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!
Credit Union Partner's Helping Hands Foundation
The Credit Union Partner's Helping Hands Foundation (CUPHHF) is a partnership between Alabama Teachers Credit Union and Family Savings Credit Union. The foundation's purpose is to increase the overall impact of our credit unions by helping others in the communities we serve.
To learn more please visit:
The Community Foundation of Northeast Alabama’s website at yourcommunityfirst.org and navigate to the Credit Union Partner’s Helping Hands Foundation webpage or call 256-231-5160.
Upcoming Community Events:
Oxfordfest 2022
October 1, 2022
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.
Boaz Harvest Festival
October 7, 2022 - October 8, 2022
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. The Festival is held annually on the first weekend of October.
The 51st Kentuck Festival of the Arts
October 15, 2022 - October 16, 2022
Northport
The Kentuck Festival of the Arts is a juried show in its 51st year that attracts 10,000 to 20,000 visitors each year. Along with more than 250 exhibiting artists, the Festival features educational demonstrations, interactive art areas, children's art activities, music, storytelling, craft beer, and food trucks.
The Kentuck Art Center presents regular exhibitions, showcasing southern folk artists as well as traditional and contemporary American craft by both established and emerging artists.
Kentuck strives to showcase work of exceptional quality and creativity by artists in a variety of areas: contemporary art and sculpture, contemporary craft, traditional/heritage craft, and folk/self-taught artists.
Alabama Renaissance Faire 2022
October 22, 2022 - October 23, 2022
Florence
Voted one of the top 20 events in the Southeast during the month of October, the Alabama Renaissance is a premier event that transforms Wilson Park into Fountain-on-the-Green for an entire weekend. It is common to find pirates, fairies, trolls, maidens, kings, and everything in between roaming the park during this exciting event. Vendors, demonstrators, and performers will be situated throughout the park for the entire event. Everyone is welcome - especially those clothed in Renaissance attire!