America First Credit Union will celebrate the opening of a Glendale branch at 5084 N. 83rd Ave. with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Friday, Aug. 21. Community leaders and stakeholders are invited to the event. 

The expansion marks the institution’s fourth new Arizona branch in the past year and reinforces the credit union’s commitment to serving members throughout the growing Phoenix metropolitan area.

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“Every new America First Credit Union branch represents another step in our commitment to meeting our members where they live, work, and do business,” said Thayne Shaffer, America First Credit Union’s president and chief executive officer.

“Glendale is a thriving community with tremendous opportunity, and we’re excited to expand our presence in the West Valley while providing members with personalized service, innovative financial solutions, and the resources they need to achieve their goals.”

The location offers a drive-through, video teller services, business services, wealth management solutions and a full suite of financial products.

Beyond traditional financial services, the new branch will serve as a resource for financial education, offering workshops and resources focused on topics including budgeting, credit management, homeownership, fraud prevention and savings strategies.

In Arizona, the credit union serves more than 150,000 members. The credit union will continue expanding its Arizona footprint with future branch locations planned for North Scottsdale, South Scottsdale and Surprise.

Founded in 1939, America First Credit Union has grown into one of the strongest and most progressive credit unions in the country. It is the sixth-largest credit union in the nation with $25 billion in assets and 118 locations across Arizona, California, Idaho, Nevada, New Mexico and Utah, serving 1.5 million members. America First is a member-owned, not-for-profit cooperative financial. Learn more at americafirst.com.