Numerica Credit Union’s New Partnership Supports Local Veterans and Military Programs

Posted by Alyse Knudsen on September 17, 2025

(L-R) Cathrene Nichols, Spokane County Regional Veterans Services Director; Mark Miles, Spokane Chiefs President; Stephanie Curran, SPFD CEO; Carla Cicero, Numerica President and CEO

Numerica Credit Union and the Spokane Public Facilities District (SPFD) have partnered to support local veterans, active-duty military, and their families.

Their 10-year partnership includes the establishment of the Numerica Heroes Fund, a $1 million pledge by Numerica over the next decade to support military programs. Veteran-serving agencies, including Spokane County Regional Veteran Services and the Spokane County Veterans Advisory Board, will help guide the allocation of funds to local areas of greatest need, which can range from housing and wellness to employment and family support.

Numerica’s commitment aligns with their philanthropic focus on addressing childhood poverty and building brighter futures. “The Numerica Heroes Fund is an extension of our Numerica CARES for Kids promise to end youth poverty by helping families thrive financially, removing barriers, and strengthening our community,” said Carla Cicero, Numerica’s President and CEO. “When our veterans and service members are supported, their children and households become stronger.”

“Funding commitments like this are critical to the well-being of veteran and military families in our community,” said Cat Nichols, Spokane County Regional Veterans Services director. “The Numerica Veterans Arena not only honors those who have served but also provides meaningful resources that address challenges like homelessness, suicide prevention, and long-term stability for military families.”

“This partnership is a powerful reflection of what can happen when community-focused organizations come together with a shared purpose,” shared Stephanie Curran, CEO of the SPFD.

The partnership also includes the renaming of Spokane Veterans Memorial Arena to Numerica Veterans Arena — a name that honors past, present, and future veterans. The new name comes at a meaningful time as SPFD celebrates the 30th anniversary of the arena this year.

Since opening its doors, the arena has been a dedicated supporter of local veterans. The campus features multiple memorials that honor the service and sacrifice of those who’ve protected our freedoms, and in partnership with Vet Tix, the SPFD has donated more than 12,000 event tickets to service members and veterans.

The new partnership builds on Numerica’s existing support of the arena with the Spokane Chiefs Hockey Club, which began in 2016.

“This expanded partnership reflects a strengthened commitment to supporting veterans across the Inland Northwest,” said Andy Billig, CEO of Brett Sports and the Spokane Chiefs. “We’re proud to collaborate in giving back to veterans and active-duty military families. Numerica’s values and community focus make them an ideal partner for the Numerica Veterans Arena, the Chiefs, and the region we proudly serve.”

The community will have its first opportunity to celebrate at the Spokane Chiefs Heroes Game on Friday, Nov. 7. Numerica and the Spokane Chiefs will provide free tickets to local veterans and active-duty military families, who will also enjoy a hosted pre-game celebration, on-ice recognition, and an evening of hockey entertainment. Tickets will be distributed directly through Fairchild Air Force Base and Spokane County Regional Veteran Services.

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