Community Impact

Mid Oregon Pledges $225,000 in Support of St. Charles Health System
Mid Oregon Credit Union recently pledged $225,000 to support health care initiatives across Central Oregon with a donation to St. Charles Foundation.

Record-Breaking $2.134 Million Raised at 25th Annual Northwest Classic Golf Tournament
On July 21, credit unions, industry partners, and supporters teed off for the 25th annual Credit Unions for Kids Northwest Classic.

Tucson Federal Credit Union Partners with Local Nonprofits to Deliver Real-World Career & Financial Skills
For the second consecutive year, Junior Achievement of Arizona, Pima County Joint Technical Education District, and Tucson Federal Credit Union have teamed up to deliver hands-on career and financial literacy education to local teens through JTED’s Summer Internship Program.

Minnequa Works Credit Union Hits a High Note for the Community and Is Recognized as Top Fundraiser at United Way Event
Minnequa Works Credit Union proudly took center stage — both literally and figuratively — at this year’s “On The Hook Karaoke Fundraiser,” hosted by the United Way of Pueblo County.

Pima Federal Credit Union Raises $81,000 for the Local Nonprofits
Pima Federal Credit Union recently shared that its 12th Annual Pima Federal Golf Classic raised $81,000 to benefit local nonprofit organizations.

First Tech Federal Credit Union Sponsors New Portland Thorns Statistician Role
First Tech Federal Credit Union has shown its support for the Portland Thorns FC by creating a new, paid Performance Data Coordinator role.

Put Your ATMs to Work for Local Kids – CU4Kids Webinar on July 30
Join CU4Kids for an engaging webinar where you’ll learn how to activate ATM fundraising at your credit union.

Tucson Federal Credit Union Supports Local Youth with Back-to-School Haircuts and Supplies
Tucson Federal Credit Union is helping kids start the school year fresh and in style.

Credit Unions Power New Affordable Housing Development in Puget Sound
Five Washington credit unions partnered with the Evergreen Impact Housing Fund on the Astra housing development in Renton, Wash.

Oregon Credit Unions Propel Over $448,000 in Economic Impact, Championing Financial Prosperity at Tax Time
A collaboration led by Unitus Community Credit Union and Trailhead Credit Union, in partnership with MFS CASH Oregon, has brought profound financial relief and empowerment to Oregonians.

Paying It Forward, One Student at a Time: Westerra Credit Union Awards $42,500 In Scholarships to Local High School Graduates
Westerra Credit Union partnered with the Mapleton Education Foundation and Jefferson County Administrators’ Association to grant $42,500 in scholarships.

Azpire Builds a Bridge for Arizona’s Underbanked
Arizona Financial Credit Union has launched “Azpire,” a separate brand designed to help those who “operate outside of traditional banking systems.”

OnPoint Community Credit Union Awards $40,000 in Scholarships to Six Outstanding OSAA Seniors
OnPoint Community Credit Union and the Oregon School Activities Association announced six graduating Oregon seniors have been awarded scholarships totaling $40,000

Peninsula Credit Union Launches 100% Mortgage Program for Washington Families
Peninsula Credit Union has introduced a new home loan initiative designed to make homeownership more accessible to low- and moderate-income families in Washington.

Colorado Credit Union Partners with Boys & Girls Clubs to Bring Financial Literacy to Families
Colorado Credit Union partnered with Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Denver in June to host a free, hands-on Family Financial Education Night at the Shopneck Club in Brighton, Colo.

First Tech Federal Credit Union Launches Spotlight on Tech Initiative
First Tech Federal Credit Union announced its new “Spotlight on Tech” initiative as part of the First Tech Beyond program where each […]

Elevations Credit Union Supports Local Teachers with Initiatives and Resources
Elevations Credit Union recently launched a series of initiatives to show appreciation for local educators, supporting staff in two Colorado school districts.

Gesa Credit Union Awards More Than $145,000 in Scholarships to 43 Students Across the Pacific Northwest
Gesa has awarded more than $1.2 million in scholarships to students who have active student loans, are entering college for the first time, are continuing to pursue higher education, or are interns in the credit union’s High School Credit Union Program.

Colorado Credit Union Empowers Foster Youth Through New Financial Literacy Program
Colorado Credit Union recently launched the Fund Your Future Financial Literacy Program, a new initiative created to advance economic mobility for young adults with lived experience in the foster care system

Ent Credit Union Awards $300,000 YES Grants to Colorado Nonprofits
Ent Credit Union has awarded its 2025 Youth Endowment Services (YES) Grants totaling $300,000 to 116 standout nonprofits that are making a meaningful impact on youth across Colorado.

Twelve PNW Credit Unions Band Together for Credit Union for Kids Member Fundraising Campaign
Twelve Oregon and Southwest Washington credit unions announced they are joining forces for a collaborative Credit Unions for Kids (CU4Kids) member campaign to fundraise for Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals.