Show Your Community Support!
ACU Community Spirit Card Program
Support What Matters Most – Every Swipe Makes a Difference
Ashland Credit Union is proud to expand its exclusive debit card initiative, now rebranded as the Community Spirit Card Program. What began as a way to support local schools has now grown into a broader opportunity to strengthen our entire region—one purchase at a time.
Through this unique program, ACU partners with both schools and community organizations to raise funds for meaningful local projects that directly benefit the people of our community.
Here’s how it works:
- Each time a participating cardholder uses their Community Spirit debit card to make a credit (signature-based) transaction, ACU earns a small interchange fee from the merchant.
- From that, $0.10 per eligible transaction is designated to the cardholder’s selected school or community organization.
- After a set period (typically one year), ACU presents a check to each participating partner for the total amount raised by their supporters.
This program gives our members a simple and impactful way to give back—just by using their debit card. Whether you're passionate about education, community development, or other local initiatives, the Community Spirit Card makes it easy to contribute every day.
Together, we’re not just spending—we’re supporting the future of our community.
United Way of Northeast Kentucky
The United Way of Northeast Kentucky continues to serve as a cornerstone for positive change throughout our region, supporting families, strengthening communities, and empowering individuals to thrive. One of the ways your support helps is by funding programs that meet critical needs in our area.
Money raised for United Way of Northeast Kentucky goes directly toward supporting local efforts focused on education, financial stability, and health—ensuring individuals and families have the tools and resources they need to succeed.
Your involvement will make a real and lasting difference in the lives of people across Northeast Kentucky.
Welcome Tomcat Supporters!
Ashland Schools continue to produce generations of successful students who go on to help shape our local community, and the current group is no different. One of the ways your school helps is with the Tomcat Technology fund.
The Tomcat Technology Fund helps purchase high school technology items to better prepare their students with the tools they need to be successful as they enter college or the workforce. Your participation in the Tomcat Debit Card program will help to increase the capacity of this program.
Your participation in this program will directly impact students of Ashland Paul Blazer High School.
Welcome Lions Supporters!
Boyd County Schools continue to produce generations of successful students who go on to help shape our local community, and the current group is no different. Today’s students are blessed with technology aiding just about every aspect of their lives. However, the technology needed to maximize the educational capacity of our youth comes at a price. Computer labs, smart boards, tablets, and laptops are just a few of the technologies used to educate young people in our schools.
The Boyd County Technology Fund provides funding to purchase the devices, hardware, and software necessary to keep Boyd County students learning at the highest level. Your participation in the Lion Debit Card program will help to increase the capacity of this program and ensure that your students remain in position to succeed both inside and outside the classroom.
Your participation in this program will directly impact students of all ages throughout your school system.
Welcome Eagles Supporters!
Fairview Schools produce over 100 graduates each year. Many of these students go on to college, enroll at vocational schools, or join our local workforce. The new Senior Assistance Program is designed to give these promising young adults the tools they need to finish their Fairview experience on a high note as they begin the next chapter of their lives.
Funds collected for this program are used to cover common senior expenses for students in need. Expenses often include things like caps and gowns, transportation for college testing, or senior trip expenses. Your participation in this program will directly impact these young adults.
Welcome Irish Supporters!
Holy Family School continues to produce generations of successful students who go on to help shape our local community, and the current group is no different. To provide a top-notch private education, it takes a lot of dedicated individuals, a hard-working staff, and also a lot of money!
The cost of education is high. It currently takes around $5,600 to educate one child for one school year! Holy Family is able to cover these costs through the parish, fundraisers, and other donations, and tuition must cover the rest. The more that is raised from the other sources, the less burden that is placed on the families of the students. A Holy Family debit card is just one way you can contribute towards tuition, while not having to dip into your own pocketbook.
Your participation in this program will directly impact students of all ages throughout the school.
Welcome Rams Supporters!
Raceland-Worthington Schools continue to produce generations of successful students who go on to help shape our local community, and the current group is no different. One of the ways your school helps reward students inside and outside the classroom is by sponsoring trips, parties, luncheons, and academic awards.
The Academic Incentives Fund provides the necessary funds needed to hold these activities and ensure that the students are recognized for their hard work and dedication to their educational endeavors. Your participation in the Ram Debit Card program will help to increase the capacity of this program and ensure that academic performance is continually rewarded.
Your participation in this program will directly impact students of all ages throughout your school system.
Welcome Royals Supporters!
Rose Hill Christian School continues to produce generations of successful students who go on to help shape our local community, and the current group is no different. One of the ways your school helps is with the Academic Program Fund.
The Academic Program Fund helps support Rose Hill Christian School’s mission and ministry of providing Christian education to students now and future generations. Your participation in the Royals Debit Card program will help to increase the capacity of this program.
Your participation in this program will directly impact students of Rose Hill Christian School.
Welcome Russell Supporters!
Russell Independent Schools continue to produce generations of successful students who go on to help shape our local community, and the current group is no different. Today’s students are blessed with technology aiding just about every aspect of their lives. However, the technology needed to maximize the educational capacity of our youth comes at a price. Computer labs, smart boards, tablets, and laptops are just a few of the technologies used to educate young people in our schools.
The Russell Independent School Technology Fund provides funding to purchase the devices, hardware, and software necessary to keep Russell Independent students learning at the highest level. Your participation in the Red Devil Debit Card program will help to increase the capacity of this program and ensure that your students remain in position to succeed both inside and outside the classroom.
Your participation in this program will directly impact students of all ages throughout the Russell Independent School system.
Welcome East Ridge Supporters!
East Ridge Schools continue to produce generations of successful students who go on to help shape our local community, and the current group is no different. One of the ways your school helps is with the ERHS “Raptors Closet” fund.
The ERHS “Raptors Closet” fund helps purchase classroom necessities that are not covered in the educational budget. These funds help purchase items for the class that would otherwise become out-of-pocket costs for teachers and school staff. Your participation in the Raptors Debit Card program will help to increase the capacity of this program.
Your participation in this program will directly impact students of all ages throughout your school system.
Welcome Wolfpack Supporters!
Park Schools continue to produce generations of successful students who go on to help shape our local community, and the current group is no different. One of the ways your school helps is with the PHS “Individual Character Counts” program.
The “Individual Character Counts” program helps promote integrity, commitment, and compassion at Park High School. Your participation in the Wolfpack Debit Card program will help to increase the capacity of this program.
Your participation in this program will directly impact students of Park High School.
Sign Up Today!
New Members - Sign up online or at your local ACU branch.
Existing Members - Stop by our office today to enroll your checking account and get your new card. There is no cost to participate and your purchases will start crediting towards the designated fund starting with your first purchase on the new card.