Credit Union Remains Committed To Community and Charitable Causes

     La Habra, Calif., December 26th, 2008— At American First Credit Union, the Season of Giving lasts throughout the year, as the credit union remains committed to contributing to local charities and helping people in need. In 2008 alone, the credit union and their employees and business partners volunteered countless hours and made contributions to several local charitable organizations. Philanthropic efforts included:

Monetary Donations:

• $5,000  Children’s Hospital Los Angeles
• $2,000  Veterans’ Memorial Fund
• $2,000   Busse Family Special Needs Trust
• $1,000  St. Pius Golf Tournament & Church Festival
• $1,000  St. Cecilia’s Silent Auction
• $500     Tustin Public School Foundation for 2008 Teacher of the Year awards
• $500     St. Cecilia Golf Classic
• $500     Hope School Silent Art Auction
• $500     Linda Vista School Community Fair
• $ 500    North Sunrise Little League
• $400     St. Cecilia and St. Pius School- Worthy Student Award
• $250     Hope Special Education
• $250     Precious Life Pregnant Homeless Shelter
• $100     Villa Park High School- Women Transitional Living Center

Community Participation:

• 160 classroom financial presentations to 1500 Orange County students
• Buena Park Library- City workshop financial classes
• Precious Life Pregnant Homeless Shelter- Financial literacy classes
• Coastline ROP- Adult financial education classes
• Red Ribbon Week- School contest sponsorship
• Hope Special Education- Walk-a-Thon volunteers
• CU Youth Week- Essay and coloring contests and prizes
• Fire Relief Efforts-168 trees planted and 50 bags of clothing donated to fire victims
• Susan G. Komen 3-day walk- Employee participation
• Multiple Sclerosis 100-mile bike ride- Employee participation

Holiday Giving:

• Orange County Food Bank- 450 pounds of Thanksgiving food items collected and donated
• 100 Angel Tree gifts donated for the Crittenton Services for Family and Children
• 500 food items donated to La Habra’s Operation Santa Clause
• Hope School – Hosted holiday concert and sold environmentally friendly tote bags for fundraiser
• El Dorado High School Fundraiser- Holiday gift wrap booth participation

       “During these challenging financial times, it’s comforting to know American First Credit Union is here to help our community in any way possible,” said Bob Street, President/CEO. “It’s an effort that our compassionate employees and business partners make throughout the year, and our contributions and time volunteered this year has significantly helped make a difference in the lives of the people we serve.”

      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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