Charity Works, Donations, and Outreach

Real Wishes Foundation and Dancing Like the Stars

July 27, 2022

We love what the Real Wishes foundation does in our community.  Their annual event "Dancing Like the Stars" is a really great fundraiser.  We are donating this basket of bath and beauty products for their silent auction on August 13th. Value $100.read more.

Donation to Walden Grove HS

July 26, 2022

Thanks Walden Grove HS for coming to our Sahuarita/Green Valley branch to pick up your check! We love helping out when we can. #girlsbasketball, #stronggirls, #creditunionfamily #donate #sahuarita #greenvalleyread more.

Rotary Green Valley

Love being a part of Green Valley Rotary Club.  They are great people and always willing to lend a helping hand.  We know this small donation will be used for their charity or outreach projects.  We are proud to be part of this wonderful group!  read more.

Donation to Southeastern Arizona National Alliance on Mental Illness

June 24, 2022

Mental Illness is often overlooked in our communities. ASCU is donating $250 to the SE Arizona chapter of National Alliance of Mental Illness to help out.read more.

Donation to the Veterans of Foreign Wars

April 8, 2022

Tom Wiederstein picks up a donation from ASCU in support of their Vernon White Golf Tournament.  The Tournament will be held on June 5, 2022 at the Mountain View Golf Course on Ft. Huachuca.read more.

Donation for Operation Toothbrush!

Anna picks up a check for Operation Toothbrush, a 501c3 Charity right here in Sierra Vista.  Operation Toothbrush provides toothbrushes and personal hygiene kits for homeless veterans. You can find out more about them at:  HOME | Toothbrush (operationtoothbrushusa.com)  read more.

ASCU Fosters Kitten Found On Highway

April 1, 2022

This poor kitten was found on the highway near Benson, but she's getting better and better every day!  Thanks to Benson Animal Hospital for staying late on a Friday to see her.read more.

Donation to Animal League of Sahuarita

February 10, 2022

Yesenia, our branch manager in Green Valley/Sahuarita, is always reaching out.  Whether it be helping out with projects for the Rotary of Green Valley, meeting with local volunteers and charity groups, or helping our members with their financial goals, she is always willing to lend a helping hand.  read more.

Rage Against Scams

February 9, 2022

Another successful Rage Against Scams workshop at the Sierra Vista Library.  We love providing people with insight into scams and fraud and concrete ways to protect themselves.read more.

Army Emergency Relief Fund Donation

February 3, 2022

We always want to give back to the community when we can. Ft. Huachuca is such an integral part of our community and Cochise County.  This year we wanted to help out the Army Emergency Relief Fund.  Their mission is to help US Army soldiers and their dependents.  They provide…read more.

Green Valley Rotary Club

February 1, 2022

American Southwest Credit Union is at a Rotary Club meeting! Yesenia will officially join with the Green Valley Rotary Club soon! Rotary is a community service organization that connects a diverse group of professional people. It brings people together that want to give back.read more.

We Care Pregnancy Center of Benson AZ

January 27, 2022

Supporting our local charities is one of the ways we contribute to our communities.  This year American Southwest Credit Union is proud to make a $500 donation to We Care Pregnancy Center.  The goal of We Care of Benson is to support both women and men in times of unexpected…read more.

ASCU at Innovations In Education

January 26, 2022

American Southwest Credit Union was an exhibitor and a presenter at the Innovations In Education Conference presented by the Cochise County Superintendent's Office.  We presented a program called "Money Moves, How Money Affects Your Relationships and Ability for Long Term Success."  We also gave out free curriculum "Money Moves" binders…read more.

Donation to the Douglas Art Association

Douglas is a town with a lot of history and we are proud to be a part of it! Today we stopped by the Douglas Art Association and gave them a small donation to help with their building repairs.  The Douglas Art Association has the perfect location in the old…read more.

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.