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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Colorado CU Day at the Capitol
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On The Go Articles
Gesa Credit Union Team Spends 2,177 Hours Volunteering During Annual Day of Service
On Indigenous Peoples’ Day, Oct. 13, Gesa closed the majority of its branches so that more than 490 team members could step out of the office and into their local communities.
Sound Credit Union’s Annual Employee Fundraiser Supports Safe & Affordable Housing
Sound Credit Union recently hosted its annual employee charity fundraiser benefitting Homes First, a local nonprofit that works to create and maintain safe, healthy, and affordable homes for people in Washington's Thurston County.
TAPCO Credit Union Supports New Tacoma Community College EMS Lab
TAPCO Credit Union recently donated $75,000 to Tacoma Community College in support of its newly constructed Emergency Medical Services Lab.