We believe in giving back to our community. Alabama Teachers employees and volunteers work to provide credit union resources to consumers through financial education, event participation, and sponsorships. We are dedicated to the credit union philosophy of "people helping people" and are committed to our members as we all teach — and learn — together.
Some highlights of our community commitment include:
- International Credit Union Day
- First Friday, Downtown Gadsden
- Centre Fall Festival and Kids Fun Run
- Northeast Alabama Heart Walk - American Heart Association
- Superman 5k
- Kickoff Classic for the Kids Golf Tournament
- Relay for Life
- Noble Street Festival
Our Commitment
Alabama Teachers is happy to help non-profit groups and their fund raising efforts in communities surrounding our branch offices whenever possible. Because we have several offices in our communities, many requests are received each week. We ask that you follow our guidelines and provide us with advanced notice.
Donations Guidelines Request Form
Again, thank you for considering Alabama Teachers when planning your event. We appreciate opportunities to sponsor worthy causes throughout the communities that we serve. Good luck with your activities!
First Friday: November
November 1, 2019
Location: Gadsden, AL
First Friday is the place to be in historic downtown Gadsden. Broad Street will be closed from 1st - 7th Streets at 4:00pm and classic cars will start rolling in. The event is from 6:00 - 9:00pm with entertainment at five different locations up and down Broad Street. This free event is family friendly and there is something for everyone!
Walk to END EPILEPSY
November 2, 2019
Location: Birmingham, AL
The Epilepsy Foundation of Alabama will be holding the statewide Walk to END EPILEPSY® on November 2, 2019 at Railroad Park from 11:00am – 1:00pm. The Walk to END EPILEPSY brings the community together to affect change through care, advocacy, research and education. This family-friendly Walk will bring more than 300 people to support the Epilepsy Foundation’s fundraising efforts and help raise awareness about epilepsy.
2019 Canyon Fest
November 2, 2019
Location: Fort Payne, AL
This is the Canyon Center’s biggest event of the year. Don’t miss the live music, nature and art activities, demonstrations, great food, vendors, children’s activities and fun at this signature festival designed to celebrate our canyon and the natural world.
Homestead Hollow 2019
November 8, 2019 - November 9, 2019
Location: Springville, AL
Experience the Homestead Hollow Christmas in the Country Arts and Crafts Festival. Handmade, hand decorated one-of-a-kind arts and crafts festival in a recreated pioneer setting. See demonstrations of blacksmithing, soap making, wood carving, weaving, open hearth cooking, candle making and the only licensed moonshine still in the state of Alabama. Live entertainment, children's activities and great food. Visit the general store for jams, jellies and pickles. A wonderful outside, family day event.
Festival of Trees XXIX
November 9, 2019 - December 31, 2019
Location: Gadsden, AL
The annual Festival of Trees includes 30+ Christmas trees decorated by local schoolchildren.
Creative Spirit Market
November 9, 2019 - November 10, 2019
Location: Fort Payne
Adding a new twist to a typical art fair, this event is designed as an open air showcase, with artist demonstrations, locally & regionally created fine & folk art, premium hand-crafted goods, live acoustic music, as well as interactive kid's art area. Shoppers can browse and watch artists in their creative process, listen to music, plus purchase goods from fine and folk artists such as painters, potters, quilters, weavers & basket makers, fabric spinners, culinary artists and craftsmen. Some unique and one-of-a-kind gifts will be available for purchase. Stop by and get some early gift-shopping in!
Alabama Designer Craftsman 47th Craft Show at the Birmingham Botanical Gardens
November 9, 2019 - November 10, 2019
Location: Birmingham
47th annual Fine Craft Show of juried members of the Alabama Designer Craftsmen (ADC). ADC is an organization that has focused on education of the crafts created in Alabama along with the annual show at the Birmingham Botanical Gardens. Always, the 2nd weekend in November, the show is a community favorite in time for the Holidays. The show and sale takes place inside the main building at BBG, rain or shine. All works for sale are handmade and meant to be worn, used in the home or office or as outdoor artistic decoration to be enjoyed for years to come.Some artists will demonstrate their craft and all will be happy to explain how they make their work. Children can enjoy a free Art Corner and educational program. Admission is $5.00 and Children under 12 are free.
Let it Snow!
November 9, 2019 - January 31, 2020
Location: Gadsden, AL
This is the Hardin Center’s seventh year to host Let it Snow. The highlight of the children’s exhibit is an area filled with a material that resembles and feels like real snow. The snow is made of a non-toxic polymer material that feels cool to the touch but won’t get visitors wet. Children can play in the snow, slide down a snow slide, play in the ball pit, and slide around in their socks on an ice rink. The snow slide is made from a slick material that competition skiers use during the off season and the ice rink is a polished plastic surface that hockey players use for practice. Let it Snow is primarily designed for younger children, ages toddler through the third grade. Regular all-day admission for Let it Snow is $8 per person and includes Imagination Place Children’s Museum. Admission is free for Hardin Center members and for children under 24 months. Let it Snow ends January 31, 2020. All exhibits are open 10 am to 5 pm, Monday through Saturday, and 1 pm – 5 pm on Sunday.
Lee Ann Womack
November 17, 2019
Location: Oxford, AL
A staple of country music since the 90s, superstar Lee Ann Womack’s soulful voice and classic country style have garnered her awards, acclaim, and cross-over fans since she first broke onto the scene. Her newest album, THE LONELY, THE LONESOME, AND THE GONE — a breathtaking hybrid of country, soul, gospel, and blues — comes from Womack’s core. “I could never shake my center of who I was,” says the East Texas native. “I’m drawn to rootsy music. It’s what moves me.”
