October 13th, 2026010BIRMINGHAM, AL—October 7, 2026— AmFirst is pleased to announce the hiring of Alan Walker as Vice President, Head of Construction & Facilities Management. In this role, Walker will lead AmFirst’s Capital Improvement Strategy, overseeing the planning, development, new construction, and renovations, and facilities for AmFirst.
Walker brings more than 15 years of experience in construction, capital project execution, and organizational leadership from both the private and public sectors. Most recently, he served as Director of the City of Birmingham’s Department of Capital Projects, where he provided executive-level leadership over...
October 6th, 202603010-year partnership will expand financial education and resources for students
GADSDEN, Ala. — Family Savings Credit Union has committed $200,000 over the next 10 years to support financial literacy education for students at Gadsden State Community College through a partnership with the Gadsden State Cardinal Foundation.
Through a $20,000 annual investment, Family Savings will help support a long-term financial literacy initiative designed to give students practical knowledge and resources to make informed financial decisions during college and beyond.
The partnership will support financial literacy workshops, one-on-one financial...
September 29th, 2026010AmFirst Selected for National Credit Union Foundation’s At-Risk Youth Financial Well-Being Grant
AmFirst is one of 24 credit unions nationwide chosen to receive funding to expand financial well-being programs for at-risk youth
BIRMINGHAM, AL—September 28, 2026— AmFirst has been selected to receive funding through the National Credit Union Foundation’s At-Risk Youth Financial Well-Being Grant. AmFirst is one of 24 credit unions nationwide chosen for this year’s cohort, following the strongest response to a call for applications in the program’s history.
AmFirst will use the grant to support its partnership with Vox Academy and...
September 22nd, 2026228CLANTON, AL— AmFirst has purchased property located at 2040 7th St S, Clanton, AL 35045, marking the credit union’s planned expansion into Chilton County. The new location will become AmFirst’s 23rd branch and its first in Chilton County.
The property, formerly a financial institution, covers approximately 3,000 square feet and will be renovated into a full-service AmFirst branch. Plans for the location include multiple office spaces, teller stations, a full-service drive-thru, and an ITM.
The Clanton location reflects AmFirst’s continued investment in expanding access to financial services across Alabama. Once open, the branch...
September 15th, 2026327CULLMAN, AL—AmFirst celebrated the grand reopening of its newly rebuilt Cullman Branch on September 10, marking a renewed investment in the community the credit union has proudly served for nearly five decades.
Located at 300 4th Ave SW, the Cullman Branch opened in 1979. In 2025, AmFirst began a full rebuild of the location, demolishing the existing branch and constructing an entirely new facility. Throughout construction, the Cullman team continued serving members from a temporary branch on the property.
The grand reopening brought together AmFirst employees and leadership, along with members of the Cullman Area Chamber of...
September 11th, 2026025
DOTHAN, Ala. – PenAir Credit Union ({PenAir) officially broke ground today on its future Dothan branch, marking a significant investment in one of Southeast Alabama's most dynamic and growing communities. Community leaders, local officials, project partners, and PenAir team members gathered at the future branch site to celebrate the milestone and the credit union's continued commitment to the Wiregrass region.
The new branch represents PenAir's belief in the future of Dothan and the opportunities being created throughout the region. As a hub for healthcare, education, business, retail, and transportation, Dothan continues to...
September 1st, 2026053HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — Redstone Federal Credit Union announces its 2026 Community Champions, awarding each honoree’s organization $7,500 to enhance their services across North Alabama.
Now in its fourth year, Community Champions are Redstone members who turn personal passion and experiences into practical support for their communities. Redstone increased this year’s contribution in recognition of its 75th anniversary.
On August 20, this year’s honorees were recognized alongside family and friends during a ceremony at the credit union’s Twickenham branch.
The 2026 honorees are:
• Carlos Flores, Harleys for Hope: Delivers teddy...
August 31st, 2026336BIRMINGHAM, AL—AmFirst officially opened its newest branch on the campus of Jacksonville State University on August 27, expanding its partnership with the university and providing students, faculty, staff, and the Jacksonville community with convenient access to full-service financial services.
Located at 802 Pelham Road North, the new location marks AmFirst’s 22nd branch. AmFirst and Jax State celebrated the opening with a ribbon-cutting ceremony featuring remarks from AmFirst President and CEO Kevin Morris and Jax State President Dr. Don C. Killingsworth, Jr.
“When an organization chooses to establish a physical presence on a...
August 27th, 2026042BIRMINGHAM, AL—AmFirst announced the conclusion of its inaugural “Clear the List for Classrooms” back-to-school campaign, awarding a total of $5,000 to 23 K-12 teachers across Alabama.
The campaign, which drew over 300 submissions from local educators, was designed to help teachers purchase essential classroom supplies and ease the financial burden many of them shoulder each year.
The campaign culminated in the selection of three Grand Prize winners, each receiving $1,000 to clear their Amazon Wish Lists and build the classroom of their dreams. The 2026 Grand Prize winners are:
Lynleigh Gant, a First-Grade Special Education...
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