Community Impact
Six Credit Unions in the GoWest Region Receive National Credit Union Foundation At-Risk Youth Financial Well-Being Grants
The National Credit Union Foundation announced 24 credit unions, including six in the GoWest region, were selected to receive funding through its At-Risk Youth Financial Well-Being Grant.
Tucson Federal Credit Union Presents Rock the Old Pueblo: Battle of the Bands, a Showcase for Tucson’s Next Generation of Musicians
With funding for band, orchestra, and choir programs having been cut across Tucson’s public schools, TFCU created Rock the Old Pueblo to help close that gap.
BECU, Gesa, Numerica, and STCU Team Up to Bring Real-World Financial Education to Spokane-Area Students
Thousands of Spokane-area high school students experienced a new approach to financial education on Sept. 22 as BECU, Gesa Credit Union, Numerica Credit Union, and STCU came together to host MoneyIRL, a first-of-its-kind event designed to turn financial lessons into real-world practice.
Giving Students a Strong Start: OnPoint Community Credit Union’s School Supply Drive Delivers Local Impact
The credit union ended the month with a final donation of of $28,437 to Schoolhouse Supplies, a local nonprofit that provides free school supplies to under-resourced students and classrooms across the Portland area.
Horizon Credit Union Volunteers Log a Powerful Day of Service Across the Northwest
Horizon Credit Union hosted its ninth annual Go. Give. Grow. community service event, closing branches at noon so employees, leaders and board members could volunteer with 22 nonprofits across four states.
Five GoWest Member Credit Unions Receive FHLBank San Francisco AHEAD Grants to Support Local Communities
AHEAD grants help financial institutions and community partners create new opportunities in low- to moderate-income communities.
OCCU Honors 70 Years of Service Through Community-Wide Giving Effort
OCCU is celebrating its 70th anniversary through 70 Days of Giving, a branch-led effort that turns a milestone birthday into a community-wide act of gratitude.
Tucson Federal Credit Union’s Q2 Giving Reaches Education, Housing Access, Workforce Readiness, Youth Programs, and Financial Education
Tucson Federal Credit Union continued its community investment work in the second quarter of 2026, committing more than $216,200 in grants, sponsorships, and programmatic support for organizations advancing education, housing access, workforce readiness, youth development, financial education, and community-based programming across Arizona.
Red Canoe Credit Union “Filled the Canoe” With $130,000 for Local Schools
The 2026 campaign produced the strongest results in the program’s history. Through Red Canoe’s generous matching commitment, a total of over $130,000 was donated in cash and supplies to schools in four counties throughout the Northwest.
WECU Awards $125,000 in Education First Grants to Four Local Organizations
Four organizations working to expand educational opportunities and create stronger communities in Washington’s Whatcom and Skagit counties will receive a combined $125,000 from WECU through its 2026 Education First Grant Program.
Backpack Brigade Receives $20,000 from Sound Credit Union’s 2026 Employee Fundraiser
The Sound Credit Union fundraiser generated $20,000 to support Backpack Brigade’s mission of providing weekend food to children experiencing food insecurity, helping ensure students have access to nutritious meals when they are away from school.
STCU Efforts Provide More Than $500,000 for Fire Response
The effort is ongoing as STCU continues to look for ways to support the community while encouraging others to do the same.
Construction Underway at Kino School Following Tucson Federal Credit Union’s $90,000 Gift
Construction is progressing on the Kino School campus expansion funded by a $90,000 gift from Tucson Federal Credit Union, with crews recently completing the foundation and framing for the school’s new music classroom.
Climb Credit Union Researches New Mortgage Solutions With GoWest Foundation Support
With support from a planning grant from the GoWest Foundation, Climb is conducting a feasibility study to evaluate potential pathways for expanding access to sustainable homeownership for borrowers who may not fit traditional mortgage standards.
Hughes Federal Credit Union Unveils $5 Million in Fox Tucson Theatre’s Expansion
Hughes Federal Credit Union recently announced a $5 million multi-year investment in the Fox Tucson Theatre Foundation, supporting a transformational expansion of the historic downtown theatre.
Horizon Credit Union Donates $5,000 to Partners INW to Support Spokane Complex Fire Relief
Horizon Credit Union has donated $5,000 to Partners INW to support relief and recovery efforts for individuals, families, and communities affected by the Spokane Complex Fires.
Working Together for Greater Impact: GoWest Awards 2026 Cooperation in Action Finalists
The Cooperation in Action award recognizes two or more credit unions, credit union communities, or professionals from separate credit unions collaborating to create a bigger impact.
Tucson Federal Credit Union Invests in Youth, Families, and Community Through RAMS Youth Football and Cheer Partnership
Tucson Federal Credit Union celebrated a new partnership with Southwest Tucson RAMS youth football and cheer program at a season kickoff pep rally, reinforcing its commitment to investing in the well-being of the Tucson community.
Changing Lives, Strengthening Communities: GoWest Awards 2026 Community Impact Finalists
The Community Impact award honors a credit union that has embraced social responsibility through lending programs, charitable giving, multicultural services, or other initiatives that improve financial well-being in the communities they serve.
Colorado Credit Union Honored With Regional Housing Champion Award from FHLBank Topeka
Colorado Credit Union received the Colorado Regional Housing Champion Award at FHLBank Topeka’s regional meeting on Aug. 10.
Idaho Credit Unions Launch New No-Down-Payment Mortgage Program for First-Time Homebuyers
A new collaborative effort to expand homeownership opportunities across East Idaho officially launched, bringing together four credit unions, the GoWest Foundation, housing and community leaders, and elected officials to celebrate the launch of East Idaho Welcome Home.