Arizona

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.

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.

Credit Union West Teams Up with Ballpark to Offer Discount on Spring Training Games
Members gain access to exclusive perks and major savings on tickets.

Copper State Credit Union Supports Arizona Foster Families for Over a Decade
The credit union is proud to share it has donated over $31,000 to its partners at The Foster Alliance (formerly Arizona Helping Hands) over the past year.

AEA Federal Credit Union Changes Name and Brand
AEA Federal Credit Union is changing its name to Avenir Financial.

Start Your Own Credit Union Chapter in 5 Steps
GoWest’s Lexy Strong can help you plan and create a successful chapter.

Mountain America Credit Union Awarded Over $16,000 to Outstanding Educators
The Sandy, Utah-based credit union funded unique classroom learning projects in Utah, Arizona and Idaho through the Mountain America Educator Grants program.

Pima Federal Credit Union Spread Holiday Cheer with Generous Community Giving Initiative
In the spirit of giving, the credit union distributed $26,000 through donations and prizes, displaying its commitment to enhancing the lives of those in our community.

Hughes Federal Credit Union Recognized for Serving Southern Arizona Communities
Hughes’ award-winning campaign has made a significant impact on its communities.

Share Your Story at GoWest’s 2024 Credit Union Days at the Capitol
Sharing stories about your philanthropy, the services you offer, and the many ways you serve lawmakers’ constituents can shape legislative decisions that have a lasting effect on the industry.

Arizona Global Women’s Leadership Network Surprises Restaurant Servers At Holiday Giving Breakfast
Credit union staff presented each one with a $1,000 tip.

Elevate Your Team’s Growth with GoWest Foundation Scholarships
As your credit union weighs its training budget for the year, remember the Foundation offers scholarship funding exclusively for members.

Swinging for a Cause: Rocky Mountain Chapter’s 2nd Annual Turkey Shoot Out
The 2nd Annual “Turkey Shoot Out,” a GoWest Top Golf Tournament, united 129 credit union participants from various locations within the GoWest region.

Celebrating International Credit Union Day: A Look at Our Vibrant Credit Union Communities
These dedicated individuals and groups are at the forefront of promoting the “people helping people” philosophy, and their actions are a testament to the positive impact credit unions have on their communities.

The First Arizona Credit Union Week Sets Tone for Credit Union Cooperation
Four credit unions teamed up for several days of activities that culminated with International Credit Union Day.

TruWest Credit Union Promotes Chris Kearney to President and Chief Information Officer
Kearney will assume the role of chief executive officer in October 2024.

Vantage West Credit Union Names New Vice President of Community Impact
Jon Bruflat has been with Vantage West since 2010.

GoWest Congratulates the 2023 Executive Ready Graduates
Sixteen credit union professionals complete GoWest’s executive-level leadership development program.

GoWest Congratulates the 2023 Leadership Institute, Advanced Leadership Program Graduates
Nearly 50 credit union professionals graduated from two of GoWest’s leader development programs! Get a sneak peek at what they learned this year at MAXX.

Nominations for GoWest Committee, Advisory, and Working Groups are Open
Influence the future of the Movement.

GoWest Announces 2023-2024 Board of Directors
Canvas Credit Union’s Todd Marksberry takes the reins as Chairman.