Community Impact
Gesa Credit Union Boosts Local Education with Nearly $440,000 in Donations to Schools Across the PNW
Gesa Credit Union has awarded nearly $440,000 in funds through its Affinity Debit Card program to 31 partner school districts across the Pacific Northwest.
GoWest Awards 2025: Honoring Excellence in Employee Experience
The Employee Experience award celebrates credit unions that are building strong internal cultures through intentional professional development, supportive environments, and meaningful career growth opportunities.
Balancing Budgets and Real-Life Choices: Credit Unions Use Bite of Reality Fairs to Teach Financial Literacy That Sticks
The GoWest Foundation offers Bite of Reality financial reality fairs that are engaging, app-based financial education experiences designed specifically for high school students.
SELCO Community Credit Union Is Offering $125,000 in Educator Grants and Classroom Makeovers
SELCO Community Credit Union will once again support educators with up to $125,000 through its two flagship educator programs, each designed to help teachers who too often pay out of pocket for classroom-related expenses.
Hughes Federal Credit Union Partners with Banner Health Foundation to Support Young Patients This Back-to-School Season
Hughes Federal Credit Union is partnering with Banner Children’s − Diamond Children’s Medical Center in Tucson, Ariz., to host a school supply drive supporting frequently hospitalized kids.
Cue the Applause! Meet the 2025 GoWest Award Finalists
We are proud to announce the finalists for the 2025 GoWest Awards, which honor credit unions across the region that have made significant contributions to the development and growth of the Credit Union Movement.
Fitzsimons Credit Union Values Lifelong Learning by Awarding Scholarships to Local Students
Fitzsimons Credit Union believes that education has the power to transform communities and recently shared the 2025 recipients of the Sandra B. Neves Scholarship.
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.