Trunk-or-Treat-2017

Beat from the Branch: Trunk or Treat at Green Valley Ranch

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Hello and happy fall from the Far North East Branch! We are super exited to invite you to the annual Green Valley Ranch Trunk-or-Treat this coming Saturday October 28, 2017.  This year’s Trunk-or-Treat will be held at the GVR Beer Garden parking lot (4995 Argonne St.).  Sponsored by the Green Valley Ranch Metropolitan District and the GVR Beer Garden, the …

Pigs Around Town

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Want a fun way to earn money for your savings account while also getting fun prizes along the way?  Then join us in our Pigs Around Town summer-long scavenger hunt! Fifteen large pig cutouts will be found at various locations throughout Green Valley Ranch and Montbello; all you need to do is take a picture with them. Here’s how it …

Our Branch is Turning One!

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Can you believe it’s been ONE YEAR since we opened our first branch in Far Northeast Denver?  Let’s all come together to celebrate the new accounts, the students reached, and the success of our partners at Z Place. Join us for a community open-house celebration that will feature live music and entertainment, complimentary refreshments and interactive fun and games for all …

Goodbye Youth Board!

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The 2012-2013 Youth Advisory Board just wrapped up their term, and what a year it was!  These 13 teens joined the board in August and participated in a wide variety of events, connected as friends, learned about banking and nonprofits, and much more. More than 35 applicants applied for the 11 open positions last fall.  After completing an application, each …

Friday Fest Fun

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Last week, Young Americans hosted “Friday Fest”, a free event open to the community to wrap up the school year and kick off summer. We held this unique event on the Evie Dennis Campus with our bank branch.  It was a hit! Smashing success SOAR Elementary School was release first, just after 1:00 p.m.  Scores of activities and concessions greeted …

Friday Fest Is Coming!

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The snow has melted.  Flowers are popping up.  We’re (hopefully) put away our winter coats for good.  And school is coming to an end for the year! To celebrate the end of the school year and kick off summer in a fun fashion, we’re hosting “Friday Fest,” a free party at our branch for the whole family. You’re invited… …to …

Where To Find Great Ideas in Northeast Denver

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Learning new things in Far Northeast Denver What do you get when you gather a group of 7 teenagers, lots of questions about money, a brand new Young Americans Bank branch, and plenty of snacks? A great brainstorming group! Meet the members of the Youth Advisory Council. This select group of students from schools in Far Northeast Denver meets monthly …

Why Are We Standing Outside for Hours in January?

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Have you seen us out in the community lately?  We’ve been all over the place, meeting with people and telling them all about our new branch coming on January 18.  For the past four weeks, we have set up tables throughout Denver to hand out piggy banks, wallets, invitations and candy, to everyone we can talk to.  We’ve been at …