May 27th, 2026016BIRMINGHAM, AL— AmFirst, in collaboration with the Children’s of Alabama INDY Grand Prix, has named Rebecca Smith of Shades Cahaba Elementary School as the 2026 Educator Champion of the Year. Smith received a $5,000 grant to invest in technology and classroom materials that will benefit students across Homewood City Schools for years...
May 13th, 2026031BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — May 12, 2026 — AmFirst is proud to announce the successful conclusion of its 2026 Better Basics partnership, a campaign designed to support early childhood literacy across Central Alabama. Through a month-long book drive and an employee volunteer day at a local school, AmFirst members, employees, and community...
March 27th, 2026030Birmingham, Ala. — AmFirst was among 181 credit unions nationwide named as winners of the prestigious Diamond Awards, America’s Credit Unions Marketing, PR & Development Council’s annual competition recognizing excellence in credit union marketing. The credit union returned winning six awards, the most out of Alabama, and...
March 9th, 2026039BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — AmFirst, one of Alabama’s largest credit unions, announced the acquisition of a newly renovated office building at 110 12th St. N.—just three blocks from its longstanding corporate headquarters at 1200 4th Ave. N. The purchase marks another significant step in AmFirst’s continued growth and commitment to...
February 25th, 2026045BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — AmFirst is proud to announce the recipients of its 2026 Community First campaign: Covenant Rescue Group, Forge Breast Cancer Survivor Center, Jones Valley Teaching Farm, and Libby’s Friends. The Community First campaign is an annual AmFirst tradition where employees nominate and support local non-profit...
February 3rd, 2026031BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — AmFirst is proud to announce three leadership promotions that will help guide the organization into its next chapter of growth and innovation. Paul Hoffman has been named Vice President–Strategic Initiatives, John Vaughn has been promoted to Vice President–Information Technology, and David O’Dell has been...
December 8th, 2025039BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — AmFirst awarded 14 grants, totaling more than $60,000, to organizations across Alabama at a Grants Reception on December 4, 2025. The grants, ranging from $2,500 to $7,500, are part of the credit union’s corporate giving.
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August 22nd, 2025021MOBILE, Ala. — AmFirst’s 2025 Feeding Families Across Alabama Food Drive inspired the Mobile community to unite against hunger throughout July. Through the generosity of AmFirst members, employees, and local residents, the AmFirst Mobile location raised $2,500 for The Love All Pantry, an organization that supplies essential groceries...
August 15th, 20251628BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Throughout July, AmFirst and ABC 33/40 joined forces for the 2025 Feeding Families Across Alabama Food Drive, rallying the community to fight food insecurity across the region. Thanks to the remarkable generosity of members and partners, AmFirst’s combined collection of nonperishable food items and monetary...
August 5th, 2025069CULLMAN, 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...
