Community Impact
Colorado Credit Union Partners with Littleton VITA to Provide Free Tax Education and Preparation to Non-Profit Program Participants
This tax season, Colorado Credit Union collaborated with Littleton VITA to provide free tax education and preparation to several of their nonprofit partners.
GoWest Foundation Grants Help With Innovative Solutions for Workforce Housing Challenges – Apply Today!
Through its Workforce Housing Grants, the GoWest Foundation provides credit unions with opportunities to launch initiatives that meet the unique needs within local communities.
ALICE Reports Reveal Growing Number of Financially Struggling Households
GoWest Foundation and Ent Credit Union are proud partners of regional United Ways for sponsorship of United for ALICE’s state reports, which highlight the financial struggles faced by ALICE (Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed) households.
Rivermark Donates $3 Million to Rebuilding Together PNW for No-Cost Repairs to Low-Income Homeowners
The Rivermark Community Fund has directed a grant of $3 million through the support of the Federal Home Loan Bank of Des Moines to Rebuilding Together PNW
Numerica Credit Union Honored By Girl Scouts With Echo Award
Numerica Credit Union was recognized as the 2025 Echo Award honoree at the Girl Scouts Sweets Before Supper event in Spokane, Wash., on March 8.
Local Change Foundation Granted Nearly $1 million to Help Coloradans Afford Mortgage Down Payments
The Local Change Foundation, formerly known as Elevations Foundation, has received a grant of nearly $1 million from the FHLBank Topeka – Affordable Housing Program to help Colorado residents achieve home ownership.
InRoads Credit Union Donates Nearly $160,000 to Schools and Community Organizations in 2024
InRoads Credit Union, in partnership with its members and employees, contributed $159,891 to 52 local, charitable organizations and schools in 2024.
Bo Nix Brings Smiles to Children in Colorado Springs as Part of Broncos’ Unique Partnership With Ent Credit Union
The “Ent-erceptions” program culminated with a special visit to Children’s Hospital Colorado, Colorado Springs by Broncos quarterback and Ent partner Bo Nix.
Tucson Federal Credit Union Supports the PACC Pet Parade Celebrating Community, Compassion, and Pet Protection
Tucson Federal Credit Union is proud to participate as a sponsor in the 4th annual Tucson Subaru Pets of Pima Parade on March 2.
$11,972 Donated to Local Food Banks by Great NorthWest Federal Credit Union
In 2024 through fundraising efforts, Great NorthWest raised $11,972 that will be equally distributed between eight local food banks.
First Tech Unveils “First Tech Beyond” Program, Partnering With Portland’s Four Professional Sports Teams to Revolutionize Fan Engagement for Members
First Tech Federal Credit Union recently announced “First Tech Beyond,”a unified program that brings together its sponsorships – including Portland Timbers, Thorns, the city’s new WNBA team and the Trail Blazers.
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.