Arizona
OneAZ Awards $30,000 to Young & Empowered Women
OneAZ Credit Union and the OneAZ Community Foundation awarded a $30,000 Legacy Grant in June to Young & Empowered Women, a trailblazing organization dedicated to inspiring and uplifting female leaders in Arizona.
Pima Federal Credit Union Raises $78,000 for the Local Community
Pima Federal Credit Union announced that its 11th Annual Pima Federal Golf Classic raised $78,000. The event, held on May 2, 2024, at the Golf Club at Dove Mountain, hosted 140 golfers and included a live raffle and silent auction.
Credit Union West Awards $10,000 in Scholarships to Arizona High School Seniors
Credit Union West announced the five Arizona high school seniors chosen to receive scholarships from the credit union’s 2024 Scholarship Program.
Credit Union West Donates More Than $9,000 to Soldier’s Best Friend
Employees at Glendale, Ariz.-based Credit Union West partnered with the CU West CARES Charitable Foundation to donate $9,489.04 to Soldier’s Best Friend, an Arizona-based nonprofit organization dedicated to pairing and training service dogs with eligible veterans at no cost to the veteran.
Pima Federal and RBAZ Bancorp, Inc. Announce Acquisition Agreement for Republic Bank of Arizona
Tucson, Ariz.-based Pima Federal Credit Union and RBAZ Bancorp, Inc., the holding company of Republic Bank of Arizona, announced on May 16 that they have entered into a definitive agreement whereby Pima will purchase substantially all of the assets and assume substantially all of the liabilities of Republic Bank in an all-cash transaction.
Vantage West Celebrates Golder Branch Grand Opening
Arizona-based Vantage West Credit Union celebrated the grand opening of its new branch located in Catalina, Ariz., on May 14.
GoWest Announces 2024-2025 Board of Directors
GoWest Association has completed its 2024 election cycle, and a slate of candidates was elected to the Board by acclamation for three-year terms beginning September 2024.
Vantage West Credit Union’s Rob Hoyle Wins 2024 Arizona CIO of the Year ORBIE® Award
Rob Hoyle, CIO for Arizona-based Vantage West Credit Union, was named the recipient of the 2024 Arizona CIO of the Year ORBIE® award in the corporate category on May 3.
Desert Financial Credit Union Random Act of Kindness Impacts Little Leaguers in a Big Way
Desert Financial Credit Union’s Random Acts of Kindness team surprised Rio Vista Little League with a load of gear after teams suffered a robbery, losing all their equipment.
OneAZ Credit Union’s Lisa Day Retires After 47 Years in the CU Movement
Lisa Day, a leader at Phoenix-based OneAZ Credit Union, retires May 3 after serving the credit union industry since 1977. What started as a career at just 17 years old turned into her life’s passion and led Lisa to positions in a multitude of credit unions, councils, and associations throughout the years.
“Arizona is Home” Mortgage Assistance Program Debuts Helping Rural Homebuyers
Robin Romano, CEO of MariSol Federal Credit Union and Board Chairman of Arizona Industrial Development Authority, spoke along with Governor Katie Hobbs and other affordable housing advocates at the “Arizona is Home” Mortgage Assistance Program press conference in Phoenix.
First Credit Union Hosts “Mad City Money” Financial Literacy Program for Teens
April is National Financial Literacy Awareness month so First Credit Union in Arizona decided it was the perfect time to host “Mad City Money,” a financial literacy program for teens.
Copper State Credit Union’s Young Professionals Program Empowers Tomorrow’s Leaders
Copper State Credit Union has announced the launch of its new initiative, the Young Professionals Committee. The program is designed to empower and uplift young professionals by promoting professional growth, leadership development, networking, and volunteer opportunities through a supportive community.
Landings Credit Union Earns Juntos Avanzamos Designation
Landings Credit Union has achieved national recognition of its’ commitment to financial inclusion by earning the prestigious Juntos Avanzamos designation.
Vantage West Credit Union Launches HUSTL, A Freelancer-Focused Digital Credit Union
Vantage West Credit Union has launched HUSTL, a new digital financial brand built for freelancers.
Black History Month Spotlight: Sharon Grieger and the AACUC West Coast Chapter
In recognition of Black History Month, we’d like to highlight the contributions of Sharon Grieger, chief risk officer at Vantage West Credit Union, and her work with the African-American Credit Union Coalition (AACUC) West Coast Chapter.
Credit Union West Employees Donate Over $5,000 to Arizona Small Dog Rescue
This donation was made possible by the EmployeesCARE Program, which is completely funded by Credit Union West employees.
Desert Financial Donates $1.15 Million to Phoenix Children’s 1 Darn Cool School
The donation will support the school’s expansion to additional Phoenix Children’s campuses.
2024 Advocacy Season Kicks off in Arizona
The group spent the afternoon in 32 meetings with policymakers on both sides of the aisle to discuss credit union priorities and the impact they have on the state’s economy.
OneAZ Credit Union Invests $142,000 in Arizona Communities Through Legacy Grants
Since 2016, the OneAZ Community Foundation has provided over $1 million in grants and funding to Arizona nonprofit organizations.