Riverdale, Utah – (Friday, June 22, 2018) – Utah’s largest credit union, America First Credit Union, will open the doors to the newly-remodeled Kearns Harmons branch on Monday, June 25, 2018.  The Kearns Harmons branch located at 4874 W. 6200 S., received a remodel in order to provide its members with an upgraded experience. Kristen Dietz, the branch manager of the Kearns Harmons grocery store branch, has been working for America First for three years, and became manager…

Riverdale, Utah – (Tuesday, June 5, 2018) – For the entire month of April, America First Credit Union asked members to take advantage of electronic statements instead of paper statements, and pledged to donate $1 for every paper statement canceled during the month to TreeUtah, a statewide non-profit organization devoted to ensuring the health of the ecosystems along Utah. America First is proud to announce they raised $9,767.00 throughout the campaign. TreeUtah’s mission is to improve Utah’s quality of life for present and future generations by enhancing the environment through tree planting, stewardship and education. With the help of over 155,000 volunteers and donors…

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: America First Credit Union Holds Free “Shred-Your-Stuff Saturday” this weekend Shred Day held at multiple branches in Utah this Saturday, June 9 Riverdale, Utah – (Monday, June 4, 2018) – Dedicated to providing services that enhance security and support financial well-being for its members, America First Credit Union will hold a free shred day this Saturday, June 9, from 9 a.m. to noon, or until the truck is full. Patrons may bring financial documents and personal information for shredding at no cost to any one of the following branch locations: Harrisville Branch 358 North Harrisville Rd. Harrisville,…

For Immediate Release: America First branch to welcome new manager Justin Garrett takes on new role at Bountiful Smith's Service Center Riverdale, Utah – (Tuesday, May 29, 2018) – America First Credit Union would like to congratulate Justin Garrett on being selected as the new service center manager of the Bountiful Smith’s branch. Garrett began his career with America First in September 2012 as a teller at the Bountiful Dick’s branch and was promoted to the backup lead teller one year later at the North Salt Lake Winegar’s branch. He later served as the service center lead teller, and in…

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: America First and West Haven Elementary walk in support of cancer awareness Riverdale, Utah – (May 25, 2018) –  America First Credit Union went to West Haven Elementary last week and encouraged more than 400 students to participate in the 12th annual Hawk Walk to raise money for the American Cancer Society. Since the Hawk Walk began in 2007, more than $66,000 has been raised for the American Cancer Society. This year, America first added a $2,500 donation to the $3,200 raised by West Haven students and parents, totaling $5,700 for this year’s event and a grand total of…

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: America First Credit Union Holds Free “Shred-Your-Stuff Saturday”  this weekend Shred Day held at multiple branches in Nevada, Utah Saturday, March 10 America First Credit Union – (Thursday, March 8, 2018) – Dedicated to providing services that enhance security and support financial well-being for its members, America First Credit Union will hold a free shred day this Saturday, March 10, from 9 a.m. to noon, or until the truck is full. Patrons may bring financial documents and personal information for shredding at no cost to any one of the following branch locations: Las Vegas Craig Road Branch 1225…

For Immediate Release: America First Credit Union opens new branch in Brigham City Utah’s largest credit union unveils new location inside Kent’s Riverdale, UTAH (Monday, Nov. 15, 2017) – Utah’s largest credit union, America First Credit Union, opens its newest location on Monday, Nov. 20 inside the Kent’s Market in Brigham City, Utah. The branch, which is America First’s second location in Brigham City, will hold its grand opening beginning Monday, Nov. 20 through Saturday, Dec. 2. The celebration will include daily drawings for a chance to win Visa gift cards and a grand prize drawing. Randy Christensen will serve…

Credit Union celebrates 23 years of ‘Warm the Soles of Kids’ project (RIVERDALE, UTAH) — Nov. 14, 2017 — America First Credit Union invites members to skip a loan payment during the holiday months and provide shoes for children in need. The annual “Skip a Payment” program offers members the opportunity to skip monthly loan payment from November 2017 through January 2018 for $25*. America First will donate a portion of the fee to purchase shoes and ‘Warm the Soles’ of children. Last year alone, America First helped to provide more than 2,000 pairs of shoes for children in need…

For Immediate Release: America First Credit Union launches 13th annual Community Food Drive to serve those in need Utah’s largest credit union ramps up efforts to serve in advance of holiday season Riverdale, Utah (Sept. 13, 2017) – With a profound commitment to helping the underprivileged in the communities it services, America First Credit Union kicks off the season of giving today with the launch of its 13th annual Community Food Drive which runs through Saturday, Oct. 21. All branch locations throughout Utah and southern Nevada will accept donations of non-perishable food items to distribute to local food pantries and…

For Immediate Release: America First Credit Union, Utah’s largest credit union, opens newly-remodeled Ogden Harrison branch Riverdale, UTAH (Aug. 22, 2017) – Utah’s largest credit union, America First Credit Union, opened the doors to the newly-remodeled Ogden Harrison location today at 4768 Harrison Blvd, Ogden, Utah 84403. The location is one of 123 locations serving Utah, Nevada, Idaho and Arizona. The grand opening, beginning Monday, Aug. 21 through Saturday, Aug. 26, will be marked with celebratory events throughout the week, including daily drawings for a $100 visa gift card and a grand prize drawing for an Apple watch. Updates to…