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November 21, 2025

SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union Wins Three Awards from the Marketing Association of Credit Unions

SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union received three awards at the 2025 Marketing Association of Credit Unions (MAC) Awards held Oct. 29 in Ft. Lauderdale, FL. These annual awards recognize the most creative and effective marketing efforts in the credit union industry, judged on strategy, design,...

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November 14, 2025

Redwood Credit Union and SchoolsFirst Credit Union Host an International Delegation of Industry Leaders to Support the Global Credit Union Movement

Redwood Credit Union in Northern California and SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union in Southern California welcomed more than 40 credit union leaders from across Africa to their respective headquarters for a multi-day Learn & Share Visit focused on collaboration, community impact and cultural...

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November 4, 2025

SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union Names Michael Pfau SVP of Digital Experience

SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union, the largest credit union in California and the largest serving school employees and their families, has hired Michael Pfau in the new role of  Senior Vice President of Digital Experience. With more than 1 million Members using online and mobile banking each month,...

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October 28, 2025

SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union Opens New Branch in Burbank

SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union, the largest credit union in California and the largest serving school employees and their families, opened a new branch in the city of Burbank, extending its footprint to 71 branches in California. Serving the Los Angeles and greater San Fernando Valley, more than...

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October 21, 2025

Eleven Orange County Credit Unions Come Together to Celebrate International Credit Union Day

SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union welcomed 10 Orange County credit unions to the Credit Union’s headquarters in Tustin on Oct. 16 for International Credit Union Day,® creating an opportunity to share the accomplishments and lasting impact they make to improve the lives of their members. As...

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