SignalsAZ.com Prescott News Podcast - Desert Financial Celebrates Grand Opening in Prescott

Episode Date: November 4, 2024

Send us a text and chime in!Desert Financial Credit Union marked the grand opening of its newest branch in Prescott with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Friday, November 1, 2024! In honor of its new Prescott branch, Desert Financial will contribute more than ,000 to local nonprofits during a special "Week of Giving" leading up to the grand opening ceremony. Donations will benefit Prescott organizations dedicated to enhancing the community, including Prescott Area Shelter Services, Friends of Prescott Library, and The Launch Pad Teen Center. “Strong communities create economic opportunity and increase financial well-being for everyone,” said Jeff Meshey, president and CEO of Desert Financial Credit Union.... For the written story, read here >> https://www.signalsaz.com/articles/desert-financial-celebrates-grand-opening-in-prescott/Check out the CAST11.com Website at: https://CAST11.com Follow the CAST11 Podcast Network on Facebook at: https://Facebook.com/CAST11AZFollow Cast11 Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/cast11_podcast_network

Text to Speech Audio articles made possible by the Quest Grant at Yavapai College. Tuition-free industry recognized certificates for your career. Desert Financial Credit Union marked the grand opening of its newest branch in Prescott with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Friday, November 1, 2024. In honor of its new Prescott branch, Desert Financial will contribute more than $60,000 to local nonprofits during a special week of giving leading up to the grand opening ceremony. Donations will benefit Prescott organizations, dedicated to enhancing the community, including Prescott Area Shelter Services, Friends of Prescott

Library, and the Launchpad Teen Center. Strong communities create economic opportunity and increase financial well-being for everyone, said Jeff Meshe, President and CEO of Desert Financial Credit Union. As we expand in the Prescott area, Desert Financial is focused on giving back and ensuring that our presence is felt not only through our financial services but through meaningful support to our neighbors. Branch Details The Prescott Branch will be open from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday, and 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturdays. The branch is unique among Desert Financial locations and offering Medallion's signature guarantees. This special service verifies the authenticity of signatures on documents transferring securities. The branch is staffed by eight full-time employees, all dedicated to providing excellent service to the Prescott community. This grand opening is more than just the launch of a new Desert Financial Credit Union branch, It represents a commitment to the Prescott community, said Jonathan Knight, manager of the Prescott branch. The team members at our branch live here, we work here and we are dedicated to making sure Prescott remains one of the best places to live in all of Arizona.

A commitment to community. Throughout its week of giving, Desert Financial will contribute more than $60,000 to several local organizations, including Middle. Yavapai College Foundation $5,000 for career and technical education scholarships. Middle. U.S. vets dash $5,000 to support transitional housing. Middle dot the launch pad teen center dash $5,000 to sponsor teens participation in project launch, a weekend long intensive workshop, along with 50 hygiene kits. Middle.

dot Lincoln Elementary School dash $5,000 for educational supplies. Middle. Middle. Friends of Prescott Library-5,000 for iPads, applications and books to support nonverbal learners. Middle.com. Mr.Prescott Farmers Market dash $7,500 to support the Feed Your Neighbors Program, which increases access to affordable fresh food for those on a limited income. Middle.priscot Area Shelter Services $15,000 to support their savings match program, which assists families and women in transitioning into permanent housing.

Middle. Prescott Unified School District Education Foundation $15,000 to support innovative collaborative classroom desks in 21 classrooms at Mile High Middle School, impacting nearly 600 students. Since 2020, Desert Financial Credit Union and Desert Financial Foundation have contributed an additional $530,000 in charitable donations, scholarships, and sponsorships to Yavapai County nonprofit organizations and educational institutions. About Desert Financial Credit Union, Union. Celebrating 85 years in Arizona, Desert Financial is the state's most trusted local credit union with over $8 billion in assets, 450 comma-O-O-O-plus members, and nearly 50 branches.

Membership eligibility is open across Arizona with contactless solutions making it easy to click, call, or come in. As a not-for-profit cooperative, Desert Financial takes pride in sharing success. In 2024, members receive $20 million in dividends via the member give-back bonus. Desert Financial is the official banking partner of Now Athletics and the Now Alumni Association. Federally insured by NQA. Learn more at Desertfinancial.com. Catch up with more business, finance, and technology news on Signalsaz.com. Be in the know with the F1RSD 2 No Ultimate Holiday Guide. Coming soon to your area.