Hughes Champions

Hughes Champions reflects our commitment to strengthening the communities we serve. You'll find our employees volunteering their time, supporting local causes, and sharing financial education with people of all ages. Through hands-on involvement and meaningful partnerships, we're proud to stand alongside our community and help create lasting impact where we live and work.

If your organization or group is a 501(c)(3)* and would like to request a sponsorship or donation, please submit a request through our sponsorship request form. Preference is given to organizations or charities that:

  • Promote youth and adult financial literacy
  • Focus on STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art and math)
  • Provide business development opportunities

To ensure necessary review and processing time, requests must be received at least sixty (60) days prior to the requested support deadline.

NOTE: Hughes does not provide sponsorship or donations to individuals. Only verified organizations or groups making requests will be considered. (Special consideration will be given to first responders and military.) Submitting a request does not ensure its fulfillment. We receive far more requests for support than we are able to grant, and declining a request does not imply that the applicant organization is not valued or worthy of support.

You will need to provide your IRS determination letter confirming 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status. This is required for sponsorship consideration.

*If you are a school and do not have a 501(c)(3), please contact us.

Sponsorship Request Form

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Champions in Action

May 2026

Bens Bells
Ben's Bells Project: Hughes Champions volunteered at Ben's Bells, where they learned about Ben's Bells' history and spread kindness of their own by creating clay ornaments and beads.

Galaxy Theatre
Galaxy Theatre's Summer Fest: The Hughes team sponsored Galaxy Theatre's Summer Fest, where they had the opportunity to engage with Vail residents.

Scholarship
Roberta Reeves Memorial Scholarship: The Roberta Reeves Memorial Scholarship recipients stopped by our Wetmore Branch to be recognized for their efforts in pursuing higher education and academic excellence. Hughes is proud to support them as they take this exciting new step!

Child & Family Resources
Child & Family Resources: The Hughes team partnered with Child & Family Resources to provide real-world money management skills. The series concluded with Bite of Reality, an interactive simulation that challenged teens to navigate financial decisions.

Howell Elementary
Howell Elementary School: The Hughes team volunteered with Junior Achievement at Howell Elementary, where they spoke about what makes up a neighborhood and how local businesses support them.

Acacia Elementary

Acacia Elementary School: The Hughes team taught the 50/30/20 rule to 5th-grade classes and discussed how kids can start their savings journey.


Junior Achievement Day

Junior Achievement: For Junior Achievement Day, the Hughes team volunteered to teach 3rd graders about the components of a sustainable city by having students create their own city.


Dodge Traditional Magnet School

Dodge Traditional Magnet School: The Hughes team volunteered with Junior Achievement at Dodge Traditional Magnet School and presented their education and work backgrounds during the Career Speaker Series.


This N That

This N' That Creative Studio: The Hughes team taught financial literacy at This N' That Creative Studio near our Pantano Branch. They educated teens and parents on budgeting and the benefits of banking locally.


