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:
Cullman Strawberry Festival
May 1, 2021
Cullman, AL
Cullman StrawberryFest features the best strawberries and produce in North Alabama. Along with our outstanding music venue, classic car show, arts and crafts, and scrumptious food vendors, visitors can plan to spend the whole day shopping in the unique stores in our downtown district, dancing to a variety of music playing at the Festhalle or visiting our historic districts via guided tours provided by the Cullman County Museum.
2021 Gulf Coast Hot Air Balloon Festival
May 7, 2021 - May 9, 2021
Foley, AL
The Park at OWA in Foley is the spot for high-flying adventure and family fun at the Gulf Coast Hot Air Balloon Festival. Balloon flights, glows and tethered rides (weather permitting) add to the fun at dawn and dusk. Pilots from across the U.S will participate. The festival will include balloon glows Friday and Saturday night, tethered balloon rides, the Dare Devil Dog Show, carnival rides, arts and crafts vendors, kids activities and great food and entertainment.
US 11 Antique Alley Yard Sale
May 13, 2021 - May 16, 2021
Fort Payne, AL
Follow the scenic U.S. Highway 11 from Meridian, MS to Bristol, VA for more than 500-miles of yard sales! Explore charming historic communities and downtown districts like the 1889 boom town district of Fort Payne, Alabama.
Homestead Hollow Harvest Arts and Crafts Festival
May 14, 2021 - May 16, 2021
Springville, AL
3 day arts and crafts festival featuring hand made/hand decorated arts and crafts. Recreated pioneer village and demonstrators, children's activites, live entertainment, delicious food. A great outing for the whole family.
Community Shred Day
May 15, 2021
Anniston & Gadsden Offices
Professionally discard personal information such as financial statements, receipts, old bills, confidential documents, or recycling.
FREE EVENT : Open to the public. Limit 6 trash bags (13 gallon) per person.
9am until noon
Cheaha Challenge Gran Fondo Century & ULTRA Ride
May 15, 2021 - May 16, 2021
Jacksonville, AL
The Northeast Alabama Bicycle Assoc. is proud to offer a wonderful event highlighting the beauty of our area. The Cheaha Challenge Century & ULTRA rides are the premier events for the bike club, and to make sure we have something for everyone, we offer a family ride, too, The Challenge/ULTRA, known as the "toughest ride in the South," offer distance options of 24, 44, 62, 84, 100 and 126 miles. The ULTRA is for experienced riders only, encompassing 13, 500 feet of climbing. The Chief Ladiga Cruise is a kinder, gentler ride, which is on the paved rails-to-trail, the Chief Ladiga Trail. The Time Trial (new in 2019) is held on the Chief Ladiga Trail from Piedmont to Jacksonville.
Community Shred Day
June 5, 2021
Fort Payne & Centre Offices
Professionally discard personal information such as financial statements, receipts, old bills, confidential documents, or recycling.
FREE EVENT : Open to the public. Limit 6 trash bags (13 gallon) per person.
9am until noon
Wheels on the Hill Car Show
June 11, 2021 - June 13, 2021
Gadsden, AL
The 7th Annual Wheels on the Hill car show will be held on June 11-13, 2021 at Noccalula Falls Park & Campground. Friday & Saturday 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday 8 a.m-Noon $3.00 (ages 4 years old & up) *Enjoy Vintage & Classic Cars and Trucks* *Food, Craft & Antique Vendors* *DJ music all weekend* This is a rain or shine event.
Chilton County Peach Festival
June 19, 2021 - June 26, 2021
Clanton, AL
Join in as Chilton County celebrates Alabama peaches. Pageants are held throughout the week, along with the Peach Run, art exhibitions, a cook-off, live music, parades, live and silent auctions, barbecue and much more.
40th Annual Alabama Blueberry Festival
June 19, 2021
Brewton, AL
This festival has arts and crafts, a car show, live entertainment, blueberries, blueberry bushes, t-shirts and food. There is also a free children's section. Home of the "original" blueberry ice cream (made especially for the festival). Also, blueberry cobbler & crunch made with local berries!
Anniston Family Heritage Festival and Concert
June 19, 2021
Anniston, AL
Join us at Zinn Park as we celebrate our Annual Anniston Family Heritage Festival & Concert!! The fun starts at Noon and doesn't stop until long after the sun goes down with great musical performances. The event is held annually on the third Saturday in June.
Guntersville Lake Hydrofest
June 26, 2021 - June 27, 2021
Guntersville, AL
Powerboat racing returns to Lake Guntersville June 26-27, 2021, bringing back one of the oldest and most popular tourism events held on the 69,000 acre reservoir. Attendance at the event is expected to top 50,000, attracting race fans and water enthusiasts from all across the country.