Celebrating Culture and Community at the Douglas Mariachi Festival

This Saturday, the heart of downtown Douglas will come alive with music, heritage, and community spirit as the Douglas Mariachi Festival takes place on G Avenue in front of the historic Gadsden Hotel. We are honored to support this special event through a $1,000 donation that helps cover the cost of a live mariachi performance […]

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From Player to Supporter: Giving Back in Hayden-Winkelman

Giving back to a place that shaped you has a special meaning. Recently, our Kearny branch team had the chance to do just that by presenting a $2,000 donation to the Hayden-Winkelman Little League right on the field where countless memories are created. For team member Melinda Marinez, this was especially meaningful, having grown up […]

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Investing in Future Leaders: Supporting Douglas High School at the 2026 LEAD Conference

At American Southwest Credit Union, we believe strong communities are built by investing in the next generation of leaders. With that in mind, we were proud to support the Douglas High School National Honor Society as they attended the 2026 LEAD Conference in Washington, D.C. A few months ago, Grace Docto, who leads the National Honor […]

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Proud to support the Copper Basin Chamber of Commerce in Kearny, Arizona!

ASCU Kearny Branch Staff wearing Pioneer Days T-Shirts.

ASCU recently donated to the Pioneer T-Shirt campaign, which raises funds for the Chamber. The Chamber supports local businesses and the community by promoting Kearny, attracting visitors, and fostering a thriving economic environment. Purchasing a Pioneer T-Shirt contributes to the Chamber’s efforts to strengthen the community, support local initiatives, create jobs, and improve the quality […]

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ASCU Backs Hayden-Winkelman Little League’s 2025 Season

ASCU donation to Hayden-Winkleman Little League 2025.

Investing in our community’s future, one swing at a time! American Southwest Credit Union is excited to announce our donation to the Hayden-Winkelman Little League. They’re dedicated to providing a memorable season for local youth, teaching valuable life lessons through baseball and softball. Thank you, Hayden-Winkelman Little League, for all you do!       […]

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Supporting the Copper Basin Chamber of Commerce in Kearny, AZ

ASCU donation Copper Basin Chamber Pioneer T-Shirts 2025

Donating to the Pioneer T-Shirt campaign is a small way to make a big difference in Kearny! These shirts help raise funds for the Copper Basin Chamber of Commerce, which supports our local businesses and community. They work tirelessly to promote Kearny, attract visitors, and foster a thriving economic environment. By purchasing a Pioneer T-Shirt, […]

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American Southwest Credit Union Supports Huachuca City Lions Club

donation to the Huachuca City Lions Club.

American Southwest Credit Union (ASCU) is proud to announce a donation to the Huachuca City Lions Club. This contribution will help support the club’s many community service projects, including providing vision care to those in need, and supporting special needs programs. Learn more about the Huachuca City Lions Club: https://e-clubhouse.org/sites/huachucacity/index.php   […]

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ASCU is a supporter of Winkelman Preparatory School

ASCU donation to Winkleman Prep

Great things happen when community partners come together! American Southwest Credit Union is proud to team up with Winkelman Preparatory School & Mooseknuckle Prints. They’re the ones behind school spirit wear! Supporting local businesses like Mooseknuckle Prints helps our whole community thrive. #WinkelmanPrep #MooseknucklePrints #ASCU #SupportLocal #CommunityPartnership #Education #KearnyAZ […]

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We’re proud to support our Green Valley community!

We’re excited to announce that American Southwest Credit Union has made a donation to the Rotary Club of Green Valley, AZ. This contribution will help support the club’s many community service projects. Thank you to the Rotary Club for all that you do for Green Valley! https://www.rotaryclubofgreenvalley.org/ #ASCU #GreenValley #RotaryClub #CommunityService […]

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Douglas High Class of 2025, Get Ready for Senior Year!

American Southwest Credit Union (ASCU) is proud to announce a donation to the Douglas High School Class of 2025! This contribution will help cover expenses for your Senior Trip and other exciting Senior Year activities. We at ASCU believe in investing in our community’s future, and that includes supporting bright young minds like yours. Get […]

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American Southwest Credit Union Supports Local Heroes

American Southwest Credit Union, Green Valley/Sahuarita Branch is proud to announce a donation to the Green Valley Firefighters Foundation! The Green Valley Firefighters Foundation is a non-profit organization that supports the Green Valley Fire Department. The Foundation provides financial assistance for vital equipment, training, and community outreach programs that help keep our firefighters safe and […]

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We’re Proud to Support Our Community: Jesus M. Cordova Memorial Foundation