  • My Summer Library: In partnership with United Way, the Hughes Champions volunteered for My Summer Library. Volunteers helped kids pick out 12 free books so they can continue reading through the summer.
  • 74th Annual Meeting: The Hughes team came together for the 74th Annual Meeting, led by Board Chairman Fabian Cordova. Hughes continues to grow its assets, open accounts, and make efforts to provide members with exceptional service.
  • Compass High School: The Hughes team attended the Compass High School career fair, where the team had the opportunity to talk to the students about the different careers available at Hughes.
  • Junior Achievement: The Hughes team attended the Junior Achievement "JA Heroes" event, where volunteers were recognized for their financial education efforts.
  • NextGen Cyber Summit: The Hughes team spoke at the NextGen Cyber Summit to emphasize the importance of technological innovation, security, and smart financial decisions in the modern day.
  • Financial Faceoff: The Hughes team proudly volunteered as judges during the 20th anniversary of the Arizona Financial Faceoff. Hughes is proud to support a program that empowers the next generation through financial education efforts.
  • San Miguel High School: Hughes' San Miguel High School student intern nominated Hughes Federal Credit Union for a "Student Choice" award. We are proud to receive this recognition.
  • Tucson Festival of Books: Hughes joined in another year of encouraging literacy with the Tucson Festival of Books! Thousands of people attended in support of local authors. Thank you to our Hughes Champions for coming together to make it possible!
  • Children's Miracle Network Hospitals: Hughes Federal Credit Union teamed up with local credit unions to raise money for Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals. Hughes is proud to support organizations that improve the lives of our community members.
  • FC Tucson: Hughes sponsored FC Tucson’s Spring Classic and set up a table for two days of tournament games. Our Hughes Champions spoke with families about opening youth memberships for just $5 and the importance of saving early.
  • Youth Clinic at the Cologuard Classic: Hughes sponsored First Tee’s Youth Clinic at the Cologuard Classic. Kids were taught how to golf, while the Hughes team tied in shared skills in strategy and delayed gratification, and how they relate to banking.
  • Girl Scouts of Southern Arizona: Hughes attended the Girl Scouts of Southern Arizona’s fundraising event, Cookies & Cocktails. Hughes is happy to sponsor the event and support the Girl Scouts’ work in our local community!
  • The Morning Voice: The Hughes team went live on Bustos Media's The Morning Voice with Ed Ackerly. They reflected on their work with the University of Arizona and their financial literacy efforts across Tucson.
  • Tucson Wildlife Center: Hughes was the proud presenting sponsor of the Tucson Wildlife Center’s “Born to Be Wild” event, supporting their mission to rescue and rehabilitate Arizona’s native wildlife.
  • Youth on Their Own: Hughes attended the Spring Luncheon for Youth on Their Own, where they commemorated 4 decades of impact on Tucson's youth. Hughes is proud to partner with an organization that helps children get back on their feet and reach their educational dreams!
  • UA Gymnastics Sponsor Night: Hughes Champions were promoting Hughes’ One Low Rate®, along with our ‘We Love Women’s Sports shirts!
  • Santa Rita High School Career Day: Hughes Champions spoke with students at Santa Rita High School’s Career Day. The team brought the popular “Spin to Win” game and discussed the different careers available in banking.
  • United Way: The Hughes team attended the United Way Women United Business Breakfast. United Way fundraised and highlighted the importance of quality early childhood education.
  • UA Cycling Club: The Hughes team presented college budgeting tips for the UA Cycling Club. As a thank-you, the club officers presented Madyson with a cycling jersey featuring the Hughes logo.
  • Cruise, BBQ, and Blues Car Show: Hughes Federal Credit Union was the proud title sponsor of the Cruise, BBQ, and Blues Car Show at the Oro Valley Marketplace.
  • Wilson K-8: The Hughes team joined life beyond the books to teach a basic budgeting class to 8th-grade students at Wilson K-8.
  • Tucson Rodeo Parade: The Hughes team represented Hughes’ ongoing support of the Tucson Rodeo Parade. The team was awarded 2nd place for Most Colorful Float! Hughes is proud to sponsor this long-standing community tradition.
  • Cross Middle School: The Hughes team conducted a Financial Literacy lesson on Basic Budgeting for 7th-grade students.
  • San Miguel High School: The Hughes team set up the “Spin to Win” at San Miguel High School’s Career Day. They answered career questions and shared what a day in their life looks like working at Hughes.
  • Junior Achievement's Bowl-A-Thon: The Hughes team stepped up to raise funds for Junior Achievement’s Bowl-A-Thon. The team met their fundraising goal!
  • UA Women's Basketball: Hughes Federal Credit Union was the proud game-day sponsor of the University of Arizona Women’s Basketball Game. Hughes’s presence reinforces our commitment to and support of the local community over the past 74 years.
  • AZ Hispanic Chamber of Commerce: As an ambassador of the Southern AZ Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, Hughes attended the Governor’s State of the State Report, where Governor Katie Hobbs addressed Arizonans on key issues of economic growth and the state’s future.
  • Children's Miracle Network Hospitals: The Hughes team attended the Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals kickoff breakfast, where the champion of the year, Jayden, was presented. Hughes presented a giant check for $10,400 total amount for chocolate sales at the branches.
  • Los Niños Elementary: Hughes taught financial literacy to the students at Los Niños Elementary in partnership with Junior Achievement.
  • Hispanic Chamber Cafecito: Hughes attended the Hispanic Chamber’s cafecito, which featured guest speaker Professor Karthik Kannan, Dean of Eller College of Management.
  • YWCA Women's Leadership Conference: The Hughes team represented Hughes’ sponsorship at the YWCA Women’s Leadership Conference. Several panelists and workshops emphasized empowering women of all backgrounds in business.
  • Education Enrichment Foundation: Hughes rounded up an ambassador team to volunteer with the Education Enrichment Foundation, helping kids find their perfect pair of school shoes. Thank you to all who helped make a difference!
  • Meggitt Aerospace Wellness Fair: The Hughes team provided membership information at the Meggitt Aerospace Wellness Fair. They engaged with employees about Hughes’ One Low Rate.
  • University of Arizona KidCats: Ambassadors represented Hughes’ KidCats sponsorship at the University of Arizona’s Gymnastics competition. The team highlighted youth memberships and the KidCats Club.
  • Campus Rec: The Hughes team gathered with Campus Rec on the University of Arizona Mall to engage with students about banking locally. They highlighted our Wildcat debit cards.
  • Junior Achievement: The Hughes team taught students at Tucson International Academy through Junior Achievement. They explained startup business expenses and the basics of lending.
  • Girl Scouts: Multiple departments at Hughes joined forces at the Girl Scouts Cookie Drop event, supporting local troops during the annual cookie season.
  • Creation School: The Hughes team taught the 50/30/20 rule to students at Creation School in Vail. They ended the class by testing the kids’ knowledge with a competitive game.

