Credit Union Marks Beginning of Holiday Season

By Donating to Fire Victims and the Hungry

   La Habra, Calif., December 1, 2008—American First Credit Union marked the beginning of the holiday season by reaching out to the community they serve. In an effort to help victims of the November 2008 firestorms, representatives collected and donated approximately 50 bags of clothes for the Village of Hope Warehouse, who gave them to Orange County residents who lost their homes in the fires.

   In addition, approximately 450 food items were collected by credit union representatives and donated to the Orange County Food Bank to help feed needy families over the Thanksgiving weekend.

   “As active, concerned members of our community, our associates joined together to organize this fundraiser for fire victims and the hungry,” said Bob Street, American First Credit Union President/CEO. “We are fortunate to be able to help make the holidays a little brighter for those who may be facing extraordinary challenges this season.”

   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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