Category: Press Releases

Backpack Bonanza runs through August 10 — join us in making a difference RIVERDALE, Utah – July 25, 2025 – The America First Charitable Foundation Backpack Bonanza is in full swing, and there’s still time to help students in need gear up for the school year. Now through Aug. 10, employees, members, and anyone who would like to are invited to donate new school supplies at any of the credit union’s branches, or contribute funds as part of this annual back-to-school giving campaign. The foundation’s goal is to collect and donate more than 1,500 fully stocked backpacks to young students…

America First and God’s Garage continue tradition of partnering and giving together After 15 years of quietly helping others, Dora Rubio thought she was headed to a lunch meeting with her boss. Instead, when she arrived at the America First Credit Union campus in Riverdale, Rubio was handed the keys to a reliable, freshly detailed Toyota. Rubio, a bilingual victim advocate at the YCC Family Crisis Center in Ogden, has spent more than a decade supporting survivors of domestic and sexual violence. But recently, she found herself without a working vehicle after her transmission gave out. On June 25, America…

Event to be held at America First Center in Henderson HENDERSON, Nev. (June 17, 2025) – America First Credit Union, the Official Credit Union for Hockey in Las Vegas, is inviting its Henderson Silver Knights debit cardholders to a free private skate on Friday, June 28, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at America First Center in Henderson. Cardholders can bring up to three guests to join in the fun. To participate, members simply need to present their physical Silver Knights debit card at check-in to receive free skate rentals for the session. “This event is our way of thanking our…

AFCU takes home six ADDY Awards and ten Diamond Awards, including Best of Show   SALT LAKE CITY – May 7, 2025 – America First Credit Union earned top honors at two major marketing competitions, receiving “Best of Show” at both America’s Credit Unions’ Diamond Awards in San Antonio, Texas, and the American Advertising Federation of Utah’s ADDY Awards in Sandy, Utah. The Diamond Awards, which recognize excellence in credit union marketing, and the ADDYs, which honor achievements in marketing across industries, are considered among the highest accolades in their respective fields. In total, America First received ten Diamond Awards…

PHOENIX, Arizona - April 29, 2025 - Phoenix Rising FC and America First Credit Union today announced a dynamic multi-year partnership, naming America First Credit Union the Official Credit Union of Phoenix Rising. The collaboration is rooted in a shared mission to connect with local communities and create meaningful moments for Arizona families both on and off the field. "We are extremely excited to welcome America First as Phoenix Rising's Official Credit Union,” said Joey Castor, Phoenix Rising Vice President of Business Operations. “Since our first conversation, it was clear that we had a shared commitment to impacting our community…

America First Credit Union and community partners worked to combat hunger in Utah, Nevada and Idaho SALT LAKE CITY – April 7, 2025- America First Credit Union wrapped up its annual campaign to fight childhood hunger in Utah, Nevada and Idaho with the Souper Bowl of Caring. During the campaign, which ran from February through early March, more than $1.4 million in monetary and food donations was raised via the KUTV and KJZZ telethon program, which America First Credit Union helped champion. These donations went to support community-based organizations that provide food to kids and families who need it most.…

New relationship with the Credit Union will offset participation costs for more than 23,000 youth soccer players across the state   SALT LAKE CITY – April 4, 2025 Utah Youth Soccer (UYSA) today announced that it is teaming up with America First Credit Union to expand opportunities within the sport to more youth throughout Utah. America First Credit Union will be the front jersey sponsor of Utah Youth Soccer’s recreation soccer clubs across the state, representing more than 23,000 young Utahns. In addition to the jersey, America First will contribute funding to participating teams and recreation centers to offset the…

Childhood hunger is growing and the credit union is teaming up with partners across three states to help. SALT LAKE CITY – February 3, 2025 – America First Credit Union is once again teaming up with local partners as a sponsor to help fight childhood hunger in Utah, Idaho and Nevada with the Souper Bowl of Caring, which will run through early February. "Over more than a decade, our collaboration with the Souper Bowl of Caring has become a vital part of our work to support kids and their communities," said Dave Nellis, director of public relations at America First…

New location to replace in-store branch to better serve Riverton and surrounding communities with new technology and expanded services RIVERTON, Utah (January 6, 2024) – America First Credit Union (AFCU) today announced the opening of its new Riverton Branch. This modern, free-standing branch replaces the Riverton Walmart Branch, which first opened in 2008, and is an extension of the growth the credit union has seen in the area as well as its continued commitment to serving members on the west side of Salt Lake County. The Riverton Branch is designed to better serve the financial needs of the local community, which…

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE New card offers exclusive design and benefits for fans to kick off team partnership with America First Credit Union SALT LAKE CITY – November 13, 2024 – America First Credit Union has introduced its limited-edition Utah Hockey Club Visa® debit card — marking the first, exclusive credit union partnership with the newly established NHL franchise. Fans can get their Utah Hockey Club debit card starting Wednesday, November 13, and enjoy exclusive benefits throughout the season. “Our partnership with Utah Hockey Club allows us to offer valuable benefits to our members, many of whom are also members of…