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Partial Support List

88-CRIME

Academy of Cancer Wellness: Music and Memories XIV

American Heart Association

Angel Charity for Children, Inc.

Arizona Athletics

Arizona Bowl Game

Arizona Cancer Kids

Arizona KidCats Club - UA Club that Connects Kids K-8 with College

Arizona National Guard - 162nd Fighter Wing Air Guardians

Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum

Arizona Theatre Company

Ascension Lutheran Church

AZ Desert Thunder: Golf Scramble

AZ Law Enforcement Wives Club

Banner Diamond Children's Medical Center

Bear Essential News for Kids

Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church

Better Business Bureau

Blair Charity Group

CDO High School: Dorado Classic

Cell Phones for Soldiers

Children's Miracle Network Hospitals

Coaches for Charity

Credit Unions for Kids

Cub Scouts

Dancing with Our Stars

Desert Thunder Softball

Diaper Bank of Southern Arizona

Diaspora Showcase AFRICA

Directions in Nursing

Earn to Learn

Easter Seals Blake Foundation

El Rio Community Health Center

Eller College of Management, University of Arizona

Flowing Wells High School Football

Friends of the Oro Valley Public Library

Friends of the Pima County Public Library

G.I. Jubilee

Greater Oro Valley Chamber of Commerce

Greater Vail Area Chamber of Commerce

Kiwanis Club de Amigos

Knights of Columbus

Law Enforcement Golf Tournament for Special Olympics

Marana Chamber of Commerce

Marana High School

Marana High School Cheer

Marana Lady Tigers

Marana Unified School District

Mentoring Tucson’s Kids

Mountain View High School

Mountain West Credit Union Association

NAACP Tucson Branch

North South Foundation (TATA) Educational Contests

Oro Valley Chamber of Commerce

Pearls of Wisdom Foundation

Pima Council on Aging

Primavera Foundation

Project Graduation

Reveille Men’s Chorus

Rincon University Marching Band Association

Ronald McDonald House Charities of Southern Arizona

Roskruge Middle School

Rotary and Key Group

Sabino Road Baptist Church

San Miguel High School

Santa Rita Little League

ShowBiz Academy of Dance Booster Club

Soleng Tom and Marshall Schools Silent Auction

Southern Arizona Arts and Cultural Alliance (SAACA)

Southern Arizona Children’s Advocacy Center

Southern Arizona Network for Down Syndrome Buddies and Boards Corn Hole Tournament for Down Syndrome

Sporting Chance Active Afternoons Program

St. Elizabeth Ann Seaton Church Bulletin

Steele Elementary School

Student Health Advocacy Committee

Summer Institute, Educators Matter: Resources for Changing Times

Sunnyside High School Football

Sunnyside Unified School District Foundation

Supporting Students in Our Schools Summer Institute

Susan G. Komen, Race for a Cure

The Boy’s and Girl’s Club

The Military Order of the Purple Heart

The Pride of Mountain View Band Parent Association

The Salvation Army

Therapeutic Riding of Tucson (TROT)

Town of Marana

Town of Sahuarita

Toys for Tots

Tucson Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. and Deltas of Southern Arizona, Inc.

Tucson Audubon Society

Tucson Chapter of the North South Foundation (TATA)

Tucson Fire Foundation Poker Run

Tucson Girls Chorus

Tucson Hispanic Chamber of Commerce

Tucson Medical Center (TMC) For Kids

Tucson Medical Center (TMC) Foundation

Tucson Metro of Commerce

Tucson Police Foundation

Tucson Summer Pro League

Tucson Urban League

Tucson YMCA

Twin Peaks Elementary School

Twin Peaks Elementary School: Rodeo Round-up Carnival

UA Cares

UA Take Charge America Institute for Consumer Financial Education & Research

University of Arizona Alumni Association

University of Arizona Sand Volleyball 

University of Arizona Women's Gymnastics

UPS Golf Tournament

Vail Unified School District

Vamos a Tucson Mexican Baseball Fiesta

Veteran's Administration (VA) Hospital

Voyager Resort