August 5th, 2025026CULLMAN, Ala. — For the third year in a row, AmFirst’s Cullman location has been voted “Best Credit Union” by The Cullman Times’ Best of the Best awards for 2025. This recognition, determined by community votes, highlights the commitment and exceptional service the Cullman team provides its members and neighbors.
“Serving our Cullman community is at the heart of everything we do here at AmFirst,” said Daniel Boggan, Cullman location manager. “It is a great honor to have our friends and neighbors recognize our dedication to outstanding service three years in a row. As we work through building our new location, we look...
August 1st, 2025012SMYRNA, Tenn.— One young student beamed with joy as she swapped out her plain water bottle for the colorful, name-brand version she really wanted while shopping with her mom. It was a small upgrade that made a big difference, thanks to Redstone Federal Credit Union’s Acts of Brightness campaign, which surprised local teachers and students with free school supplies.
Employees of Redstone visited Smyrna’s local Walmart and Target to purchase school supplies during Tennessee’s tax-free weekend. Backpacks, pencils, notebooks, and other essentials were among the items purchased. Excited kids chose the items that suited them best....
July 24th, 2025040BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — AmFirst hosted a week of festivities from July 14 through July 18, 2025, to show appreciation for its membership. More than 1,500 members participated in Member Appreciation Week events across all 21 branch locations.
Each day, celebrations began at 11 a.m., and members were welcomed with Frios Popsicles, snacks, unique AmFirst Membership Appreciation Mugs, giveaways, and more, all while supplies lasted. Throughout the week, each branch awarded a Stanley Cooler, an AmFirst Tumbler, and a $100 gift card to lucky members.
“Membership Appreciation Week allows AmFirst to celebrate the heart of the Credit Union,”...
July 3rd, 2025018BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — AmFirst is proud to announce the appointment of Robin Moore as Senior Vice President of Retail Operations and Process Management, effective July 1, 2025. This promotion reflects her enduring commitment to excellence and her vital role in leading the credit union forward.
Moore brings an impressive 40 years of service to this expanded role, having grown with AmFirst from her beginnings as a part-time student to her most recent position as Vice President of Process Management.
“The Credit Union’s motto, ‘People Helping People,’ resonates with me,” said Moore. “This doesn’t just relate to direct member...
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HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — Redstone Federal Credit Union has awarded $230,000 in grants to three high-impact nonprofit organizations as part of its inaugural Community Impact Grant program. The initiative supports organizations driving measurable changes and addressing critical needs in the communities Redstone serves.
The selected non-profits are:
Creative Cities Fund – Raise Your Hand Initiative
Aum Foundation, USA, Inc. – Aum Campus Housing Initiative
Hustle Recovery, Inc. – Expanding Recovery and Workforce Development Initiatives in Middle Tennessee
The three organizations serve communities across Alabama and...
June 27th, 2025026BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — AmFirst proudly reaffirms its commitment to childhood literacy in Central Alabama by continuing its official partnership with Better Basics for the second consecutive year. Through collective community action and employee engagement, AmFirst collected over 700 children’s books across its 21 branch locations and supported hands-on reading initiatives in local schools.
Throughout March 2025, AmFirst members, employees and communities came together to donate new books, which will go directly to students most in need. These donations will support Better Basics’ vital mission to eradicate illiteracy among children in...
June 16th, 2025019June 12, 2025 – Redstone Federal Credit Union proudly celebrated the grand opening of its first branch in Smyrna, Tennessee, on Friday, June 6, located at 2005 Huginn Lane. This new location marks Redstone’s fifth branch in Tennessee, strengthening the ties between the credit union and local community.
Branch Manager Heather Jones expressed her excitement, sharing, “Our goal is to provide financial services while building relationships and supporting local initiatives. Our team is excited to meet our members’ needs.”
Grand opening festivities were filled with energy as local high school cheerleaders, members of the Rutherford...
June 16th, 2025024Tuscaloosa, AL - Alabama ONE Credit Union is proud to announce the official ribbon cutting ceremonies for its new branches in Dothan and Samson, marking a significant milestone in the credit union's expansion into Southeast Alabama. These events celebrate Alabama ONE's commitment to serving the financial needs of the Wiregrass Cooperative, its members, and the broader communities in the region.
The ribbon cutting ceremonies are scheduled as follows:
Dothan Branch: June 18, 2025, at 10:30 AM - 6167 Fortner Street, Dothan, AL
Samson Branch: June 18, 2025, at 2:00 PM - 13148 Highway 52W, Samson, AL
Both branches have been...
May 27th, 2025016MOBILE, AL - Through the New Wave Youth Savings Account program, New Horizons Credit Union offers graduating high school senior members a scholarship opportunity. This past spring, New Horizons Credit Union, once again, proudly awarded five deserving high school seniors with a $1,000 scholarship as part of the 2025 New Horizons Credit Union Scholarship Program which is based on academic achievement, community involvement, and essay responses.
New Horizons Credit Union’s Scholarship Program has been going strong for over 23 years awarding over $90,000 in scholarship dollars. To qualify for consideration, a student must be a graduating...
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