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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On The Go Articles
Tucson Federal Credit Union Commits $55,793 to Schools, Youth Sports, and the Arts in Third-Quarter Community Giving
TFCU's third-quarter giving reflects the credit union's continued commitment to being beyond involved, not only funding local work but strengthening relationships with the schools, teams, and organizations building opportunity across the region.
Sound Credit Union Team Assembles More Than 3,300 Meal Kits for Emergency Food Network
This year, Sound Credit Union partnered with Emergency Food Network (EFN) in Lakewood, Wash., to help provide meals for individuals and families experiencing food insecurity.
A Day Off Becomes a Day of Giving at Fibre Federal Credit Union & TLC
While employees at other financial institutions took the day off, Fibre Federal Credit Union and TLC employees used the Oct. 12 federal holiday to assemble 360 care packages for foster kids throughout the credit union’s service area in Southwest Washington and the Oregon Coast.