American First Credit Union Raises Over $1,700 For Financial Literacy

La Habra, Calif., April 21, 2009— American First Credit Union raised more than $1,700 for financial literacy by selling ice cream bars over the weekend. In effort to raise money for its financial literacy cause, credit union employees sold 580 ice cream bars on Saturday and Sunday at the Orange County Marketplace Swap Meet and Fairgrounds in Costa Mesa, California. Funds raised will go to schools, community youth programs and financial literacy educational support.

American First has been a long-time supporter of financial literacy programs. Over the past several years, American First has implemented Bank at School programs to teach children the importance of saving money at an early age. Last year alone, American First made 60 classroom financial presentations to 1,500 Orange County students. In addition, the credit union has hosted several financial education seminars at many of its branch locations throughout Orange County.

“Financial literacy is now more important than ever,” said Bob Street, American First President/CEO “The funds we raised over the weekend will be used to help members of our community learn important financial information so that they can make smart money-management decisions in these challenging economic times.”

American First Credit Union (AFCU) is a member-owned, full-service financial cooperative established in 1952. It has five convenient Orange County branches, located in La Habra, Buena Park, Placentia, Orange and Tustin. AFCU has over $700 million in assets and serves more than 70,000 members. Membership is open to anyone who lives, works, worships or attends school in Orange County or 16 additional cities throughout the Greater Los Angeles area. To determine credit union eligibility, visit www.amerfirst.org or call 800/ 290-1112.

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