Washington, D.C. :  Appalachian Community Federal Credit Union (ACFCU) has earned the 2025 America Saves Designation of Savings Excellence award, an honor explicitly reserved for financial institutions that created measurable impact and displayed exceptional achievement during the annual America Saves Week campaign. Hannah Hutchins, ACFCU marketing manager, coordinated the campaign on behalf of the credit union. 

ACFCU is one of 11 banks and 14 credit unions honored with this distinction out of more than 4600 participating organizations of America Saves Week, which took place April 7 – 11, 2025 as part of Financial Capability Month.

"We are thrilled to honor these outstanding financial institutions for their commitment to helping Americans build better saving habits," said Amy Miller, Program Manager at America Saves. "These awardees didn’t just participate—they activated real behavior change by making saving accessible, actionable, and inclusive in their communities. Their leadership is at the heart of this movement."

Now in its 18th year, America Saves Week continues to serve as a catalyst for individuals, families, and organizations across the country to take action toward their financial well-being. This year’s campaign reached more than 28.5 million individuals, inspired $155 million in reported savings, and brought together 5,046 participating organizations, making it the most impactful America Saves Week to date.

2025 America Saves Designation of Savings Excellence Recipients:

Banks:

• WesBanco Bank
• Bank of America
• First Commonwealth Bank
• TDCI Securities Division
• Simmons Bank
• Cadence Bank
• Jackson Sams Wealth Strategies
• WaterStone Bank
• ESSA Bank & Trust
• The Dime Bank
• Mechanics Bank

Credit Unions:

• Appalachian Community Federal Credit Union
• CGR Credit Union
• BayPort Credit Union
• Unitus Community Credit Union
• Family Savings Credit Union
• Oregon State Credit Union
• Affinity Federal Credit Union
• Rave Financial CU
• Eaton Family Credit Union
• TruWest Credit Union
• Zeal Credit Union
• Nashville Post Office Credit Union
• Central One FCU
• USAlliance Financial

America Saves Week is an annual event coordinated by America Saves.

About America Saves

America Saves is a campaign managed by the nonprofit Consumer Federation of America. Through its national initiatives, including America Saves Week, it encourages individuals to build financial stability and confidence by developing savings habits and setting savings goals. Learn more at americasaves.org.

About Appalachian Community Federal Credit Union
Originally formed by the employees of Mead Paper Mill (Domtar) in Kingsport, Tenn., in 1932, Appalachian Community Federal Credit Union serves any persons who live, work, worship or attend school in Carter, Hawkins, Sullivan, Unicoi or Washington Counties, Tennessee, the city of Bristol, TN/VA, the city of Norton, VA, Wise, Scott and Washington Counties, Virginia, Jackson, Clinton, McCreary, and Wayne Counties, Kentucky, as well as other designated entities. 

Headquartered in downtown Kingsport, Tenn., ACFCU is a full-service not-for-profit financial cooperative with each member’s deposits insured up to $250,000 by the NCUA.  Branch locations include Johnson City, Church Hill, Rogersville, and Kingsport, Tenn., and Norton, Va.  Follow ACFCU on Facebook at www.facebook.com/myACFCU, Instagram at www.instagram/myACFCU, TikTok at www.tiktok.com/@myACFCU or X at www.twitter.com/myACFCU.  For more information, visit www.myACFCU.org.