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:
Bennett Farms Pumpkin Patch
October 1, 2021 - October 31, 2021
Heflin, AL
Bennett Farms is a fourth generation farm and we want to share the fun with you and your family! During the month of October, enjoy a relaxing hayride that visits the pumpkin patch, victory garden and beautiful wild flowers. We have a variety pumpkins and gourds for your decorating needs, delicious country cooking prepared over an open fire in wash pots and in a wood burning stove, and lots of farm fun for the entire family by visiting the pick your own pumpkin patch, farm animals, corn crib, pipe swings, wagon train, hay maze, duck races, pipe slides, and much more!
Centre Fall Festival
October 2, 2021 - October 2, 2021
Centre, AL
Annual Event sponsored by the City of Centre Main Street, Centre, Alabama Entertainment, Over 100 vendors of Arts & Crafts, Homemade Baked Goods, Jewelry, Woodwork, Civic and Church groups fund raisers, Inflatables, and much more! KIDS FUN RUN at 9:00 Parade at 10:00.
YellaWood 500 NASCAR Playoffs Weekend
October 3, 2021 - October 3, 2021
Lincoln, AL
Talladega Superspeedway is NASCAR's biggest and baddest race track, at 2.66-miles with 33-degrees of banking. It's the most competitive and is known internationally - what other venue has a movie named after it (Talladega Nights) and a hit country music song (Talladega)?
The winner of the YellaWood 500 (Sunday, Oct. 3) is guaranteed to make the next round of the NASCAR Cup Series Playoffs. Saturday's (Oct. 2) doubleheader also has NASCAR Playoff ramifications for the NASCAR Xfinity and Camping World Truck Series. Kids 12-and-under are free on Saturday with a paying adult.
Annual National Shrimp Festival
October 7, 2021 - October 10, 2021
Gulf Shores, AL
Savor fresh from the gulf seafood at the 50th 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 Beach Boys at Tuscaloosa Amphitheater
October 14, 2021 - October 14, 2021
Tuscaloosa, AL
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Mentone Colorfest
October 16, 2021 - October 17, 2021
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.