April is National Volunteer Month, and we're thrilled to recognize the outstanding efforts of our AFCU team! From packing pantry packs, to serving meals and lending a hand wherever needed, our employees have excelled in supporting our community.
Our incredible AFCU team rolled up their sleeves for an amazing afternoon at The Road Home! 💙 We had a blast preparing and serving lunch to those in need.
🌟 This week, our incredible AFCU team had the joy of serving lunch at the Lantern House! 🍽️❤️ Nothing brings us more happiness than giving back to our community and living our motto: "People helping people."
Ashley has had a dynamic and steady career with the credit union, starting as a lead teller intern in March 2015 at the Salt Lake Metro branch. She quickly advanced, becoming the lead teller at the Pioneer Road branch in June 2015, and later taking on the role of service center lead teller at the West Jordan Smiths branch in December 2016. In August 2017, Ashley transferred to the Salt Metro branch as a market assistant manager, before moving into her current position as the branch manager of the Riverton Walmart branch in January 2022. Ashley is also deeply committed to her community, serving as an active member of the Mountain West Chamber. Through her involvement, she helps support local businesses and fosters connections within the community, further reflecting her dedication to making a positive impact beyond her professional responsibilities. Outside of work, Ashley is a dedicated mother who enjoys traveling to watch her daughter play soccer. She is also adjusting to the next chapter in her life, as her oldest daughter is in her first year of college in California. Whenever she can, Ashley escapes to her happy place, the beach, to unwind.
Big news for Riverton! The new America First Riverton Branch is open and ready to bring top-notch service and cutting-edge features to the community. This beautiful space has it all, from enhanced technology to Video Teller Machines and two drive-up lanes. We look forward to continuing to serve the Riverton community and can't wait to see you!
Last week, the AFCU Charitable Foundation donated $50,000 to Wing & Lilly Fong Elementary School in Las Vegas, NV in partnership with the Vegas Golden Knights. Kindergartners received a new pair of shoes and retired VGK player Deryk Engelland joined us to read a book to the students. The AFCU Charitable Foundation is proud to continue its commitment to empowering local communities and supporting the next generation of leaders.
With the incredible support of Make-A-Wish Utah and Lagoon Amusement Park, AFCU had the honor of granting Brayden’s dream to visit Disney World and explore the wonders of Star Wars Land! Brayden was welcomed by Darth Vader and other iconic characters, while also enjoying an exclusive tour of Lagoon’s thrilling rollercoasters, guided by the park’s talented coaster engineer.
This week, AFCU Employees volunteered at the Special Olympics Unified Sports Soccer Tournament! ⚽️ Several employees helped keep score for games and handed out lunches during the event. Unified Sports programs are dedicated to promoting social inclusion through shared sports experiences. Teams consist of an equal number of people with and without intellectual disabilities. AFCU has been proud to support and volunteer at Special Olympics events over the years!
Today we celebrated alongside the YCC Family Crisis Center for the grand opening of their new Transitional Housing building. This building is designed to support up to 40 families with bedrooms, a community room, and a children’s play area. In honor of the grand celebration, America First Credit Union donated $500,000 to the YCC Family Crisis Center to help aid them in bettering the lives of those in need.
Yesterday a group of AFCU employees spent the afternoon serving lunch at the Lantern House Homeless Shelter. We had such a great time serving the clients and connecting with our community!
