Aug 10, 2025

America First Credit Union Opens Back-to-School Teacher Grant Program

20 educators across six states to receive up to $2,500 for classroom projects; applications open through Sept. 30 RIVERDALE, Utah – Aug. 10, 2025 – America First Credit Union is inviting teachers to apply for funding through its 100% for Kids Teacher Grant Program. The effort will award 20 grants of up to $2,500 to educators with innovative classroom projects that engage students and strengthen schools in the communities America First serves as students return to the classroom. The program, administered by the America First Charitable Foundation, supports projects that enrich standard curriculum, promote creativity and address specific classroom…

Aug 08, 2025

America First Credit Union Supports Service Members at 2025 Commanders Cup Tournament

Hill AFB represents Utah in national military soccer tournament hosted by Real Salt Lake More than 400 active-duty service members from across the globe gathered in Utah this past weekend for the fourth annual Commanders Cup. The event is a military-only soccer tournament hosted by Real Salt Lake and supported by America First Credit Union. Held July 18–20 across facilities in Herriman and Sandy, the tournament brought together 16 teams from bases stretching from Alaska to Georgia and even the Pacific Islands. Hill Air Force Base, located in Layton, Utah, represented Utah as the hometown team. …

Jul 25, 2025

Help America First Deliver 1,500 Backpacks to Students This Summer

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…

Jul 25, 2025

America First Federal Credit Union and Meadows Bank Enter into a Purchase and Assumption Agreement

Strengthens Business Lending Capabilities and Adds Meadows Bank’s Premier Team of Local Business Advisors in Nevada & Arizona July 25, 2025 America First Federal Credit Union and Meadows Bank are pleased to announce that we have entered into an agreement under which America First will purchase substantially all of the assets of Meadows Bank and assume substantially all of its liabilities. The closing of the transaction is subject to customary closing conditions, including receipt of regulatory and Meadows Bank shareholder approvals. Upon closing the transaction, Meadows Bank will operate under the name: Meadows Financial: a division of…

Jun 27, 2025

AFCU and God’s Garage Honor Ogden Mom’s Community Service with Surprise Car

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…

Jun 17, 2025

America First Credit Union to Host Free Private Skate For Silver Knights Debit Cardholders on June 28

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…

May 07, 2025

American Advertising Federation and America’s Credit Unions Name America First Credit Union “Best of Show”

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…

Apr 29, 2025

Phoenix Rising FC Partners with America First Credit Union in Community-focused Multi-year Deal

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…

Apr 15, 2025

America First Credit Union Holds 86th Annual Meeting

RIVERDALE, Utah – April 15, 2025 – America First Credit Union (AFCU) held its 86th annual meeting at 3 p.m. MDT. The meeting was conducted by Linda Carver, chair of the board of directors, and included both in-person and virtual attendance options for members. The meeting agenda included approval of minutes from the 85th annual meeting and the election of board members. Gil Miller, chair of the nominations committee, oversaw the election process, sharing an overview of the qualifications, duties and responsibilities expected of board members. In accordance with AFCU’s bylaws, three qualified candidates were elected by acclamation: Barney Chapman,…

Apr 14, 2025

America First Credit Union Annual Meeting – 2025

In accordance with America First bylaws, the Board of Directors Nominations Committee has identified three members who will stand for election by acclamation at the credit union’s Annual Meeting on April 15, 2025. After thorough interviews and qualification screenings, the Board candidates are: Barney B. Chapman Ted Maxfield Kenlon Reeve These volunteers selflessly give of their time, talent, expertise, and experience to enhance our financial well-being, and we congratulate them on their nominations. We invite all of our members to watch the 2025 Annual Meeting live video stream by clicking the button that will be available on the day of…