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!
8th Annual Habitat Dragon Boat Festival
August 17, 2019
Location: Gadsden, AL
Paddling together makes for great results! All proceeds benefit Gadsden-Etowah Habitat for Humanity’s mission to build simple, decent, affordable housing for partnership families.
First Friday: September
September 6, 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!
Michael Bolton
September 15, 2019
Location: Oxford, AL
Michael Bolton, the multiple Grammy Award-winning singer, songwriter and social activist, has sold more than 65 million albums and singles worldwide. He continues to tour the world every year, all while writing, recording and taping for a wide array of projects. Know for his soulful voice and poignant lyrics, his timeless charm and good looks have also earned him a spot in several "People Magazine's Sexiest Man" issues. Bolton remains committed to humanitarian causes, especially through the Michael Bolton Charities as well as other philanthropic organizations.
Dino-Light with Lightwire Theatre
September 17, 2019
Location: Oxford
DINO-LIGHT, formerly known as Darwin the Dinosaur, was the recipient of the prestigious Jim Henson Foundation Grant and is the first feature-length theatrical production created and performed by creators Ian Carney and Corbin Popp. In this original storyline, a famous scientist with magic powers brings a friendly dinosaur to life. When the dinosaur wanders away from home, he discovers a wonderful world full of creatures that light up the darkness and help him find the true meaning of love. This glow-in-the-dark adventure is visually stunning and has been praised for its cutting edge blend of puppetry, technology, and dance by audiences all over the world.
Third Thursday at the Water Wall
Until September 19, 2019
Location: Gadsden, AL
Are you ready to get outside and enjoy some great music? Join us at the Water Wall the third Thursday of each month from May - September. Bring your cooler, your dinner, your lawn chair and your dancing shoes for a fun night of family entertainment!
Albertville Community Yard Sale
September 27, 2019 - September 28, 2019
Location: Albertville
Visit Albertville for our Community Wide Yard Sale the 4th weekend of September each year. See you on the mountain!
Boaz Harvest Festival 2019
October 4 - October 5, 2019
Location: Boaz, AL
Boaz October Harvest Festival is a unique annual outdoor event featuring over 250 vendors, of arts, crafts and food vendors, entertainment, farmer's market, Miss Harvest Festival Pageant, moon pie-eating contest, children's play area, entertainment, Antique Car Show, Antique Tractor & Engine Show and lots more for the entire family.
Centre Fall Festival 2019
October 5, 2019
Location: Centre, AL
Centre Fall Festival, 1st Saturday in October 7 am- noon Main Street Centre, Alabama Antique Cars & Tractors, Arts & Crafts, Music, Rides, Food and Parade at 10 am
Oxfordfest 2019
October 5, 2019
Location: Oxford, AL
Oxfordfest is an annual arts and craft festival which takes place the first Saturday in October on Main Street in Oxford, Alabama. The festival features arts and craft vendors from all over, food, live music, fun for all ages, hourly prize drawings and a $1000.00 give away. All proceeds benefit local charities and organizations.
Barber Vintage Festival
October 4, 2019 to October 6, 2019
Location: Birmingham, AL
The three-day festival features an entertaining fan zone, shows, Ace Corner, swap meet with hundreds of vendors, motorcycle gatherings and races that take place on and off the course. The Museum extends its hours and hosts seminars all weekend long! Visit website for event schedule.
48th Annual National Shrimp Festival 2019
October 10, 2019 - October 13, 2019
Location: Gulf Shores
Savor fresh from the gulf seafood at the 48th Annual National Shrimp Festival during this four-day event that attracts over 300,000 people. This year the festival will play host to more than 80 hours of musical entertainment featuring a lineup of national, regional and local acts. There will be musical acts to please all palates, including Blues, Motown, Southern Rock, Jazz, Zydeco and Country. The music begins at 10 a.m. each day and runs through 10 p.m. Thursday through Saturday and 5 p.m. on Sunday.
The Simon & Garfunkel Story
October 11, 2019
Location: Oxford
Now seen by over a 1/4 million people across the world, ‘The Simon and Garfunkel Story’ is a critically acclaimed concert style theatre show about two young boys from Queens, New York who went on to become the world’s most successful music duo of all time. Using state of the art video projection, incredible lighting and a full live band ‘The Simon & Garfunkel Story’ is a moving and powerful concert featuring all the hits such as ‘Mrs Robinson’, ‘Bridge Over Troubled Water’, ‘Homeward Bound’, ‘Scarborough Fair’, ‘The Boxer’, ‘The Sound Of Silence’ and many more, this is a show not to be missed!
Mentone Colorfest
October 19, 2019 - October 20, 2019
Location: Mentone, AL
Come and enjoy the Fall season! Since 1983, visitors have enjoyed the breathtaking fall colors and season at the annual Mentone Colorfest. This event is filled with handmade arts & crafts, great food, live entertainment and much more. Located at the scenic Mentone Brow Park on Saturday & Sunday. Before leaving, be sure to browse the rest of the mountaintop town and check out locally owned shops and boutiques and other unique places.
