CU Designations are programs demonstrating a commitment to serving low-income and economically distressed communities. Designations are given to specialized organizations, like Credit Unions, that provide financial services in low-income communities and to people who have little to no access to financing or financial education.
CDFI Certification
Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) Certification is a designation given by the CDFI Fund to specialized organizations that provide financial services in low-income communities and to people who lack access to financing.
CDFI-designated credit unions and organizations on the path to obtaining the designation regularly connect at GoWest virtual roundtables. For more information, please contact Nayab Abbasi.
Learn MoreLow-Income Designation
Low-Income Designation is available for credit unions whose membership meets certain low-income thresholds based on data available from the U.S. Census Bureau. The GoWest Association’s Regulatory Affairs team is available to help consult credit unions on obtaining this designation. For more information, please contact John Trull.
Learn MoreJuntos Avanzamos
The Juntos Avanzamos designation, offered through Inclusiv, is available to credit unions that demonstrate a commitment to serving and empowering Hispanic consumers. For more information on obtaining this designation, please contact Carmen Vigil.
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GoWest Juntos Avanzamos Designated Credit Unions:
- Embold CU – Oregon
- Clarity CU – Idaho
- Community Choice CU – Colorado
- Express CU – Washington
- Fitzsimons CU – Colorado
- Harrison FCU – Colorado
- Idaho Central CU – Idaho
- MariSol FCU – Arizona
- NW Plus CU – Washington
- Partner Colorado CU – Colorado
- Point West CU – Oregon
- Seattle CU – Washington
- Unitus Community CU – Oregon
- Vantage West CU – Arizona
- Wauna CU – Oregon
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Washington CU Day at the Capitol
Colorado CU Day at the Capitol
Oregon Legislative Luncheon
On The Go Articles
Gesa Credit Union Supports “Backpack Buddies” Weekend Meal Program for Local High School Students
Gesa Credit Union has partnered with Lewis County Footsteps of Hope to support its “Backpack Buddies” program at Centralia High […]
Tucson Federal Credit Union Partners with Ballet Tucson to Make Dance Accessible to Underserved Students
Through its Nutcracker Prince sponsorship of Ballet Tucson’s The Nutcracker, TFCU is helping ensure Pima County children can continue to experience the arts in meaningful and educational ways.
Fibre Federal & TLC Help Address Food Insecurity in Local Communities
Fibre Federal Credit Union & TLC employees assembled 350 bags filled with snacks for local food pantries and donated $25,000 to those food panties to deepen its impact.
