Community Impact
Solarity Credit Union Employees Donate 1,255 Volunteer Hours and More Than $10,000 to Local Non-Profits in 2024
Solarity Credit Union delivered $10,965 in employee donations to Yakima Humane Society, YWCA Yakima, Yakima Valley Partners Habitat for Humanity, and United Way of Central Washington.
Credit Union West Fosters Workforce Development and Entrepreneurialism Through WestVentures
To support the need for workforce development in the Phoenix area, Credit Union West has collaborated with the Pendergast Elementary School District and the Glendale Chamber of Commerce to launch WestVentures, an entrepreneurial center focused on skill-building and career growth.
Unitus Community Credit Union Announces Partnership with The Wetlands Conservancy
Unitus Community Credit Union has a new partnership with The Wetlands Conservancy to support the preservation and care of invaluable wetlands ecosystems.
Introducing Marketing Tools To Share Credit Unions’ Positive Impacts
Credit union marketers are critically important in getting the word out to Main Street. GoWest has created an online toolkit to help them share the good news about credit unions’ positive impacts.
Fibre Federal Credit Union Empowered Communities with $240,000 in Grants
Fibre Federal Credit Union utilized a strategic partnership with Visa to distribute nearly a quarter million dollars in grants to community partners in 2024.
Cottonwood Community Federal Credit Union Donates Generously to Local Food Banks
Cottonwood Community Federal Credit Union, serving members across Idaho and Lewis counties, launched a successful donation drive to support local food banks.
Fibre Federal Credit Union Raises More Than $62,000 for Doernbecher Children’s Hospital in 2024
Fibre Federal’s Doernbecher Days in 2024 yielded $25,100 in donations and 650 plush llamas were purchased and donated back to young patients.
The Data Credit Unions Need to Celebrate Their Impact
New Economic and Community Impact Reports are ready for credit union in the GoWest region to use to advocate for priority legislation in statehouses and in Washington, D.C.
Mid Oregon Credit Union Pioneers Workforce Housing Land Acquisition Fund
Mid Oregon Credit Union is stepping up to address the critical shortage of workforce housing in Bend, Ore., by working with local partners and partnering with the GoWest Foundation to create the Workforce Housing Land Acquisition Fund.
LCCU Pays Down Student Lunch Balances, Easing Burden for Local Families
Lewis Clark Credit Union (LCCU) is stepping up to help families across the region by paying off or significantly reducing outstanding student lunch balances in local school districts.
Colorado Credit Union Reaches Over 400 Future Financial Leaders Through Bite of Reality Events
In 2024, Littleton, Colo.-based Colorado Credit Union expanded its commitment to financial education by hosting seven Bite of Reality events across three partner schools, engaging more than 400 total students.
Fibre Federal Credit Union and TLC Make the Season Bright for Foster Children
Fibre Federal Credit Union and TLC hosted Christmas Tag programs in their financial services centers to benefit children in foster programs.
Gesa Credit Union Expands Affinity Debit Card Program: Every Card Now Supports Local Organizations
All Gesa debit cards now support local causes and organizations, allowing every member to make a meaningful impact with their everyday purchases.
Join the GoWest Foundation in Helping Our Credit Union Community Impacted by the LA Fires
Credit unions and credit union associations are coming together across the nation to support those affected by the catastrophic wildfires sweeping Los Angeles County.
STCU Kicks Off 2025 with 50 FAFSA Events to Support Students and Families
STCU is kicking off the new year with an unprecedented effort to help families complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid – a critical step for anyone who may decide to obtain specialized career training or attend college at any point after high school.
Four United Way Chapters Receive Over $57,000 from OnPoint Community Credit Union and Its Employees
OnPoint Community Credit Union and its employees donated $57,424 in 2024 to four United Way chapters serving Oregon and Southwest Washington. This contribution marks OnPoint’s 18th annual employee-led fundraising campaign.
Deck the Hall(way)s: Westerra Credit Union Donates $10,000 to Denver School Foundations
An ode to the season of giving, Westerra Credit Union distributed $10,000 to educational foundations in the Denver area following the launch of its “Deck the Hallways” initiative.
Three Oregon Classrooms Get Makeovers Thanks to SELCO Community Credit Union
The three winners receive as much as $15,000 apiece to transform their learning spaces from SELCO Community Credit Union’s regional Classroom Makeover program.
LCCU Pays It Forward With $10,000 Donation
LCCU recently received $10,000 from Velera’s (PSCU’s) Credit Union Give Back Sweepstakes and chose to donate the prize to the Jackson’s Pay It Forward Foundation
Oregon & SW Washington Nonprofits Receive $3.8 Million from OnPoint Community Credit Union in 2024
OnPoint Community Credit Union donated a record-breaking $3.8 million to 331 nonprofits in Oregon and Southwest Washington in 2024. This year’s donations focused on diversity, equity and inclusion, financial education, food and shelter, environmental stewardship, and youth services.
GoWest Foundation Creates Meaningful Opportunities Throughout the Region in 2024
The GoWest Foundation is dedicated to empowering and supporting credit unions and communities across GoWest’s six-state region to ensure communities […]