Nov 16, 2016

Girl asks friend with Down syndrome to dance, gets huge surprise

  It pays to be nice!   A sweet homecoming proposal at Shadow Ridge High School gets the attention of the FOX5 Surprise Squad … and OMG! what a memorable night it turns out to be. Daniel Rivas, 17, has Down Syndrome and dreamed of going to the dance but was turned down. So Kylie Fronius, a 10th grader steps up.  Her simple act of kindness prompts a night of surprises no one could have imagined! Source
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Nov 01, 2016

Giving You More

Get unlimited cash back with Visa® from America First and get: · 1.5% of spending returned to you for every purchase! · Free ABC Deals for even more cash back · Free Card Guard® mobile security · Exclusive local discounts & offers Apply today.
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Nov 01, 2016
Providing a Pathway to Economic Well-being

Providing a Pathway to Economic Well-being

The America First Financial Solutions program offers investment products to help you achieve your personal objectives, including: ∙ Saving for a home ∙ Providing resources for college ∙ Planning a comfortable retirement Ask us for details.
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Nov 01, 2016
Security Update: Avoiding Seasonal Scams

Security Update: Avoiding Seasonal Scams

The holidays are nearly here and while many of our thoughts turn to giving, online thieves are focused on how much they can take, with a host of schemes to rob us of our information, money & seasonal good cheer. Here are a few tips to avoid becoming a victim during this time of year: ∙ Mobile SMS fraud -- Sent via text, these messages contain dangerous links encouraging you to update or install an app, infecting your device with malware. ∙ Shopping schemes -- Too-good-to-be true offers and steep discounts on must-have items may originate from phony sites. You could also encounter fake…
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Nov 01, 2016
Gratitude for the Service of Others

Gratitude for the Service of Others

By John B. Lund, President & Chief Executive Officer On a recent visit to one of the country’s larger cities, I arrived several hours prior to my first meeting. With the extra time, I decided to go for a walk/run in an effort to get my daily steps in. As I headed down the street, I came upon a small park with a three-lane, quarter-mile track around the perimeter, which made it the ideal place to exercise without having to deal with traffic, etc. During my first lap, I noticed an older gentleman pushing a young man in a wheelchair who…
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Oct 25, 2016
October’s “Give Back” Winner! 10/25/16

October’s “Give Back” Winner! 10/25/16

With the arrival of fall, this season America First Credit Union is here to serve the community by giving back at various community events, including, Safe Street, a Halloween extravaganza! ! The locally owned and deeply rooted business will be launching their “Warm the Soles†program to help provide shoes to children in need. For more information, click here This segment is sponsored by America First Credit Union. Source
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Oct 01, 2016

Find the Hero Within

By John B. Lund, President and Chief Executive Officer What is a hero? Are they like characters we see in movies with supernatural skills, fancy gadgets, or special outfits? As part of an internal initiative, we brought in a group of kids ranging in age from two to 10. We posed a series of questions to them regarding the concept of heroes and recorded their responses. The wisdom and honesty of children is inspiring. To follow are excerpts of our inquiries and their answers. What is a hero to you? Someone who protects you. Someone who does good things and serves others,…
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Oct 01, 2016
Security Update: Maintaining Electronic Safety for all Seasons

Security Update: Maintaining Electronic Safety for all Seasons

Online security is important for your financial health, no matter the time of year. We’re here to provide you with some simple steps you can take to keep yourself safe during the busy fall months. • Malicious greetings -- Emails often invite recipients to click on a card, video, or animation. While some are harmless, cybercriminals can imbed viruses and spyware in them; open all file attachments and URLs with care. • Phishing for friends -- Social media is often where phishing attacks take place. Think twice about adding friends you don’t really know and never divulge personal data to anyone online.…
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Oct 01, 2016
Donate to End Hunger

Donate to End Hunger

There are many of our family, friends & neighbors who go without adequate food every week and those who don’t know where they will get their next meals. Thankfully, your generosity has always worked in opposition to this trend and we’re again asking you to ensure the Greater Good food drive is a lasting and successful tradition. We’ll be accepting canned & non-perishable items -- as well as other necessities, such as toothbrushes, diapers, soap and toilet paper -- at our branches through Saturday, October 22. You’ll be entered into a drawing for an Apple Watch for each contribution. And…
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