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When we called Dale M. to let him know that he was one of our lucky Big Prize Savers, he was thrilled to hear the news. When he found out that he had won the GRAND prize of $50,000, he couldn’t contain his excitement. Could you?

How did he win? Dale has been a member for over 40 years, but his veteran status isn’t why he won. He simply won for saving smart.

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Believe it or not, giving back and donating doesn’t have to cost you a penny. Maybe you’re torn between two New Year's Resolutions: to save more money or to give back to those less fortunate. Good news – you can do both! Make 2021 extra special and try some of these ways you can donate without breaking the bank.  

This is a win-win when...

For three decades, CHOC Walk in the Park presented by the Disneyland Resort has been a cherished community event benefiting the Children’s Hospital of Orange County (CHOC). The 5K walking unites many communities to support the medical wellbeing of children. COVID-19 brought on a new set of challenges to support the annual event, but that didn’t stop American First Credit Union (AFCU). AFCU brought many creative solutions to the table.

To support CHOC and the virtual CHOC...

It’s a Friday night, and is it time to binge-watch The Office on Netflix? Not with MSI (Make Success Initiative) – Fullerton. MSI helps to foster academic success, establish a support network of mentors, and increase graduation and retention rates of Cal State University, Fullerton’s men of color. MSI has proven effective at improving the GPA and graduation rates of its scholars. On September 25, 2020, their students chose to spend their Friday fostering life and professional...

American First Credit Union (AFCU) donated over $2,700 to Relay for Life of Northwest Orange County this year and participated in their event to raise awareness and funds against cancer.

Covid-19 has changed the way we Relay, an event that American First has been proud to support since 2004. Even though we can’t currently be face-to-face, we continue the support for our community by raising awareness and donations for the American Cancer Society, a cause near and dear to many of...

American First Credit Union (AFCU) was recently honored with the prestigious Diamond Award, which recognizes outstanding marketing and business development achievements in the credit union industry.

AFCU won the Ongoing Events - Diamond Award for the Credit Union’s community service efforts through our Caring First program. Caring First is one of our most prominent community-based programs...

As part of our Caring First community service efforts, American First Credit Union (AFCU) donated various supplies to Mary’s Kitchen to assist the homeless population in Orange County, CA. AFCU purchased containers, utensils, and other necessary supplies to help ensure the organization could continually provide and support the community with fresh, clean materials amidst the uncertainty of COVID-19.

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Bite of Reality (BOR) aims to educate adolescents on real-world finances in an engaging simulation. It’s a FREE interactive financial literacy event that American First Credit Union hosts along with other credit unions in the nation. Our aim is to help young people learn the importance of saving money, developing wise spending habits, living within your means, and planning for their future!

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Welcome to American First Credit Union’s new online home! We listened to a lot of feedback and suggestions to bring you our new and improved website.

We’re still the credit union you can rely on for all your financial services, but with a revamped online experience. Our goal was to bring American First to modern standards making browsing accessible, efficient, and effortless...

American First Credit Union is founded on the credit union legacy of “people helping people.” In that spirit, we serve our local communities in a variety of ways. Caring First is our mission to help neighboring people and communities: a humanitarian effort that we have been part of for decades.

You may have seen associates helping restore Boys & Girls Clubs in Fullerton, providing financial education to youth at...