Community
Our Mission In Action
We’re committed to helping communities where we live thrive.
We're focused on, affordable housing, economic development, financial literacy and local sponsorships and donations.
If you're a local community organization seeking financial or volunteer support with your economic development, housing or financial wellness initiatives, you can start the process by filling out this form.
We thoughtfully consider requests/proposals that align with our core focus areas and opportunities that can develop into a partnership between the requesting organization and Valley First Credit Union.
Making Good Happen for Our Members
During the Happy HoliPays initiative, Valley First Contact Center representatives were empowered to provide exceptional assistance to members in need. Whether it's covering a medical or utility bill, ensuring a month's rent or mortgage payment, or putting food on the table for a family, these representatives go above and beyond. Over three days during the holiday season, they're allocated a special budget to deposit cash directly into the accounts of struggling members, offering vital support during a critical time.
”As a young member, they were really helpful. Over the years they helped me establish my credit. They funded my first loan. I’ve now brought my daughter here. Valley First is good for me and good for the family.”
Sergio, Turlock Branch, Member since 1998
Our Impact
As a result of our team’s dedication to the Valley we call home, we are proud to have received these awards and recognitions.
Valley First Credit Union received national recognition at the annual Credit Union National Association (CUNA) Marketing and Business Development Council Conference in Orlando, Florida, bringing home a Diamond Award for the Happy HoliPays campaign. The program won “Category’s Best” honors in the Video Non-Commercial Series category.
Best of 209
Readers’ Choice Turlock
Diamond Award – Happy HoliPays
CDFI Certified U.S. Department of the Treasury
Bauer Financial 5-Star Rating
American Banker, The Most Powerful Women in Credit Unions, 2023 Kathryn J. Davis, CCE
Best of Modesto
Best of Ceres, Readers' Choice
”Our dedication to assisting our members resonates with our core commitment to creating meaningful change, affirming the strength of our ‘doing well by doing good’ philosophy!”
Kathryn J. Davis, CCE
President & CEO, Valley First Credit Union
Supporting Women’s Health
During American Heart Month, our Valley First team wore red in honor of National Wear Red Day. The day brought awareness, raised funds, and provided support and resources for people experiencing heart disease.
Cultivating Economic Equality
We were proud co-sponsor a screen of Show Her the Money film. The film tells the story of female investors who invest in diverse women entrepreneurs and how this funding cultivates economic equality.
Food Equity for All
Members of our team regularly volunteer at the Central California Food Bank and West Modesto Community Collaborative. From unloading groceries to sorting food to funding food vouchers we’re honored to take an active role in the efforts that positively so many people in the Central Valley.