AmeriCU Credit Union Celebrates Youth Month with Savings Incentives and Fun Activities

ROME, NY – APRIL 1, 2026: In celebration of National Credit Union Youth Month, AmeriCU is helping young savers build strong financial habits through fun incentives for families and the community. Throughout Youth Month, AmeriCU will offer free, kid-friendly giveaways at all Financial Centers while supplies last, along with information on other activities and ways to participate. During Youth Month, participants can take part in the following activities:

Youth Month Savings Challenge

Parents or guardians can enroll in the Youth Month Savings Challenge by selecting one of three baseball‑themed savings goals through an online form, which also includes the option to enter for a chance to throw out the first pitch at a Syracuse Mets game.

• First Base: Save $50 and deposit into a youth account for a chance to win a Kids Amazon Fire Tablet

• Second Base: Save $100 and deposit into a youth account for a chance to win a Turtlebox Ranger Portable Waterproof Bluetooth Speaker

• Third Base: Save $200 and deposit into a youth account for a chance to win a MacBook Neo

Grand Slam Giveaway

For any deposit made into a new or existing Youth Savings Account, the parent or guardian on the youth account will automatically be entered for a chance to win 1 of 10 Grand Slam Giveaways, which includes:

• 1 Stainless Steel Baseball-Themed Tumbler

• 1 Outdoor Camp Chair with Cup Holders, Bottle Opener and Carrying Bag

• 1 Dual-Compartment Tote Cooler

• 1 Extra-Large Roll-Up Fleece Blanket

• 4 Stewart’s Shops Ice Cream Gift Certificates

No purchase necessary, to learn more visit www.AmeriCU.org/youthmonth or stop by any AmeriCU Financial Center.

About AmeriCU Credit Union

As a credit union, AmeriCU is a not-for-profit financial institution owned by our members. Serving 24 counties in New York and beyond, AmeriCU provides you with all the products and services you need – often with low or no fees, and better rates. AmeriCU has grown to serve more than 200,000 members, 25 financial centers, and $3 billion in assets, while remaining dedicated to building meaningful connections with members and supporting the various local communities it serves. AmeriCU is headquartered in Rome, New York, and is among the State’s largest, full-service financial cooperatives. For more information, visit www.AmeriCU.org. Equal Housing Lender – Federally Insured by NCUA – Membership Eligibility Required.