Arizona State Credit Union Helps Fight ID Theft in 4th Annual Shred-a-Thon

Credit Union offers $150 to those who open qualifying checking account during green community events

PHOENIX--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Arizona State Credit Union encourages community members to get rid of old, sensitive documents by shredding and recycling them at one of the Credit Union’s eight Shred-a-Thon events.

“Such an impressive turnout suggests there is a large need for this service. As a local financial cooperative, we are more than happy to provide this added value for the communities we continue to serve.”

Members and nonmembers can also receive $150 when they open a qualifying checking account.

Events will occur throughout the Credit Union’s Northern Arizona branches with Prescott Valley kicking off the series on March 26. This is free to all members of the community and helps raise awareness about the importance of shredding personal documents to protect against identity theft.

This is the fourth consecutive year Arizona State Credit Union has hosted shred events. As part of a sustainable model, this green initiative is just one of many outreach programs that give back to members and Arizona communities.

“Last year’s Shred-a-Thon proved to be successful with more than 47,000 pounds of paper recycled during the eight events,” said David E. Doss, President/CEO of Arizona State Credit Union. “Such an impressive turnout suggests there is a large need for this service. As a local financial cooperative, we are more than happy to provide this added value for the communities we continue to serve.”

Important documents to bring to the Shred-a-Thons include bank statements, tax returns, medical bills, credit card statements and other personal documents.

Shred-a-Thons will be hosted at eight of the Northern Arizona State Credit Union branches from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. They are open to all members of the community, with a limit of five boxes per person. Below is a complete list of branches and dates:

- Prescott Valley	Tuesday, March 26
- Chino Valley	Tuesday, April 9
- Prescott Gurley Street	Tuesday, May 7
- Flagstaff Beaver Street	Tuesday, June 11
- Flagstaff Highway 89	Tuesday, July 9
- Payson	Tuesday, August 6
- Prescott Gail Gardner Way	Tuesday, September 10
- Cottonwood	Tuesday, October 8

About Arizona State Credit Union

Arizona State Credit Union is a $1.4 billion full-service, not-for-profit local financial cooperative with a statewide branch network serving the people of Arizona. More than 125,000 Arizonans turn to Arizona State Credit Union for the organization’s commitment to meeting members' needs with enhanced services and community outreach programs. Arizona State Credit Union has grown dramatically since its founding in 1951, providing a full line of financial products and services at 21 locations across the state. More than 60 years of excellence and outstanding customer service have helped the Credit Union become a seven-time winner of Arizona Business Magazine’s Ranking Arizona and a five-time recipient of the Peter Barron Stark & Associates Award for Workplace Excellence™. Arizona State Credit Union is headquartered in Phoenix and welcomes membership from businesses and individuals throughout the state. Reach us at 800.671.1098 or visit us at www.azstcu.org.