Charity Works, Donations, and Outreach

Arizona Based Credit Union Opens 2022 With Donation To EAC’s Foundation

January 11, 2022

L-R: Ron Curtis, ASCU Director of Commercial Lending; Jay Williamson, ASCU CEO and President; David Udall, EAC Foundation Executive Director; Ryan Rapier, EAC Foundation Director of Alumni Relations and Development [EAC – Submitted photo]. GilaValley Central Reports:  "Signaling their commitment to higher education in Southeastern Arizona, representatives from American Southwest…read more.

Donation to Cochise Education Foundation

January 10, 2022

American Southwest Credit Union believes in and supports higher education.  Representative Kristin Gray from American Southwest Credit Union (ASCU), presents a check for $1,000 to the the Cochise Education Foundation. Foundation board member Eric Petermann, and Jacqui Clay, Cochise County School Superintendent, were present to receive the donation. Jacqui Clay…read more.

Supporting Our Military

December 2, 2021

We are proud supporters of our military families.  This year we donated to the Chaplains Tithes and Offerings Fund on Ft. Huachuca.  This fund helps enlisted and in-need military families with food for the holidays.  Thanks Ft. Huachuca, for making this possible!  read more.

Cochise County Sheriff’s Charity Ride

November 10, 2021

We love being a title sponsor for the Cochise County Sheriff's Charity Ride every year, raising money for local charities in Cochise County.  The Sheriff's Department did an amazing job raising money to support these charities.  This year the charities received $10,000 each for a total of $40,000 given!  The…read more.

Money Moves with Jacqui Clay

September 19, 2021

We were happy to partner with the Cochise County Superintendent's Office this year to present "Money Moves" financial education curriculum to Cochise County Teachers.  We are going to be at their annual training day in January too!  Looking forward to bringing this important aspect of learning to our youth.read more.

Financial Education Workshop

July 29, 2021

Our financial education program was kicked off this year with a workshop in Douglas AZ.  Special thanks to Angie Luna who works for the Youth Quest Program in Cochise County. Angie brought the students together, arranged transportation and the location for the workshop, arranged catering and everything else needed to…read more.

Donation to American Foundation for Suicide Prevention

Our local community is really working hard to bring awareness and compassion to those suffering.   Join the walk for awareness on October 23rd.  More information at: OutoftheDarknessWalkread more.

Donation to NAMI SEAZ

Proud to donate to National Alliance on Mental Illness of Southeastern Arizona.  Don't forget to register for their event, the Sky Island Bike Tour on October 2nd. Show your support and ride!  https://www.skyislandtour.com/read more.

Miss Sierra Vista Scholarship Foundation

June 14, 2021

We value our youth at American Southwest Credit Union and this year, we've made a $1000 donation to the Miss Sierra Vista Scholarship Foundation.  These girls represent the community of Sierra Vista and develop a community service platform.  During their time in the program, they each spend time promoting their…read more.

Green Valley/Sahuarita Chamber of Commerce Dinner

May 30, 2021

Our ASCU team attended the Green Valley/Sahuarita Chamber of Commerce Dinner.  It was great to meet new people in the business community. We hope to attend next year!read more.

$10,000 Check to Cochise College Foundation

December 11, 2020

Cochise College is a great way to start a career or change careers.  Our donation of $10,000 this year is earmarked for non-traditional students who have been affected by the pandemic.  If you have lost a job due to the pandemic and need a fresh start in a different career…read more.

$10,000 Donation to Chiricahua Community Health

ASCU proudly supports the communities where we serve.  During this pandemic, we wanted to assist with health related issues revolving around COVID-19.  Our donation will go to directly assist for testing, and distribution of the vaccine, when it becomes available.read more.

$5,000 Donation to the Chaplain’s Tithes and Offerings Fund

This donation goes out the the Army Chaplain's Tithes and Offerings Fund, which provides food and clothing to those in our immediate area who are in need this holiday season.  Thanks for all you do!read more.

$5,000 Just Kids Donation

Just Kids, Inc. is a foundation of the Sierra Vista – San Pedro Kiwanis Club.  The foundation was established in 1993.The foundation’s goal is to enhance the lives of needy, at risk children in the greater Sierra Vista area. With more than 97% of budget addressing these needs directly, Just…read more.

Donation to SAT

December 10, 2020

$10,000 to the Sheriff's Assist Team Here is a list of the accomplishments and areas of support given by SAT  88-Crime for Cochise County ACO Support  Assist Detention Personnel  Background Investigations  Cold Case Investigations  Crime Scene Investigations  Crime Scene Security  Crowd Control  DUI Task Force Support  Emergency Evacuation Notifications  Merchants’…read more.

$5,000 Donation Check Presentation for Salvation Army

November 18, 2020

It's the annual Red Kettle Kick Off and we are proud to be the first to put money into the kettle!  Watch the live presentation on the Salvation Army page!  read more.

8th Annual Cochise County Sheriff’s Charity Ride

November 7, 2020

8th Annual Cochise County Sheriff’s Charity Ride ASCU is a proud title sponsor of the Charity Ride, our first responders, and our community. Did you miss one of the biggest annual events in Cochise County?   We had almost 500 people sign up for this 2020 event!  People were able to…read more.

2019 Sheriff’s Charity Ride

November 5, 2019

American Southwest Credit Union, in partnership with the Annual Cochise County Sheriff’s Charity Ride was a huge success this year!  Together we were able to raise $30,000 for local Cochise County charities.  The 2019 beneficiary charities were: Border Animal Rescue, Civil Vision Warrior Healing Project, and the Willcox Quarterback Club. …read more.