America First Credit Union Unveils Official Utah Jazz Branded Debit Card

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Utah Jazz fans can support their favorite NBA team with AFCU debit card Salt Lake City – Feb. 8, 2022 – Utah Jazz Fans have a new way to support their favorite NBA team with the help of America First Credit Union, the official credit union of the Utah Jazz. Featuring the Utah Jazz logo on a sleek, black matte plastic, America First is launching the exclusive Utah Jazz Visa debit card. At Vivint Arena, the America First Utah Jazz Visa card gives members 10% off of Utah Jazz app purchases at select concessions; 15% off purchases…
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America First Credit Union program jumpstarts youth savings, benefits Utah school districts

Credit Union donates $30,000 to Weber School District and Davis County School District Farmington, UT – February 1, 2022 – As part of its commitment to empowering youth within their communities, America First Credit Union is investing $30,000 in total to two Utah school districts. Weber School Foundation and Davis Education Foundation are beneficiaries of a $15,000 donation from the not-for-profit credit union. “Weber School Foundation is so lucky to have such an amazing partnership with America First Credit Union,” said Emily Vause Oyler, Executive Director Weber School Foundation. “This very generous donation will help fund classroom grants, school grants,…
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2022 Annual Meeting Update

The Nominations Committee has selected the following three candidates to fill the open positions on the Board of Directors at the upcoming America First Credit Union Annual Meeting: Barney Chapman Ted Maxfield Kenlon Reeve Any nominations by petition must be received by February 28, 2022 at 5 p.m. MST. In order to be considered valid, they need to be signed by at least 500 members, along with a 150-word qualification statement by the nominee. If you have any questions regarding the qualification statement, please contact us. Members must submit petitions for nominations at the America First Credit Union corporate office,…
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America First Credit Union outfits more than 2,500 kids with much-needed shoes for winter

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE America First Credit Union team members wrap more than 2,500 shoes for kids throughout Utah and Las Vegas, Nevada. Additional photos can be found here. Salt Lake City – Dec. 21, 2021 – More than 12,500 kids have a new pair of shoes thanks to America First Credit Union. As part of the Warm the Soles of Kids program, the credit union collected monetary donations to purchase new shoes for economically disadvantaged children throughout Utah and in the Las Vegas, Nevada area. The credit union worked with schools—such as Lakeview Elementary in Roy, Nebo View Elementary in…
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America First Credit Union Supports The Giving Machines at City Creek Center

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Salt Lake City – Dec. 8, 2021 – America First Credit Union is proud to be supporting The Giving Machines at City Creek Center this holiday season and helping celebrate the spirit of giving through Jan. 1. The Giving Machines are a quick and easy way for people to give to those in need and make the holiday season a little more meaningful for themselves—and countless others. The Giving Machines are sponsored by ‘Light the World with Love’ and The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. People who want to give can easily swipe their credit…
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Volunteer Service Opportunities

According to America First bylaws, three members will be elected to three-year terms on our Board of Directors at the Annual Meeting on April 19, 2022. Incumbent volunteers are Barney Chapman and Kenlon Reeve. Those interested in becoming Directors must have membership in good standing, be 18 years or older, bondable, free from conflicts of interest, and available for meetings. Apply at americafirst.com/volunteers and include a statement of qualification (limited to 150 words) by 5 p.m. on January 8, 2022. Nominations by petition are accepted and must be signed by at least 500 members. Qualification statements with 150-word limits, biographical…
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America First Credit Union surprises Corner Canyon student with $3,300 for Food Drive Challenge

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Salt Lake City – Nov. 18, 2021 – While presenting Corner Canyon High School student Isabel Crofts with a scholarship in August, America First Credit Union’s Chief Strategic Engagement Officer Tammy Gallegos challenged the scholarship-recipient to collect 1,000 pounds of food for the Utah Food Bank—a nonprofit Crofts volunteers with regularly. Gallegos said that if this goal was met, the credit union would donate $1,000 to Corner Canyon High School’s athletic program. Crofts, a 3.96 grade point average student-athlete at the Draper school, not only met the challenge but exceeded the goal by an additional 2,000 pounds.…
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America First Credit Union Attains No. 1 SBA Ranking in Utah District

SALT LAKE CITY – Nov. 10, 2021 – For the second consecutive year, America First Credit Union has attained the No. 1 SBA lender ranking in dollars lent by assisting more than 68 small businesses throughout the Utah District during the 2021 federal fiscal year. With a total of more than $52 million in 7(a) loans distributed within the Utah District, America First Credit Union surpassed its 2020 total of more than $35 million in loans disbursed. “We’re thankful for all the small-business owners who have put their trust in our credit union,” said America First president/CEO Thayne Shaffer. “We…
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America First Credit Union Reveals First Corporate Partnership in Reno Market

Cardholders will receive priority lines of entry to UNR men’s basketball games at Lawlor RENO, Nev. – November 8, 2021 – America First Credit Union (AFCU) continues its record of growing sports partnerships to build its brand with its latest long-term deal with University Nevada Reno (UNR) Athletics Wolf Pack Sports Properties. As part of this multiyear partnership, AFCU will provide valuable resources to the community by providing a priority entrance to men’s basketball at Lawlor Events Center, a 12,000-seat, multipurpose arena; as well as a donation drive for every men’s basketball free throw made by UNR during home games…
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Nominations Sought for Vegas Golden Knights, America First Credit Union Game-Changer Program Award for Educators

Call for Nominations for $1,000 Classroom Grant, Two Complimentary VGK Tickets LAS VEGAS – November 2, 2021 – Clark County School District teachers can earn a $1,000 classroom grant and two complimentary Vegas Golden Knights (VGK) tickets thanks to America First Credit Union (AFCU) who is teaming up the Knights. The AFCU-sponsored VGK Game-Changer Program honors and celebrates Clark County teachers who go above and beyond in their classrooms. This season, four honorees will be recognized at a VGK home game in the Fortress and will receive $1,000 to improve their classroom. In November, the first winner will be announced.…
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