A big shoutout to our amazing Green Valley/Sahuarita Branch President, Yesenia Porras, for presenting a donation to the Jesus M. Cordova Memorial Foundation (JMCF)! The JMCF honors the memory of fallen Nogales Police Officer Jesus “Chuy” Cordova by providing educational support to our community. Their mission is truly inspiring. Learn more about the JMCF and […]

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Donation to Green Valley Rotary Club

check presentation photo to Green Valley Rotary Club

Yesenia Porras is our branch manager in Green Valley/Sahuarita.  She is also active in the Green Valley Rotary club, attending meetings and volunteering her time to assist with their group’s fundraising efforts.  ASCU is proud to donate a few dollars to help 501c3 organizations succeed in their community outreach projects. Way to spread some holiday […]

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Army Emergency Relief Fund Donation

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 emergency aid either from a […]

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We Care Pregnancy Center of Benson AZ

From left to right: Amanda, Center director of We Care in Benson and Arcelia, Branch Manager of American Southwest Credit Union in Benson. Donation Check transfer

Supporting local charities is one of the ways we contribute to our communities. This year, American Southwest Credit Union is proud to donate $500 to We Care Pregnancy Center. The goal of We Care of Benson is to support both women and men during unexpected pregnancies by providing resources and classes that help prepare them. […]

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Financial Education Program Highlights from Innovations in Education Conference

American Southwest Credit Union proudly participated as an exhibitor and presenter at the Innovations in Education Conference, hosted by the Cochise County Superintendent’s Office. Our engaging session, titled “Money Moves: How Money Affects Your Relationships and Ability for Long-Term Success,” focused on the vital role of financial education in fostering healthier relationships and sustainable success […]

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Douglas Art Association: Supporting Local Art in Historic Douglas

Douglas is a town rich in history, and we take pride in contributing to its vibrant cultural heritage. Recently, we visited the Douglas Art Association, located in the charming old library building, and made a donation to assist with necessary building repairs. The Douglas Art Association is a community gem, perfectly situated to showcase the […]

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American Southwest Credit Union Donates $10,000 to Eastern Arizona College Foundation

In a strong show of support for higher education in Southeastern Arizona, representatives from American Southwest Credit Union (American Southwest) have made a substantial contribution to the Eastern Arizona College Foundation. American Southwest, including Ron Curtis, Director of Commercial Lending, and Jay Williamson, CEO and President, presented a $10,000 check to the foundation to kick […]

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Donation to Cochise Education Foundation

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 expressed her gratitude for the […]

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Supporting Military Families: Our Contribution to the Chaplains Tithes and Offerings Fund at Ft. Huachuca

We are proud supporters of our military families, and this year, we took a meaningful step to make a difference. We donated to the Chaplains’ Tithes and Offerings Fund at Ft Huachuca, which plays a vital role in assisting enlisted and in-need military families during the holidays. This fund helps provide essential food and resources, […]

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Highlights from the 2021 Sheriff’s Charity Ride

We are proud to serve as the title sponsor of the Cochise County Sheriff’s Charity Ride each year, which raises funds for local charities in Cochise County. The Sheriff’s Department has excelled in fundraising, resulting in $40,000 distributed this year, with $10,000 going to each charity. The charity ride features both on-road courses for motorcycles […]

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Money Moves with Jacqui Clay

We are excited to announce our partnership with the Cochise County Superintendent’s Office this year to present the “Money Moves” financial education curriculum specifically designed for Cochise County teachers. This initiative aims to equip educators with essential financial literacy tools to share with their students. We’ll also be participating in the annual training day in […]

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Transforming Financial Futures: Our Financial Education Workshop in Douglas

This year, we proudly launched our financial education program with an impactful workshop in Douglas, AZ. A special thank you goes to Angie Luna from the Youth Quest Program in Cochise County, whose dedication made this event possible. Angie played a crucial role by bringing students together, coordinating transportation, securing the venue, arranging catering, and […]

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Miss Sierra Vista Scholarship Foundation

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 community service projects and serve […]

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Donation to SAT

$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’ Emergency Data Cards  Neighborhood Legal […]

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2019 Sheriff’s Charity Ride

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.  Border Animal Rescue (BAR) helps […]

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2019 Cochise County Sheriff’s Charity Ride: Saturday November 2nd

Our 2019 Cochise County Sheriff’s Charity Ride is coming up next weekend, Saturday November 2nd.  Registration begins at 8:00 am at American Southwest Credit Union. Our charities this year are:  Border Animal Rescue, Civil Vision Warrior Healing Project, and the Willcox Quarterback Club.  This year we are able to give thousands of dollars to each […]

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