Desert Financial Celebrates Grand Opening of New Prescott Branch With Community Giving

Credit union will donate more than $60,000 to Prescott area nonprofits during “Week of Giving” leading up to the opening celebration

PHOENIX (Originally published October 31, 2024) – Desert Financial Credit Union will mark the grand opening of its newest branch, located at 3179 Lakeview Plaza Lane in Prescott, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Friday, November 1 at 10:30 a.m. The day’s celebration will include food trucks, a volunteer activity and multiple Random Acts of Kindness.

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 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. “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 in offering medallion 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:

• Yavapai College Foundation – $5,000 for Career and Technical Education Scholarships.
• S. Vets – $5,000 to support transitional housing.
• The Launch Pad Teen Center – $5,000 to sponsor teens’ participation in Project Launch, a weekend-long intensive workshop, along with fifty hygiene kits.
• Lincoln Elementary School – $5,000 for educational supplies.
• Friends of Prescott Library – $5,000 for iPads, applications and books to support non-verbal learners.
• Prescott Farmers Market – $7,500 to support the Feed Your Neighbors program, which increases access to affordable fresh food for those on a limited income.
• Prescott Area Shelter Services – $15,000 to support their savings match program, which assists families and women in transitioning into permanent housing.
• 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

Celebrating 85 years in Arizona, Desert Financial is the state's most trusted local credit union with over $8 billion in assets, 450,000+ 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 received $20 million in dividends via the Member Giveback Bonus. Desert Financial is the official banking partner of NAU Athletics and the NAU Alumni Association. Federally insured by NCUA. Learn more at desertfinancial.com.